PFAS in Solid Waste & Recycling
Throughout the nation, communities are challenged by exposure to and proper disposal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS. Landfills, transfer stations, material recovery facilities, and composting sites are receivers of PFAS-containing materials at the end of their life. Solid waste professionals are working to do their part to reduce the public health and environmental damage caused by PFAS.
Doing Our Part
The Solid Waste PFAS Work Group started on October 16, 2019 to help address the concerns of PFAS in our society. As the receivers of anything disposed from industries and residents, we take the job of protecting people and our environment seriously. More information and implications of the use of PFAS continues to become known. Managing PFAS safely, effectively, and economically has become a priority to the solid waste industry in Wisconsin. As an industry, we support positive solutions to addressing this global concern.
Our Perspective
The Solid Waste Industry in Wisconsin did not create the PFAS crisis and cannot control the influx of PFAS in landfills, compost sites, or recycling centers.
We support science-based solutions such as threshold limits and regulations based on realistic background sampling. PFAS are a difficult emerging issue, and they require ample funding to mitigate risk."
Our Commitment
We, the Solid Waste Industry in Wisconsin, support regulation of PFAS containing chemicals and are committed to protecting human health and the environment. We will assess the health risks of PFAS exposure and will apply the best management practices available to sequester or remove PFAS for the protection of human health and the environment.
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