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County board signs off on 10‑year waste projections for Central Solid Waste Commission certificate of need
Summary
Pine County approved estimates showing an approximate 2% annual increase in municipal solid waste over 10 years as part of the Central Solid Waste Commission’s certificate of need to open a new cell at the Mora landfill; commissioners discussed capacity and long‑term options.
County staff presented 10‑year waste projections required for the Central Solid Waste Commission’s certificate of need to demonstrate future demand for a new landfill cell in Mora. The projections use historical data and assume roughly a 2% annual increase in tonnage; staff showed an estimate of 22,919 tons in 2025 growing to about 27,091 tons by 2034.
A staff member described the projections as necessary for Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permitting and…
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