9.2 SR 10-18-2021
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 9.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Work Session October 18, 2021 Amanda Erickson, Environmental Coordinator
Item Description Reviewed by
Waste Management Elk River Landfill Cal Portner, City Administrator
Discussion
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Discuss and provide direction to city staff and Waste Management staff regarding Elk River Landfill
Background/Discussion
Elk River Landfill (ERL) has been owned and operated by Waste Management since approximately 1999. The
original site was 40 acres of development authorized in 1972. Today the site is 117 acres and roughly 16 million
cubic yards of waste capacity. The average monthly tonnage in 2021 is 36,700 tons of waste. ERL is regulated by
the city via CUP, license, and the Solid Waste zoning district.
Waste Management staff would like to discuss operations and future plans with council. The city’s consultant Matt
Ledvina has worked on review of the landfill for many years and will also be in attendance for the discussion.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
Meet changing needs - Agile
Attachments
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The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: August 2020