Herrett Forum Distinguished Speaker Series Presents:
Forum Schedule
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 | 7:30 p.m. |
Forum Description
The Miller-Butte Landfill was created in 1993 and designed to serve seven counties in the Magic Valley until 2080. Now, with the valley’s growth rate and increase in commercial waste, it is estimated that there is only enough space left to manage the site for about 35 years. To save the counties time and resources, the Southern Idaho Solid Waste District is exploring a partnership that could eventually recycle up to half of the waste going into the landfill. Director Nate Francisco will uncover the science and the business case for how this can be possible.
Presenter Bio
Nate was raised on a family farm west of Paul and currently lives in Burley with his wife and two children. He graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with an emphasis in policy and planning. Nate is the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer for Southern Idaho Solid Waste; a seven-county solid waste district in Southern Idaho. He currently serves as Secretary of the Solid Waste Association of North America and is a Past President of the Idaho Solid Waste Association. He is also a commissioner on the Cassia County Planning and Zoning Commission. It is his passion to help create economical solutions to environmental challenges. He enjoys taking advantage of all the outdoor recreation opportunities in Idaho with his family.