Postville Community Visit - October 7, 2024


Challenges Opportunities
  • Limited recycling infrastructure
  • Landfill capacity
  • New landfill siting issues
  • Environmental concerns
  • Lack of supervision at landfill (improper waste disposal of used oil observed)
  • Seasonal challenges (proximity of forests requires burning of garbage in the winter to avoid forest fires, short construction window due to long winter)
  • Concerns on increased costs for new waste services
  • Community engagement and pride
  • Interest in organics management
  • Expanding current clean-up program
  • Improved separation of divertible materials
  • Availability of gravel


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