Household Hazardous Waste Special Collections: June 7 – Brookfield and June...
Waukesha, WI – Two Waukesha County communities will hold special one-day collections of household hazardous waste in June. The City of Brookfield will hold its special collection on June 7. The City...
View ArticleRecycling and Composting Can Replace Open Burning of Trash and Yard Debris
State officials urge alternatives to burning MADISON – Options such as recycling and composting can replace open burning of trash and yard debris, which Department of Natural Resource officials caution...
View ArticleLandscape Plastics Recycling Collection Event at Johnson’s Nursery
Waukesha, WI – Johnson’s Nursery, Inc. headquartered at W180 N6275 Marcy Road, in Menomonee Falls, will be holding the semi-annual landscape plastics recycling collection event on Saturday, June 14...
View ArticleDunn County Launches Plastic Film and Bag Recycling Awareness Program
To help mark “Plastic Film and Bag Recycling Awareness Month” in DunnCounty, a kick-off event will be held at Indianhead Enterprises at 12:30 p.m., June 12, 2014. DunnCounty has been chosen as part of...
View ArticleThis Awesome Campaign Takes the Confusion out of Recycling
Nobody likes to think about trash. We can go all day without giving a single thought to the 4.3-pound detritus—that’s the average amount of waste a person generates in 24 hours—we toss into bins and...
View ArticleCARTON RECYCLING ACCESS REACHES MOMENTOUS 50 PERCENT MILESTONE Half of all...
VERNON HILLS, Ill.—The Carton Council of North America is proud to announce that fifty percent of U.S. households can now recycle cartons through curbside and other local recycling programs. This...
View ArticleMotor Oil, Oil Filters and Antifreeze Recycling at Waukesha County Municipal...
Waukesha, WI – Summertime chores often find Waukesha County residents changing oil in snow blowers, lawn mower and their vehicles. As a service to residents, summertime hours are available to the...
View ArticleWaukesha County Electronics and Appliance Recycling Changes at Drop-off Sites
Waukesha, WI – Effective July 1, 2014, all Waukesha County municipal drop-off sites have a new vendor for residential electronics and appliance recycling. Due to this change, sites are no longer...
View ArticleNew Statewide Recycle Bin Pilot Helps Sheboygan County Fair Park Ups Its...
Sheboygan County Fair Park will boost its recycling efforts by encouraging visitors to recycle their plastic bottles and containers in repurposed 55-gallon soft drink syrup barrels. The low-cost...
View ArticleTailgating Tips for Waste Reduction
MADISON – The summer tailgating season is officially here and with it the Department of Natural Resources is providing tips on how to reduce waste at games, parties and other cookouts. “A game day...
View ArticleWaukesha County Recycling: In the Community
Waukesha, WI – A free reuse event will be held at the Green Design Center located in Waukesha at 2201 Badger Court on Friday, August 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, August 23 from 9 a.m. to 2...
View ArticleTaking the Trash Out of Camp Randall
Sept. 2, 2014 | by Jill Sakai Badger fans visiting Camp Randall for the Sept. 6 home opener against Western Illinois will notice something missing from the stadium: trash cans. Camp Randall is now a...
View ArticleLandscape Plastics Recycling Collection Event at Johnson’s Nursery in...
Waukesha, WI – Johnson’s Nursery, Inc. headquartered at W180 N6275 Marcy Road, in Menomonee Falls, will be holding the semi-annual landscape plastics recycling collection event on Saturday, October 18...
View ArticleCity’s Organics Pilot Program Will Continue
MADISON, Wis. – A pilot program geared toward recycling organic material in Madison will move forward after city officials approved funding for a new piece of equipment.The Madison Streets Division has...
View ArticleOn the Hunt for the Best of the Best Away From Home Recyclers in Wisconsin:...
Stevens Point, WI (October 31, 2014) – It is fall in Wisconsin. The leaves are changing, the daylight is getting shorter, Halloween is here and the holidays are right around the corner. Before you jump...
View ArticleLocal Governments Receive Awards for Recycling Excellence
MADISON – The Department of Natural Resources is recognizing 20 local governments for their superior recycling efforts in 2013. The DNR’s Recycling Excellence Award program publicly acknowledges...
View ArticleShout Out to Kwik Trip!
Today, we kick off our search for stellar recycling offerings by Wisconsin businesses and organizations with a shout out to Kwik Trip stores across the state. Read more about their approach to...
View ArticleNew Statewide Recycle Bin Pilot Helps Sheboygan County Fair Park Ups Its...
Sheboygan County Fair Park will boost its recycling efforts by encouraging visitors to recycle their plastic bottles and containers in repurposed 55-gallon soft drink syrup barrels. The low-cost...
View ArticleTailgating Tips for Waste Reduction
MADISON – The summer tailgating season is officially here and with it the Department of Natural Resources is providing tips on how to reduce waste at games, parties and other cookouts. “A game day...
View ArticleWaukesha County Recycling: In the Community
Waukesha, WI – A free reuse event will be held at the Green Design Center located in Waukesha at 2201 Badger Court on Friday, August 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, August 23 from 9 a.m. to 2...
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