2023 - Leadership Wilmington Alumni Council Meeting: New Hanover County Landfill Tour #1

This event is only open to current Leadership Wilmington Alumni Council members or graduates of the Leadership Wilmington program.

Join fellow alumni on this trip to our local landfill. Have you ever wondered what happens to your trash once it leaves your home or office? Where does it go? How does our waste get processed? What can I do to be a better citizen when it comes to waste and recycling? How does New Hanover County environmental management compare to others in our region and across the state?

This tour will include:

• Site history
• Landfill design, monitoring, and maintenance
• Leachate treatment system
• Construction and demolition debris recycling system
• In-vessel food waste composting system
• Waste diversion and recycling efforts