Oneida County grapples with compost disposal after DNR tightens PFAS rules

Aug 24, 2026

Solid Waste Director Lisa Bauknecht told the committee that recent DNR PFAS limits mean the department’s compost currently exceeds standards; staff are researching treatment options and face a June 30, 2027 removal deadline if land application cannot be achieved.

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Lisa Bauknecht, Oneida County’s Solid Waste Director, told the committee that a change in state standards means the county’s compost no longer meets allowable levels for land application.

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