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ITEM ~3. ~y of TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM CITY COUNCIL STEPHEN ROHLF & LAURIE MEZERA-KERR /}V' MARCH 30, 1998 SOLID WASTE ISSUES LANDFILL EXPANSION The Elk River Landfill (owned by USA Waste) is considering an expansion of their facility toward the north into Livonia Township. The proposed expansion will be for demolition debris. Although this expansion is not proposed to expand the landfill's foot print in Elk River, waste will be added over the top of existing deposits in Elk River. The new demolition area is proposed to be lined underneath. This liner will help contain landfill gas in this area so it can be more readily collected. The proposal will require a modification to the city license and conditional use permit for the landfill as well as the county' s. On a side note, USA Waste and Waste Management are proposing a merger. If joined, they will be the largest solid waste company in the world. NEW LANDFILL Vonco Corporation has had discussions with Sherbume County staff regarding a new demolition debris landfill in Sherbume County. The proposed location is on the east side of US Trunk Highway 169 just north of the Elk River city limits in Livonia Township. No permits from the city are required for this facility. COUNTY'S RDF CONTRACT Sherbume County is currently soliciting RFPs from licensed haulers who could deliver up to 50 tons of waste daily to the Resource Recovery Facility. This option was developed so the county could meet its minimum contractual agreement, as well as eliminate financial penalties associated with processing excess waste. The selected hauler (RFP) would monitor tonnage entering the plant daily, serving as a relief valve ensuring that only 50 tons entered from Sherbume County. If this option works, the county does not need to develop an intra state designation ordinance, which raises many concems. 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425