Waste
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Litter Cleanup
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Litter attracts litter! Make a difference in our community and forest by joining DNR staff and the Friends of Havenwoods in a mid-summer litter cleanup effort.
- News
DNR Publishes Wisconsin Food Waste Evaluation
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a Wisconsin Food Waste Evaluation report that provides key details about Wisconsin’s existing food waste generation and management.
- Hearing/Meeting
Waste And Materials Management Study Group Meeting
Quarterly meeting of the Waste and Materials Management Study Group.
- News
DNR Completes Statewide Cleanup Efforts At Former 5R Facilities Associated With 2021 Wisconsin Act 234
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today the completion of statewide cleanup efforts in Price, Rusk and Washington counties associated with 2021 Wisconsin Act 234 and the multi-year federal fraud case involving former Wisconsin-based electronics recycler 5R Processors and related firms.
- Hearing/Meeting
2025 Solid Waste Interested Parties (SWIP) Meeting
Meeting topics will include Waste and Materials Management Program general updates, rule writing updates, financial updates, recycling data reporting and a presentation from EPA's Landfill Methane Operations Program on the tools and resources they…
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Reducing Commercial and Community Food Waste
Reducing food waste can offer lower disposal costs, improved efficiency and enhanced brand image. For farmers, businesses and institutions, the financial incentive to reduce food waste may also include tax incentives for donating wholesome, unsold…
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Understanding Sustainable Management of Food
The DNR's 2020-2021 Statewide Waste Characterization Study found that wasted food and food scraps made up 20% of trash going to Wisconsin landfills — the largest single category. This amounts to an estimated 854,000 tons annually, or 294 pounds per…
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Sustainable Management of Organics
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) 2020-2021 Statewide Waste Characterization Study found that organics such as wasted food, food scraps and yard waste make up about 30% of the waste stream going to landfills in Wisconsin. Organic…
- Hearing/Meeting
Waste And Materials Management Study Group
The group will discuss Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) process efficiency ideas, organics management updates and rulemaking updates.
- News
DNR Encourages Residents To Reduce Food Waste
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages residents to celebrate Food Waste Prevention Week, April 7-13, by using simple tips to keep food waste out of Wisconsin landfills while saving money.