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Duluth’s Trash Gets a New Home | Duluth News
Duluth’s trash is now heading to a new landfill in Virginia, marking a major shift after years of relying on the full Moccasin Mike site in Superior. The move, part of a 10-year deal, comes with higher hauling costs—and soon, a small fee increase for residents. But this isn’t just a temporary fix: the St. Louis County Regional Landfill has 7-8 years of space left, with plans to expand into 60 more acres for over 50 years of capacity. Even cooler? They’re using geothermal energy from decomposing waste to power a new treatment plant opening in October, aiming for near-energy neutrality. And…
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