Recycling Agenda 10-08-2026

Notice of Public Meeting AGENDA Committee: Recycling Committee Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: 3rd Floor County Board Room, 407 S. 2nd Street, Alma, WI 54610 Remote Access: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/229746496986348?p=8L9rmMvNqsjdC94cFo This meeting is open to the public, but portions of the meeting may be closed if this notice indicates that the committee may convene in closed session. The following matters may be reviewed, discussed and acted upon at this meet ing, and deviations from the order shown may occur: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call of Members 3. Verification of Open Meetings Law Compliance 4. Approve Agenda 5. Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting 6. Public Comment 7. Contracts Discussion 8. Budget Discussion. 9. Committee Chair Report 10. Department Manager Report 11. Future Agenda Items 12. Next Meeting Date and Time 13. Adjournment Date: October 1, 2026 Max, Weiss , Chair _______________________________ By :Lisa Schmitt, County Clerk Board Members: If unable to attend, please contact the Chair. If the Chair is unavailable, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 608-685-6209. If the Chair and the County Clerk are not available, please call the Administrative Coordinator at 608-685-6234. Persons with Disabilities: Buffalo County shall attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to the public for access to its public meetings, provided reasonable notice of special need is given. If you require special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 608- 685-6209. Public Access to the Courthouse: The South Entrance will be the only access to the building after 4:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday and after 12:00 p.m. on Fridays. Persons who are members of another governmental body, but who are not members of this committee, may attend this meeting. Their attendance could result in a quorum of another governmental body being present. Such a quorum is unintended, and they are not meeting to exercise the authority, duties, or responsibilities of any other governmental body. August 6th, 2026 Recycling Committee minutes Buffalo County Minutes Committee/Board: Recycling Committee Date of Meeting: August 6th, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Max Weiss at 5:30 p.m. Max Weiss opened the meeting for the Recycling Committee and Rich Bauer took roll call. Pledge of Allegiance was recited Roll Call of Members: Calvin Loewenhagen, Jeannie Czaplewski, Claire Waters, Bruce Kees, Perry Pronschinske, Mike Mcnallan, Brian Michaels, Dwight Ruff, Max Weiss. Absent, Mary Lisowski, Jamey Davis, Perry Pronschinske, Michelle Loken, Bob Traun. Verification of Open Meeting Law Compliance: Yes Approval of the Agenda: Dwight Ruff made a motion to approve the agenda, Bruce Kees 2 nd the motion. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting: Claire Waters made a motion to accept the minutes from the previous meeting. Calvin Loewenhagen second the motion. Motion carried Public Present: None Public Comments: None Election of Recycling Committee Chair and Vice-Chair. Elections were held for the Chair. Claire Waters made a motion to nominate Max Weiss and Jean Czaplewski second it, Bruce Kees made a motion to nominate Dwight Ruff, Dwight then made a motion to close the nominations. Ballets were passed out and the vote was 7 votes for Max, 1 for Dwight and 1 abstained. Vice chair: Dwight Ruff was nominated by Bruce Kees, and Brian Michaels was nominated by Jean Czaplewski, Claire Waters then made a motion to close the nominations. Ballets were passed out and Dwight received 5 votes and Brian received 4 votes. Offices for the Committee will stay the same with Max as the Chair and Dwight as Vice. Site Contracts None to Approve. Rich Bauer asked if a Contracted is required with Green Circle for future business. Things are going good but unsure if this is required. Repainting of Containers: Rich has had one container repainted by Maxville Truck and Repair. He would like to continue and paint an additional 3 units this year. Dwight made a motion to approve painting 3 more roll offs and Brian Michaels 2 nd it. Review/Discussion –Clean Sweep for 2027: Rich Bauer was working with La Crosse County Household Hazardous Material Program to do more of a self-collection. But after August 6th, 2026 Recycling Committee minutes talking with Tony regarding past years, the risk of any liability seams to not be worth taking a chance of an incident if we did not go directly with Violia for their assistance. The Grant for next years Clean sweep was issued and contract has been signed for $3,830.49 for Ag, $12,709.80 for House hold Waste. Per Capita Rate: Rich recommended keeping the current rate of $5.00 per person for 2027. Claire made a motion to keep the current rate and Jean 2nd it. Mattress Recycling: Green Cycle has got an automated recycling of Mattresses available in La Crosse working directly with them for large volumes at $425 a ton, or thru La Crosse landfill for $14.00 each. Some thought that BBC&M was currently taking loads of mattresses to La Crosse. Rich will see if they are and if we can work with them to try and recycle when possible. Chairmans Report: None Future Agenda Items: Mattress recycling, Containers/Roll offs, Contract w/ Green Circle. Department Manager Report: This are going well, Budget is on track for the year so far. Next Meeting Date and Time: The next Recycling meeting was set for Thursday, October, 8th @ 530 pm. Adjourn: Motion to adjourn by Claire Waters at 627pm Respectfully Submitted: Richard Bauer Recycling Coordinator