Suspicious Hazardous Waste in Northwestern Wisconsin

The Wisconsin DNR is looking for our help in finding out who is responsible for hazardous waste being dumped in northwestern Wisconsin. Around Labor Day weekend, officials found a variety of coatings, paint and solvent waste dumped in Siren, in Burnett County. This hazardous waste was also seen in Frederic and Polk County. This dumping was found on both public and private land, and there is still no lead on who is responsible for the dumping. Hazardous waste not only poses a health risk to wildlife, but it also pollutes groundwater which in turn poses serious health risks to people. These toxins need to be properly disposed of in order to greatly reduce the effects they have on humans and wildlife. Anyone with information is encourage to call the Wisconsin DNR tip line at 1-800-TIP-WDNR (1-800-847-9367). Those who have any information on who has set up these dump sites, or those who have come across a hazardous waste site are encouraged to call.

An image of some of the toxic waste found in northwestern Wisconsin

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