Clean Sweep – Ag & Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Click on the items below to find out where to recycle or properly dispose of them.
Fond du Lac County Clean Sweep
Saturday, May 5, 2012
9:00am-12:00pm
Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Expo Building (Martin Rd. and Hwy 45/Fond du Lac Avenue in Fond du Lac)
All Fond du Lac County residents, farms, businesses, and K-12 schools can participate (including the entire City of Waupun). Bring hazardous waste and agricultural waste for proper disposal. $5 per vehicle will be charged at the event regardless of type or quantity of items. Cash only.
“Descargar el volante imprimible. Download the flyer in Spanish.”
Hazardous Materials Accepted:
Plant, pest, yard maintenance chemicals—Pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, and other poisonous repellents and banned chemicals (like DDT).
Solvents and Craft Supplies—Varnishes, shellacs, turpentine, thinners, lead based paints, oil paint, aerosol paints, nail polish, wood preservatives, wood coating, stripping, and preservative chemicals. No Latex Paint.
Cleaners and cleansers—Oven cleaners, spot removers, polishes, pool/spa chemicals, and moth balls.
Automotive and vehicle products—Contaminated oil, hydraulic oil, antifreeze, and gasoline. Waste oil should be kept separate and will be recycled.
Mercury and other products— Bulk mercury and mercury containing devices such as thermometers and thermostats, nicad rechargeable batteries, lead acid batteries, mercury button batteries, acids and bases, and photographic chemicals. A digital thermometer will be offered in exchange for mercury thermometers while supplies last.
Items NOT Accepted:
- Explosives, Ammunition
- Radioactive Material (ex. Smoke Detectors)
- Compressed gas tanks, propane tanks, fire extinguishers
- CFL Light Bulbs & Fluorescent Tubes
- Tires
- Infectious/biological waste (sharps/needles)
- Latex Paint
- Drugs
- Electronics
| Who | Hazardous Waste |
| Households | $5 per vehicle (cash only). |
| Farms | Pre-register by contacting the Fond du Lac County UWEX office by April 27 with the type and quantity of materials you will bring. $5 per vehicle (cash only). |
| Businesses | Pre-register by contacting the Fond du Lac County UWEX office by April 27 with the type and quantity of all hazardous waste. Use the 2012 Veolia Business Chemical Inventory Form (66KB, Word, 1 pg). Veolia will give a no-obligation cost estimate prior to the event. Businesses pay a reduced rate and receive discounts for large quantities. Learn more from the 2012 Veolia Business Introductory letter (41KB, Word, 1pg) . $5 per vehicle (cash only). |
| K-12 Schools | Pre-register by contacting the Fond du Lac County UWEX office by April 27 with the type and quantity of all hazardous waste. Use the 2012 Veolia Business Chemical Inventory Form (66KB, Word, 1 pg). Veolia will give a no-obligation cost estimate prior to the event. Schools pay a reduced rate and receive discounts for large quantities. Learn more from the 2012 Veolia Business Introductory letter (41KB, Word, 1pg) . $5 per vehicle (cash only). |
FAQ:
Will you accept any electronics at this event?
No. See the list of local electronics recyclers.
Where can I take items that you are not accepting at this event? Click on the links at the top of this page to learn where to recycle or dispose of items we are not able to accept at a Clean Sweep event. Contact us if you have an item that is not listed, and we will research disposal options for you.
Why are we being charged $5 per vehicle? Fond du Lac County has received a grant from DATCP to fund Clean Sweep, although disposal costs may exceed the amount of the grant if we have a large turn-out. The $5 per vehicle will supplement grant funds, and any remaining funds will help pay for future Clean Sweep programs.
What if I have hazardous waste to dispose of at other times of the year?
The following businesses accept some types of waste all year round:
Waste Management
1207 S. Hickory, Fond du Lac
Mon. – Fri., 7:00am-3:30pm
Sat., 8am – Noon
800/782-4331
http://www.wm.com/products-and-services/residential-recycling/index.jsp
- Regular household trash, bulky waste (furniture): a minimum cost of $10.50 up to 460lbs.
- Commingled recyclables (paper, plastic, aluminum): free to City of FDL residents, small charge for others
- Cardboard: free for all
- Demolition waste (roofing, construction)
- Tires off the rim: car tires = $5 each; truck tires = $7.50 each; more than 5 = $120/ton (pro-rated if you have less than that weight)
- Paint if dried out
- Electronics
LampTracker.com (Waste Management)
Will send you packages specifically for shipping recyclable items. Prices listed on website. Items taken include
- Batteries
- Fluorescent light bulbs (CFL’s & tubes)
- Ballasts
- Dental Waste
- Electronic Scrap
- Cans/Bottles/Paper
- Mercury
Veolia
N7296 Cty Hwy V, Horicon, WI 53032 (near Mayville)
Mon. – Fri., 6:15am – 4:30pm
920/387-0987 (8-4:30pm)
803 N. River Rd., West Bend, WI
Mon. – Fri., 7:00am – 3:00pm
920/387-0987 (8-4:30pm)
- Tires off the rim
- asbestos
- compost
- automotive & lithium ion batteries
- furniture (couches, mattresses)
- electronics
- small appliances
- paint if dried out
Hazardous Waste Division: 262/243-8998
1275 Mineral Springs Dr.
Port Washington, WI 53074
- Hazardous waste collection on Mondays, 8am – 5pm.
- No residency requirements.
- Items accepted and applicable fees listed in the attachment at the bottom of this page (Scroll down).
Bluemke’s, Inc. (Rosendale Location)
101 W Division St
Rosendale WI 54974
Pick up is available for an extra charge. Call us at: 800-236-2133 or 920-872-2131
- Electronic Recycling(Computer – $15. DVD, VCR, Printer, Fax, Scanner – $6. Portable TV/Flat Screen – $30. Console TV/Large Flat Screen – $40.)
- Tires– $4 each
- Appliance Recycling (Washer, Dryer, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Humidifier – $10. Refrigerator, Freezer, Dehumidifier, Air Conditioner – $20)
Prices do not include sales tax.
Residential Recycling
City of Waupun: Recycling & Drop-Off Center (also serves Towns of Alto, Waupun, Chester, & Trenton)
City of Fond du Lac: curb-side recycling & Municipal Service Center yard waste, motor oil, paints, bulky waste
Village of North Fond du Lac Municipal recycling/disposal information
OTHER LINKS
How to Handle My Waste Materials (WDNR)
Household Hazordous Waste Management Guide (UW-Extension)
Managing Hazardous Household Products (UW-Extension)
Recycling News (WDNR Newsletter)
Regional database of recycling facilities by item and zip code: Earth911.com
