How is the siting process for a utility landfill different from other landfill projects?
There is no difference between the steps in the process followed by utility landfill projects versus those for other landfill, under DNR landfill rules. However, state statutes provide an accelerated timeline for the review of utility landfills connected with new power plant proposals, in order to ensure that Wisconsin maintains sufficient electric generating capacity for economic stability and growth. For the same reason, public utilities are also vested by state law with the power of eminent domain in certain circumstances.
