Therefore it is difficult to determine if the landfill is causing groundwater contamination. LIST 1 contains those landfills that are not currently suspected of contaminating ground water and are employing operational and engineering practices that are protective of the ground water. This list should be used as follows when procuring contracts for the disposal of garbage and other solid wastes. If the documents do not list this information, require that the vendor supply this information prior to awarding the contract. Be sure to compare the landfill name and license number to the landfill name and license number that appears on the list .
Many landfills have similar names or the same name.
If the landfill appears on LIST 1, it meets the criteria that currently appear to reduce the State's future liability for environmental cleanups. These landfills can be used for management of solid waste. If the landfill does not appear on LIST 1, ask the vendor to prepare a cost estimate to use a landfill that appears on this list. The costs should be compared and if it is economically feasible to use a landfill on LIST 1, it should be used for the contract. If you would like to be certain that the information on the list is current or have additional questions about any landfill operating in the State, contact your DNR regional office.