Ask Questions/Comment – Waste Management Landfill/EPA Superfund Site Exhumation

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ASK QUESTIONS/COMMENT - WASTE MANAGEMENT LANDFILL EXPANSION/EPA SUPERFUND SITE EXHUMATION Waste Management of Wisconsin proposes to expand its Menomonee Falls landfill. The land it wants to use was formerly a toxic waste dump. It is currently a Superfund site, sealed off to protect human health and the environment. Superfund sites are overseen by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In order to complete the expansion, the toxic waste would need to be dug up. Some are concerned that dangerous chemicals could be released into the air, soil, and water during the process. WHAT IF I MISSED THE PUBLIC HEARING?…
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May Team Meeting

May Team Meeting

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This meeting was previously scheduled for Tuesday, 5/18 and has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 5/19 to allow attendance at a public hearing on the proposed Waste Management landfill expansion onto an EPA Superfund site. Join us for our packed May team meeting on Zoom (now with closed captioning)! We will dig deep into the issues and talk about what's next. All Menomonee Falls Democrats and progressives are invited. Draft Agenda (subject to change, please check back often): Guest Speakers:  Racial justice teaching banned, then unbanned in Germantown schools (how can we prevent something similar in Menomonee Falls) Update on WM's…
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ACT: More Answers Needed Before Uncapping Superfund Site to Expand Menomonee Falls Landfill

ACT: More Answers Needed Before Uncapping Superfund Site to Expand Menomonee Falls Landfill

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ACT: MORE ANSWERS NEEDED BEFORE UNCAPPING SUPERFUND SITE TO EXPAND MENOMONEE FALLS LANDFILL We want to know the potential impact of the Superfund site's exhumation on human and environmental health. We must ensure our community and the surrounding municipalities are not harmed by the proposed plan. If you feel the same way, fill out the form below to send your comments, questions, and concerns to the Wisconsin DNR, EPA, and Senator Tammy Baldwin. The public deserves to be fully informed.
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FAQ About Waste Management Superfund Exhumation for Landfill Expansion

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FAQ ABOUT WASTE MANAGEMENT SUPERFUND EXHUMATION FOR LANDFILL EXPANSION Keeping our families in Menomonee Falls safe and healthy is most important. That's why we are sharing some commonly-asked questions about the Waste Management of Wisconsin proposal. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any remaining questions after reviewing all of the landfill pages, documents, and links. Q: What is the condition of the Superfund site? Is it dangerous or leaking toxins at a dangerous level? A: Here are statements from the most recent two EPA Five-Year Reports. First, on page 5 of the 2012 report, the Protective Determination/Statements reads:…
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Why Should I Care About Proposed Waste Management Landfill Expansion?

Why Should I Care About Proposed Waste Management Landfill Expansion?

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WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT PROPOSED WASTE MANAGEMENT LANDFILL EXPANSION? Here are some of the issues raised by people concerned with moving the hazardous waste from this Superfund site so Waste Management of Wisconsin can expand its landfill operations. First, some definitions. DNR stands for Department of Natural Resources."Boundary Road Landfill" refers to the current name of the Superfund site. It is also referred to as "Lauer I Sanitary Landfill". They are used interchangeably.The landfill that would be expanded if this project is permitted by the DNR is the "Orchard Ridge Landfill". DISTURBING THE SUPERFUND Neither the Wisconsin DNR or…
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Hazardous Waste at Boundary Road Superfund in Menomonee Falls

Hazardous Waste at Boundary Road Superfund in Menomonee Falls

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HAZARDOUS WASTE AT BOUNDARY ROAD SUPERFUND IN MENOMONEE FALLS These are the hazardous chemicals that have been detected. This Superfund site is currently "capped". Caps are often part of cleanups at Superfund sites such as landfills where wastes remain in place. Caps prevent exposure to buried wastes, help with stormwater management and prevent water infiltration. CONTAMINANTS FOUND IN THE GROUNDWATER Information from the last time the site was inspected (2017), as provided by EPA: Click here Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Ketones: Compounds found in resins, paint removers, cement adhesives, and cleaning fluids (e.g., acetone, 2-butanone, 2-hexanone, 4-methyl-2-pentanone, isophorone).Benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene,…
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Waste Management Landfill Expansion Requires Digging Up EPA Superfund Site

Waste Management Landfill Expansion Requires Digging Up EPA Superfund Site

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WASTE MANAGEMENT LANDFILL EXPANSION REQUIRES DIGGING UP EPA SUPERFUND SITE PROMPTS QUESTIONS ABOUT IMPACT TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT Waste Management of Wisconsin proposes to expand its Menomonee Falls landfill onto land that was formerly a toxic waste dump and is currently sealed off as an EPA Superfund site. Superfund sites are cleaned up or sealed off and monitored by the EPA to protect human health and the environment. The next time the EPA is scheduled to review the site is in 2022. There is no health or environmental reason to disturb the site. We believe that all potentially…
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Waste Management Landfill/EPA Superfund Site Exhumation – Public Information Hearing

Waste Management Landfill/EPA Superfund Site Exhumation – Public Information Hearing

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WASTE MANAGEMENT LANDFILL EXPANSION/EPA SUPERFUND SITE EXHUMATION - PUBLIC INFORMATION HEARING Waste Management of Wisconsin has proposed to redevelop a current EPA Superfund site in Menomonee Falls so that it can expand its landfill operations. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced an upcoming public hearing on the matter. Please consider that the primary issue is not the expansion itself, rather the EPA Superfund site that Waste Management requests to disturb and the impact of its exhumation on human and environmental health. We want to ensure our community and the surrounding municipalities are not harmed by the proposed…
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Menomonee Falls Landfill Expansion

Menomonee Falls Landfill Expansion

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MENOMONEE FALLS LANDFILL EXPANSION You might have heard about a potential expansion of the Menomonee Falls landfill, at the possible cost of excavating a capped Superfund site. Some have suggested that redeveloping this Superfund site could introduce more risks to human health and the environment than leaving the site capped. We are still researching the matter. For more information, read our briefing and links to news reports from Northwest Now in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and other outlets. Soon, we may suggest writing a letter if you would support having a public information hearing prior to this process moving forward.…
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