Oneida County grapples with compost disposal after DNR tightens PFAS rules
Aug 24, 2026
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.
The full story
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.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
or
Free account
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in →