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County buys pollution liability policy for landfill as officials weigh long‑term funding
Summary
Administrator and risk staff purchased a $5 million pollution liability policy for 2025 and asked the committee to consider the balance between insurance and a county reserve for ongoing landfill closure and contamination risks.
Marathon County purchased a $5 million pollution liability insurance policy for its solid‑waste operations and is exploring how much long‑term financial protection the county should hold in reserves versus insured limits.
County Administrator Lance Leonard and risk manager staff told the Administration Committee the county’s insurance broker, Robertson and Ryan, identified market options and the county secured a $5 million limit for an annual premium of $15,063.75 (including taxes). The initial premium for 2025 was paid from the county’s risk management funds, Leonard said.
Officials said the policy covers on‑site…
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