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Solid waste rules and statutes

Wisconsin's legislature creates and revises the Wisconsin Statutes (Wis. Stats.), while state agencies such as the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) create and revise the rules required and authorized by those statutes. These agency rules constitute the Wisconsin Administrative Code (Wis. Adm. Code).

Public participation is a critical component of agency rulemaking and we value your involvement in the DNR's rulemaking activities. There are numerous opportunities for you to participate in the DNR rulemaking process.

Current hazardous waste rules and statutes are found on Hazardous waste resources.

Solid waste rules and statutes

Solid waste administrative codes

Solid waste state statutes

Proposed recycling rule

Wa-13-21 statewide materials recycling and effective recycling programs rulemaking

The DNR is developing rules that correct, clarify and update effective recycling program criteria included in chapter NR 544 for responsible units and materials recovery facilities. The DNR is also developing amendments to code chapters 500, 502 and 542 related to waste reduction, recovery and recycling efforts.

Scope statement
Winter - summer 2022
  • WA-13-21 statement of scope
  • Preliminary hearing held on June 22, 2022
  • Statement of Scope approved by the Natural Resources Board Aug. 10, 2022
Rule drafting/ Public feedback
Sumer 2022 - summer 2023
Economic impact analysis
Comment period Oct. 2-23, 2023
Public hearing on proposed rule
Jan. 17, 2024
Proposed rule approved by NRB
Spring 2024
Legislative review
Winter 2025
Rule published and effective
Summer 2025

Proposed landfill rule

WA-11-22 Landfill and Solid Waste Fees Rulemaking

This proposed rule (WA-11-22) would amend portions of chs. NR 500 to 524, Wis. Adm. Code, to incorporate changes to solid waste landfill requirements, solid waste management fees, financial responsibility and reporting requirements. The proposed rule would revise existing administrative code to reflect current industry standards and experience gained over the last 30 years related to the design, construction and operation of solid waste landfills while continuing to protect public health and the environment.

Scope statement
Fall 2022 - winter 2023
  • WA-11-22 statement of scope
  • Preliminary hearing held on Dec. 22, 2022
  • Statement of Scope approved by the Natural Resources Board Jan. 25, 2023
Rule drafting/Public feedback
Winter 2023 - summer 2024
Economic impact analysis
Summer 2024
Public hearing on proposed rule
Fall 2024
Proposed rule approved by NRB
Late winter 2025
Legislative review
Spring 2025
Rule published and effective
Fall/winter 2025