Landfill Expansion Also Protects Natural Habitat

Delavan, Wis. - What began as an 80-acre landfill expansion has resulted in a plan to preserve and restore a biologically diverse ecosystem and to protect endangered species and wetlands. In 1988, the 593-acre Mallard Ridge Recycling and Disposal facility, Delavan, Wis., faced imminent closure. In conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the landfill's new owner, Waste Management Inc. (WMI), Oak Brook, Ill., and Rust International Inc. began permitting an 80-acre expansion. The resulting 10-year natural resources management plan focuses on the entire facility and includes efforts to restore areas damaged by soil stockpiling, crop farming ...

To continue reading this article, please register or login – it’s quick and free…

Member Login

Enter your email address below, and we'll email your password.

Are cookies enabled in your browser?

This site uses cookies and session data to keep track of your name and preferences while you're logged in. You cannot login without enabling cookies.

One Step Registration

Fill out the form below for instant access to the page you’ve requested.

Website members also receive access to our entire archive and may apply for a complimentary subscription to our print magazine.

All fields are required Personal Info
  Required Must be a valid email
  Required Passwords must match
  Required
  Required
  Required
  Required
  Required
  Required
  Required

Waste Age Magazine


Submit the form for instant access to the page you've requested.

March Web Poll


Check for final results in a future issue of Waste Age.


Waste Industry Marketplace

Find suppliers for the products and services you need in the Waste Industry Marketplace!

Read the latest digital edition of Waste Age

Newsletters

Waste Age Wire

Waste Age Green

The Circular File

Waste Age Online Show Daily

Subscribe to Our Newsletters