Helpful Links for Local Governments

The links below are intended to provide information and resources to local governments.

Hazardous Waste:

Nonmetallic Mining (Sand and Gravel Pits):

By law, each county (except Milwaukee) is required to enact an ordinance and administer a program that regulates the reclamation of nonmetallic mining sites. Cities, villages and towns are given the option to regulate nonmetallic mining reclamation in their jurisdiction through the enactment of a reclamation ordinance. The county or local programs are maintained by the implementation and administration of that ordinance.

Open Burning Regulations:

Open burning model ordinance.

Recycling:

State law give local governments recycling responsibilities. Local governments with these responsibilities are called responsible units or RUs. Each RU must develop and implement a recycling program to manage the banned materials residents generated with its jurisdiction and is responsible for establishing local ordinances to ensure all residents, businesses, government agencies and institutions recycle.

Solid Waste:

Last Revised: Tuesday May 13 2008