What can I do about my old paint cans?
If there is only a small amount in the can, leave the lid off to dry. If there is more than what will air dry, add cat litter to the paint to decrease the drying time. Once the paint is dry, leave the lid off, and it can be disposed of in the garbage.
Why won't you take my TV or other electronics?
In 2010 the State of Wisconsin passed a law that bans electronic from disposal, requiring them to be recycled.
Why don’t you pick up my remodeling and construction waste?
Remodeling and construction waste is not covered in any municipal collection service. Residents are directed to contact us to find out their options.
How much garbage am I allowed to put out each week for collection?
The amount allowed varies between municipalities, contact your local municipality to find out your local allowable amount.
Recycling Facts
- Recycling diverted 1.7 billion pounds from landfills.
- Aluminum cans distinguish themselves as the most recycled and most recyclable beverage container in the world. 105,784 cans are recycled every minute nationwide.
- Recycling aluminum cans saves 95 percent of the energy used to make aluminum cans from virgin ore.
- Glass containers are 100 percent recyclable, can be recycled endlessly and recovered glass is used as the majority ingredient in new glass containers.
- Every ton of glass that is recycled results in one ton of raw materials saved to process new glass, including: 1,300 pounds of sand, 410 pounds of soda ash and 380 pounds of limestone.
- In 2007, the amount of paper recovered for recycling averaged 360 pounds for every person in the United States.
- For every ton of paper or cardboard that is recycled; 17 trees are saved from being cut down, 7,000 gallons of freshwater are saved in the manufacturing of the product, and enough energy to heat an average home for 6 months.
- It takes over 1.5 million barrels of oil to manufacture a year’s supply of bottled water. That’s enough oil to fuel 100,000 cars.
- Eight out of 10 plastic water bottles become landfill waste.
- Recycling steel saves 75 percent of the energy that would be used to create steel from raw materials, enough to power 18 million homes.
- One ton of recycled steel saves 2,500 pounds of iron ore, 1,400 pounds of coal and 120 pounds of limestone.