Waste and Materials Management Study Group
The Waste and Materials Management (WMM) Study Group is a stakeholder working group formed in 2016 by the DNR's Waste and Materials Management Program. The group serves as a forum for the program to receive input from, and provide information to, stakeholder organizations. The study group provides the Waste and Materials Management Program with constructive feedback on policy and technical issues and works collaboratively with DNR staff to find workable solutions.
The study group identifies issues and topics of interest that can be addressed by ad hoc subgroups. Subgroup members are expected to research and develop recommendations on the selected topics for presentation to the full group.
The study group meets quarterly or semi-annually, with additional subgroup meetings scheduled as needed. Meetings are open to the public.
Study Group and subgroup members and meetings
Study Group
Study group members
Waste and Materials Management Study Group members are appointed by the DNR secretary.
- Alan Albee, Eagle Waste and Recycling,
- Tim Curry, Advanced Disposal,
- Chad Doverspike, Brown County (representing Solid Waste Association of North America, Wisconsin Badger Chapter),
- Meleesa Johnson, Marathon County,
- Tom Karwoski, SCS Engineers,
- Lynn Morgan, Waste Management,
- Amber Meyer Smith, Clean Wisconsin,
- Bart Sexton, Sand Creek Consultants,
- Karin Sieg, Recycling Connections (representing Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin), and
- John Welch, Dane County (representing Wisconsin Counties Solid Waste Management Association)
Meetings
Note: all documents referenced in notes are not clickable within the documents, but are available through the links below.
Date & Time | Location | Information |
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Dec. 3, 2020 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Skype meeting only. Contact Kate Strom Hiorns for details. |
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Oct. 1, 2020 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Skype meeting only. Contact Kate Strom Hiorns for details. |
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August 6, 2020 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Skype meeting only. Contact Kate Strom Hiorns for details. |
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June 5, 2020 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Skype meeting only. Contact Kate Strom Hiorns for details. |
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April 9, 2020 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Skype meeting only. Contact Kate Strom Hiorns for details. |
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Feb. 6, 2020 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Wisconsin Rural Water Association, 350 Water Way, Plover, WI |
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Dec. 6, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Appleton Public Library |
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Oct. 4, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
DNR Fitchburg Service Center |
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August 2, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
DNR Fitchburg Service Center |
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June 7, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Main Portage County Library |
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April 5, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Appleton Public Library |
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Dec. 7, 2018 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
DNR Central Office | |
Oct. 2, 2018 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Marathon County Public Library | |
August 10, 2018 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
DNR Fitchburg Service Center | |
June 27, 2018 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Main Portage County Library | |
April 13, 2018 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
DNR Fitchburg Service Center | |
Oct. 10, 2017 1-4 p.m. |
Main Portage County Library | |
Aug. 16, 2017 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
DNR Fitchburg Service Center | |
June 6, 2017 1-4 p.m. |
DNR Fitchburg Service Center | |
April 6, 2017 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center | |
Feb. 16, 2017 1-4 p.m. |
DNR Fitchburg Service Center | |
Dec. 7, 2016 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
DNR Fitchburg Service Center | |
Oct. 26, 2016 1-4 p.m. |
Portage County Courthouse Annex | |
Aug. 9, 2016 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
DNR Fitchburg Service Center |
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June 23, 2016 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
DNR Fitchburg Service Center | |
April 14, 2016 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Portage County Library | |
Feb. 15, 2016 1-3 p.m. |
DNR Fitchburg Service Center |
Alternative landfill caps
Alternative landfill caps subgroup
This subgroup is evaluating alternative landfill capping methods, taking into account the organic stability rule as well as current federal and state regulations.
Subgroup members
*Subgroup member is also a WMM Study Group member
- Christopher Bareither, Colorado State University,
- Craig Benson, University of Virginia,
- Kenny Bergschultz, Weaver Consultants,
- Tim Curry*, Advanced Disposal,
- Chad Doverspike*, Brown County,
- Valerie Joosten, DNR,
- Betsy Powers, SCS Engineers,
- Marty Sturzel, Foth Infrastructure and Environmental, and
- John Welch*, Dane County
Meetings
Date & Time | Location |
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May 31, 2017 3-4 p.m. |
Conference call |
April 3, 2017 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Conference call |
Jan. 30, 2017 3 p.m. |
Conference call |
Dec. 5, 2016 1 p.m. |
Conference call |
Oct. 5, 2016 1 p.m. |
Conference call |
Construction and demolition subgroup
This subgroup is working on accelerating and expanding diversion of C&D material by removing barriers, creating incentives and expanding awareness in six key areas: recycling ordinances/requirements, variation in DNR permitting, wood markets, alternative uses for C&D fines, C&D landfills and education and promotion.
Subgroup members
*Subgroup member is also a WMM Study Group member
- Alan Albee*, Eagle Waste and Recycling,
- Brad Dormady, Landfill Reduction & Recycling,
- Joe Etten, Up-Cycle,
- Dan Hartsig, Waste Cap Resource Solutions,
- Valerie Joosten, DNR,
- Brian Kent, SEH,
- Erik Lietz, Oak Ridge Engineering, Inc.,
- Lynn Morgan*, Waste Management,
- Ken Ness, Express Disposal,
- John Pena, Waste Management,
- Jennifer Semrau, DNR,
- Bart Sexton*, Sand Creek Consulting,
- Korinne Haeffel, usgbc, and
- John Welch*, Dane County
Meetings
Date & Time | Location |
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Nov. 12, 2018 1 p.m. |
Conference call - diversion focus. Email Jennifer Semrau for call-in info |
Aug. 29, 2018 9 a.m. |
Conference call - diversion focus |
June 26, 2018 9 a.m. |
Conference call - diversion focus |
April 12, 2018 12 p.m. |
Conference call - diversion focus |
April 6, 2018 9 a.m. |
Conference call - landfill focus |
March 20, 2018 12 p.m. |
Conference call - landfill focus |
Feb. 15, 2018 9 a.m. |
Conference call - diversion focus |
Jan. 16, 2018 12:30 p.m. |
Conference call - landfill focus |
Dec. 11, 2017 12 p.m. |
Conference call; Presentation - Approving Alternate Boiler Fuels in Air Permits [PDF] |
Oct. 31, 2017 9 a.m. |
Conference call |
Oct. 4, 2017 10 a.m. |
Schmeeckle Reserve, Stevens Point |
July 28, 2017 10 a.m. |
Conference call |
June 5, 2017 2 p.m. |
Conference call |
Feb. 10, 2017 1 p.m. |
Conference call |
Dec. 5, 2016 1 p.m. |
Conference call |
Sept. 29, 2016 1 p.m. |
Dane County Landfill |
Groundwater monitoring
Reducing or terminating groundwater monitoring at closed landfills subgroup
This subgroup is exploring the potential for discontinuation of monitoring at closed landfills that exhibit stable or decreasing contaminant concentrations.
Subgroup members
*Subgroup member is also a WMM Study Group member:
- Larry Buechel, Waste Management,
- Tim Curry*, Advanced Disposal,
- Adam Hogan, DNR,
- Tom Karwoski*, SCS Engineers - subgroup chair,
- Erik Lietz, Oak Ridge Engineering, Inc.,
- Joe Lourgian, DNR, and
- Frank Perugini, Environmental Sampling Corporation
Meetings
Date & Time | Location |
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Jan. 13, 2017 1-4 p.m. |
Raptor Room, DNR Fitchburg Service Center |
Sept. 23, 2016 1 p.m. |
DNR Fitchburg Service Center |
Recovery & diversion subgroup
The subgroup will evaluate the modern landscape of waste recovery and diversion as compared to the original intent of recycling laws and landfill bans. Focus areas include:
- standard definitions for the various terms associated with recycling, waste reduction, diversion and beneficial use;
- effectiveness, challenges and opportunities of diversion of additional materials from landfills;
- contaminants/problematic items in the recycling stream and how to address the issue;
- funding mechanisms and processes; and
- 21st century framework for evaluating success of waste recovery and diversion programs.
Subgroup members
*Subgroup member is also a WMM Study Group member
- Chris Blan, Brown County,
- Amanda Haffele, Portage County,
- Megen Hines, Dunn County,
- Meleesa Johnson*, Marathon County,
- Amber Meyer Smith*, Clean Wisconsin,
- Lynn Morgan*, Waste Management,
- Jennifer Semrau, DNR, and
- Karin Sieg*, Recycling Connections Corp/Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin
Meetings
Date & Time | Location |
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Jan. 28, 2021 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
Zoom/conference call. Contact Jennifer Semrau (608-267-7550) for Zoom/call-in information. |
Dec. 2, 2020 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Zoom/conference call. |
Sept. 18, 2020 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Zoom/conference call. |
March 12, 2020 1 - 2:30 p.m. |
Portage County Public Library |
Jan. 17, 2020 1 - 2:30 p.m. |
Portage County Public Library |
Nov. 14, 2019 9 - 10 a.m. |
Conference call |
Oct. 9, 2019 1 - 2:30 p.m. |
Portage County Public Library |