BERLIN— A private proposal to remediate Dummer Yard landfill is on hold.
IFOD Northwoods has estimated it would cost $20 million to $30 million to remediate the existing landfill. Studies conducted on the landfill show it is leaking leachate and needs capping and a groundwater management system.
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