WLSSD Blog

Jack Ezell first crossed the threshold of WLSSD on February 6th, 1975 before the regional wastewater treatment facility was even built.  After graduating UMD with… Read more

The Materials Recovery Center is closed December 15th due to a winter storm. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is able to be open December 15th.… Read more

In 2022, WLSSD celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and for good reason—the CWA is regarded as one of the most… Read more

A very brief mention of WLSSD in the Duluth News Tribune’s “Bygones” section, reminded us of an interesting moment in WLSSD’s past that many folks… Read more

Film plastic piles up quickly in most households, especially around the holidays. Everything from plastic mailers to shopping bags can be collected for recycling, but… Read more

Q How much pizza is ok to recycle with my pizza box? A Short answer? Pizza is not recyclable! However, the latest research shows that… Read more

From deep-fried turkeys to latkes, food is a great way to bring people together during the winter months. When planning your meal, don’t forget about… Read more

In 1972, the Clean Water Act (CWA) set into motion initiatives to improve water quality in U.S. waterways. Congress appropriated funds to build and upgrade… Read more