East Central Solid Waste Commission (ECSWC) proposes to expand its existing municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill near Mora. ECSWC is applying for a 10-year permit to add MSW capacity to its currently permitted landfill while conducting environmental review for the unpermitted areas of its landfill expansion.
The MPCA will host a public meeting for community members on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kanabec County Courthouse to discuss the project in detail. There will be an open house and brief presentation on the EIS process including the scoping environmental assessment worksheet (SEAW) and draft scoping decision document (DSDD), both of which are currently open for public comment. Representatives from the MPCA, the East Central Solid Waste Commission (ECSWC), and cities and counties who utilize the landfill will be present to answer any questions.