This system is utilized by several counties in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The system accepts residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional wastes. The disposal system processes solid waste into refuse derived fuel which is then utilized in generating electricity. La Crosse County provides these services to manage the environmental liability for disposal of these wastes for the protection of La Crosse County. In addition, La Crosse County provides these services to keep transportation distances and costs low, as well as to provide strong private sector competition by having fairly priced services.
Some wastes have additional restrictions for proper disposal.
Construction and Demolition Waste Disposal La Crosse County offers a construction and demolition landfill at a price far below the regular sanitary landfill rate. Material that may go into the sight are items such as roofing, wood, and ruble. Items that cannot go to the site include things like furniture covered with material, garbage, and liter. In addition, La Crosse County offers clean wood processing for pallets, crates, and tree trunks at far below the construction and demolition landfill rate. Biological Treatment of Petroleum Impacted Soils La Crosse County uses microbes in a prepared environment to treat petroleum impacted soils in a location that is part of the active landfill.