SCS Blog

April 11, 2017

Alliant Energy Takes a Holistic Approach to Sustainablity

Alliant Energy wanted to consolidate coal combustion residuals waste at its Ottumwa Midland Landfill in Ottumwa, Iowa, but the site was quickly running out of capacity. To create a sustainable, … Continue reading Alliant Energy Takes a Holistic Approach to Sustainablity

April 10, 2017

It’s April. Do you know where your storm water is going?

...knowing that your storm water controls are working and water is going where you intend it to go should be part of your spring inspection routine. Don’t want to waste money managing clean storm water with your leachate management system, or put your facility at risk by allowing ...

April 5, 2017

Get to Know the WDNR’s Waste and Materials Management Study Group

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) initiated a Waste and Materials Management (WMM) Study Group to provide constructive feedback on policy and technical issues. There are also five subgroups … Continue reading Get to Know the WDNR’s Waste and Materials Management Study Group

April 4, 2017

Transform property with a past into a center of economic prosperity using three well established reimbursement programs

The Dry Cleaner Environmental Response Fund (DERF) provides financial protection for Wisconsin dry cleaner owners if contamination occurred from their operations. The program began in 1997 and is funded by fees on dry-cleaning receipts and the solvents used in the dry-cleaning process.

April 3, 2017

Purchasing Options For Solid Waste Fleet Replacement

There is no single best approach to financing fleet replacement costs. With the financial challenges facing local governments today in providing cost-effective and timely solid waste management services, evaluation of these various approaches should be made focusing … Continue reading Purchasing Options For Solid Waste Fleet Replacement