REMINDER – RECYCLE CANS SHOULD NOT HAVE THESE ITEMS IN THEM. 

NO FOOD WASTE, BATTERIES, STRING, PLASTIC BAGS INCLUDING BAGGED RECYCLE ITEMS, TISSUE PAPER. 

A FULL LIST OF ITEMS NOT TO INCLUDE CAN BE FOUND AT THE DNR WEBSITE. 

ALL RECYCLE ITEMS IN THE CAN THAT YOU PLACE AT CURBSIDE BY 6AM ON PICKUP DATES SHOULD BE SIMPLY CLEANED AND TOSSED IN THAT CAN. BOXES SHOULD BE BROKEN DOWN, LAYING FLAT WHEN PUT INTO THE CAN. 

https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/doclink/waext/wa1574.pdf

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Recycling/Banned.html

The following items cause significant problems at facilities that process curbside recyclables and should not be placed in recycling bins or carts. Many of these items can be recycled at drop-off locations.

Item	Issue	How to safely recycle/dispose
Loose plastic bags, film or wrap	Wraps up in recycling equipment, causing it to malfunction	If clean and dry, recycle at store drop-off sites. Reducing, reusing and recycling plastic bags and wrap
Batteries	Some batteries create a significant fire risk at all stages of the recycling process. No curbside programs allow batteries in bins or carts.	Alkaline batteries can go in the trash. Recycle other batteries at drop-off sites. Proper handling of used batteries
Cords, hoses, light strings, ropes and wires	Wraps up in recycling equipment, causing it to malfunction	For cords and light strings, check with local drop-off sites or electronics collection sites to see whether they accept these items. Wires can be dropped off at scrap metal collectors. Place hoses and ropes in the trash.
Electronics	Recycling equipment for cans, bottles and paper isn’t designed to handle electronics. Many electronics contain hazardous materials, or have batteries that can cause fires.	How to recycle electronics in Wisconsin
Needles/sharps (includes sharps placed in a plastic container)	Injury and disease transmission risk to recycling facility workers	Managing household medical sharps
Propane cylinders	Explosion and fire risk in recycling equipment	For larger models, check with local distributors to swap your tank. Smaller ‘disposable’ models might be accepted at local scrap metal collections when empty.
Textiles	Wraps up in recycling equipment, causing it to malfunction	Check with nonprofit organizations like Goodwill or St. Vincent de Paul; many will accept textiles for recycling as well as reuse
Light bulbs	Injury and potential exposure to toxic materials. Fluorescent tubes contain mercury gas that is harmful if inhaled.	Recycling light bulbs