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Join SCS Engineers at the 2025 Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference, taking place February 26-28, 2025, at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
SCS Engineers will be presenting on a range of topics, offering expertise and fresh perspectives to help shape the future of integrated resource management. Make plans to attend and connect with industry professionals while exploring the latest advancements in the field. We look forward to seeing you at the Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference!
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As more businesses, individuals, and municipalities work to divert food waste from landfills, the demand for composting facilities is growing. This presentation will discuss the additional design and operational challenges of accepting food waste. Betsy and Marcus will share perspectives from both an engineer and operator.
Betsy Powers is a Project Director and Professional Engineer with over 26 years of experience in solid waste management. Her expertise includes landfill, MRF, and compost facility design, permitting, construction, waste characterizations, and site development.
Marcus Gamoke is the owner of Busy Bee Compost and a UW-Stevens Point graduate. He has 9 years of experience operating four composting locations across Wisconsin. His facilities produce WDNR Class A standard and OMRI-certified organic compost.
Join Betsy and Marcus as they explore how to meet the growing demands of food waste diversion. Learn about the unique challenges these efforts bring to compost facility design and operation.
Fires at landfills and recycling facilities are a growing concern in the solid waste industry. Developing a fire mitigation plan, and training on that plan, can help prevent fires. These efforts also help limit escalation by addressing gaps in knowledge, resources, and communication between facility managers and emergency responders.
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Join Jeff as he explains how to identify gaps in fire prevention efforts. Learn strategies to implement and train fire mitigation plans to improve safety and reduce risks.
Iowa is advancing organics management by collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders. Jeff and Hannah will discuss how the Iowa DNR worked with SCS Engineers to engage stakeholders and develop effective strategies. The process reflects diverse perspectives to support statewide progress.
Jeff Phillips has over 20 years of experience in sustainable materials management and solid waste planning.
Hannah Sperfslage graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Global Resource Systems and Environmental Studies. Her background includes sustainability, health, and safety.
Join Jeff and Hannah as they discuss the stakeholder engagement process. Learn how industry stakeholders were recruited and strategies developed to support organics management in Iowa.
Minnesota’s legislation has driven significant progress in organics diversion. St. Paul and Minneapolis both have curbside organics collection programs. However, the programs use different methods. This presentation will explore how these programs have developed and progressed. It will also share insights into a Minnesota county’s evaluation of environmental and cost impacts for various curbside methods.
Sonya Betker is a Zero Waste and Sustainability expert with 20 years of experience. She is a TRUE Advisor and Sustainable Excellence Associate Professional. Sonya helps clients implement resource management and waste reduction practices to minimize waste.
Jana Suriano is a Project Professional at SCS Engineers. Her experience includes recycling, waste diversion, organics recovery, waste characterization, and sustainable materials management.
Join Sonya and Jana as they explore Minnesota’s residential organics programs. Learn how different curbside methods are evaluated for environmental and cost impacts.
