Special One-Day Electronics and Appliance Recycling Event
(WAUKESHA, WI) – The City of Pewaukee will be hosting a special one-day collection of household electronics and appliances open to any Waukesha County resident on Saturday, June 11th from 9:00 a.m. to...
View ArticleConsumers Overwhelmingly Believe Recycling Is Important
DENTON, Texas—Good news! Americans still believe recycling is important and positively impacts the environment. These were the findings of a national survey that included nearly 2,500 U.S. adults,...
View ArticleKeep the Earth in Mind on Earth Day! Brown County Resource Recovery reminds...
(Brown County, WI) Brown County Resource Recovery is asking residents to “know before they throw” and keep recycling top of mind this Earth Day. “This is the 46th Earth Day, which is a great time to...
View ArticleWaukesha County Launches Recycling Smartphone Application
(WAUKESHA, WI) – A new smartphone app called Waukesha County Recycles offers residents convenient information about proper recycling and disposal of a wide variety of household items. The County...
View ArticleHelp Protect Recycling Facility Workers – Recycle Small Propane Cylinders...
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County residents are asked to find alternative ways to recycle their used small propane cylinders rather than placing in the curbside recycling containers. Propane cylinders...
View ArticleNew Law Increases Recycling Funding for 2016 – AROW Applauds Sen. Rob Cowles...
Stevens Point, WI (April 27, 2016) –Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin (AROW) is delighted to announce that a new law will increase recycling funding by $3 million, partially correcting a $4 million...
View ArticleRestoring Recycling Grants Proves Beneficial for Wisconsin Residents
When the Department of Natural Resource’s 2016 Recycling Grant Award Program was defunded by $4 million dollars, Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc)...
View ArticleRetzer Remodel to Incorporate Recycling Education and Interactive Exhibits
(WAUKESHA, WI) – A new capital project is underway to remodel the existing Retzer Environmental Learning Center to incorporate classroom and exhibit space for recycling and resource conservation...
View ArticleWood Waste Is a Resource to Be Recovered – Residents can now recycle wood...
(Green Bay, WI) Brown County Port & Resource Recovery Department has begun accepting clean wood waste for recycling, making it possible for residents to clear out their basements, garages and yards...
View ArticleSpecial One-Day Electronics and Appliance Recycling Event
(WAUKESHA, WI) – The City of Brookfield will be hosting a special one-day collection of household electronics and appliances open to any Waukesha County resident on Saturday, July 9 from 9:00 a.m. to...
View ArticleThe Waste Not: Brown County Port & Resource Recovery Department Newsletter
This Summer 2016 issue covers Safety, Recycling Hours, Wood Waste Recycling, Electronic Ticketing, What Happens to…Paint?, Customer Appreciation Days, Safety Tips – Poison Prevention Tips. CLICK HERE...
View ArticleHelp Protect Recycling and Collection Workers – Residents Asked to Properly...
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County officials are asking residents to protect the safety of collection and facility workers by properly disposing of dangerous, hazardous and flammable materials. This...
View ArticleRecycling Facility Open For Doors Open Milwaukee – Free Tours of the City of...
(WAUKESHA, WI) – The public is invited to tour the City of Milwaukee/Waukesha County Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) as a part of Doors Open Milwaukee. The annual event invites the public to explore...
View ArticleLandscape Plastics Recycling Collection Event at Johnson’s Nursery
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Residents and businesses are invited to drop off used plastic growing pots, plant trays, and plant containers free of charge as part of an annual landscape plastics recycling...
View ArticleBrown County’s Refuse Transfer Station drop-off is now safer and easier
(Green Bay, WI) For residents dropping off refuse at Brown County’s Refuse Transfer Station, they’ll find the task is now much easier, thanks to a new ramp and lowered refuse bins. The simple upgrade...
View ArticleAre You Stuck in the Hazardous Waste Zone? Household Hazardous Waste...
(Brown County, WI) Brown County residents are encouraged to get out of the hazardous waste zone and drop off old paint, stains, pesticides and other hazardous materials at the Brown County Household...
View ArticleHousehold Hazardous Waste Awareness Week still a success after 15 years!
(Green Bay, WI) This month marked the 15th year that the Brown County Resource Recovery Department has recognized Household Hazardous Waste Awareness Week. Throughout those years, approximately 12.8...
View ArticleWisconsin Celebrates America Recycles Day
Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin (AROW) is pleased to announce a unique America Recycles Day (ARD) event. ARD, a program of Keep America Beautiful, is a nationwide one-day event where municipalities,...
View ArticleCelebrate America Recycles Day With Waukesha County
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County is offering residents opportunities to celebrate and promote recycling by taking part in state and nationwide campaigns. Starting November 1, residents can take...
View ArticleCelebrate “America Recycles Day” with the City of Milwaukee
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) encourages Milwaukeeans to celebrate “America Recycles Day” on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. DPW provides an opportunity for residents to learn...
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