Oconto County Solid Waste Department cooperatively works with all the municipalities to manage the recycling of state banned materials. Since 1994 the following materials are banned from disposal in landfills.
Material Banned from Disposal in Wisconsin
Lead
Acid batteries
Newspapers
Glass bottles and jars
Major appliances
Magazines
Aluminum cans
Used motor oil
Corrugated cardboard
Steel (tin) cans
Yard waste
Office paper
Bi-metal steel/aluminum
Cans
Tires
Plastic containers**
Also, all businesses and institutions must recycle computers and fluorescent bulbs unless they are managed as a hazardous waste.
** Currently only plastic food and beverage containers numbered one and two (#1 and #2) must be recycled. DNR has granted a waiver to collection requirements and disposal restrictions for plastic containers made of resins numbered three through seven (#3 - #7) and for polystyrene foam packaging.
Drop Off Centers
In order to accomplish the task of recycling these materials, each municipality provides for a convenient drop-off center for its residences to properly dispose of the above mentioned banned items. View the Recycling Guides under Forms & Documents for the locations in your municipality. The Drop Off Centers also will take other items such as scrap metal and garbage. There are fees involved for the proper disposal of specific items. Please view the Recycling Drop-Off Fees. Additionally, the centers provide an area to dispose of unwanted but usable clothing, household items thru Goodwill Industries. For Acceptable Materials and Preparation Guide under Services.
| Contact: |
Dan Kroll - Recycling Supervisor
Phone: 920-834-6876
Fax: 920-834-7078 |
| Address: |
153 Evergreen Rd
Oconto, WI 54153
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