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Officials warn Vernon County landfill could reach capacity in months; hauling to La Crosse under consideration
Summary
Staff told the committee the county landfill could be full in roughly six to ten months and described options including hauling waste to La Crosse or French Island; staff said temporary staffing reductions may be considered depending on diversion and approvals.
County staff told the finance committee that ongoing approvals and capacity limits mean the landfill could run out of space in about six to ten months, prompting consideration of hauling some waste to disposal sites offsite. “So we're we're gonna be out of room,” a staff member said, summarizing the capacity concern.
Staff detailed options under consideration, including diverting waste to La Crosse or to a transfer station on French Island; they cautioned the final plan depends on approvals and the final addendum submission. The meeting included an estimate that the county faces roughly 9,500 tons in pending capacity needs and that the plan-of-operation and addendum steps could add months to the timeline before hauling can begin.
Officials said hauling will likely alter revenue and operational staffing needs; early plans call for reduced staff or temporary adjustments if volumes transfer off-site. Staff will return with financial-impact estimates when approvals firm up.
