PLEASE NOTE: Buchanan uses Single Stream Recycling.  This means that all recycling can be placed in one recycling container (paper, cardboard, aluminum, tin, plastic and glass may now be mixed together).

Thank you to everyone who participates in the Outagamie County Recycling Program by either placing your recyclable materials at the curb for pick up, or by bringing them to the recycling drop off site.  This exceptional participation has contributed to the success of our program.  For recycling information please visit www.RecycleMoreOutagamie.org. 

RECYCLE TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

HOW-TO-GUIDE TO RECYCLING

MATERIALS TO BE  RECYCLED	WHAT DO I RECYCLE	WHAT CANNOT BE RECYCLED
Glass	Green, Clear and Brown bottles and jars only!	Windows, mirrors, light bulbs, drinking glasses, ceramic dishes
Tin and steel cans	Food cans only	Pesticide aerosol or paint cans, pots and pans, nails, screws
Aluminum	Cans and bottles only	Foil and bottle caps, paint cans, pots and pans
Plastic	Milk, soda, soap and detergent bottles. Others must be marked with a No. 1 or 2.	Oil bottles, yogurt cups,  butter or cottage cheese tubs, toys, pesticide containers, and containers marked with No.'s. 3 - 7
Paper/Cardboard	Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, cardboard cut down to 2'X2'	Bathroom waste, carbon paper, cellophane, waxed anything, food cartons, candy wrappers, napkins, paper cups, and pizza boxes

 

If you do not have a recycling container, you can use a Rubbermaid tote or an old clothes basket.  Your can even use a trash can.  The recycling container must be labled.  If you have any questions call Veolia at (800)279-1930.

CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION WASTE:

Outagamie County residents and businesses have an opportunity to donate used and excess construction or building materials, instead of land-filling it.  Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a newly opened building materials reuse and surplus center.  Overstocked, discontinued or slightly damaged items, as well as used materials and equipment are donated for resale to the public.  All proceeds are then utilized for Habitat for Humanity work.  If you donate items you will receive a tax deduction and help the environment at the same time.  Not only can you donate, but also anyone can shop at the ReStore.

ReStore is located at 3000 E. College Avenue, Appleton (behind Mr. Cinders and Perkins). Simply call (920)830-4900, leave your name and number, and the ReStore will call within 24 hours to set up a time to pick your materials up.  If you are cleaning your garage, remodeling your home, or building a new home, think ReStore before you throw it away.

SHINGLE RECYCLING:

Asphalt shingles can be recycled! Shingles are ground up to be re-used in roadways, new roofing material, fuel oil and cold patch for potholes and driveways. It costs less to recycle shingles than it does to landfill. Please check with one of the following shingles recyclers for hours and fees.

MCC Inc., W5070 Quarry Road, Appleton, WI  (920) 730-7849.

Forward Vision Environmental, 2500 Cold Spring Rd., Appleotn, WI  (920) 660-2802. 

2012 TIRE RECYCLING:

Outagamie County residents can bring tires to the landfill but will be charged the landfill's normal tire disposal rates. Tire size of 17" or less and 4 tires per household will be accepted at no charge (rims are ok). All tires exceeding 17" in size will be charged $4.00 per tire or $150.00 per ton. This program is for households only, no business tires are accepted.

Just a few reminders:

The ONLY paper NOT recyclable in a household is:

• Food contaminated paper (e.g. Pizza boxes, egg cartons, paper plates)
• Wax coated paper or cardboard (produce boxes, some frozen food containers)
• Gift-wrap
• Tissue products (paper towels, Kleenex)
• Diapers are not recyclable.  Please place in your trash cans.

PRESCRIPTION AND OVER THE COUNTER DRUG DROP:

Outagamie County residents now have the opportunity to dispose of unused and unwanted pet and human medications, including pills, capsules, liquids, creams, ointments and inhalers, at two locations:

• City of Appleton Police Dept., located at 222 S. Walnut Street, Appleton. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• City of Seymour Police Dept. located at 306 N. Main St., Seymour. Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

ELECTRONIC RECYCLING:

Disposal of electronics in the landfill has been banned. Check the landfill's website at: www.RecycleMoreOutagamie.org to find all locations that accept electronics for recycling.

OIL FILTER & ABSORBENTS:

Effective January 1, 2011 oil filters and absorbents must be recycled.  This applies to homeowners, farmers and businesses.  Oil filters from cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, snowmobiles, forklifts, tractors, ATV's and UTV's. More than one gallon of absorbents such as oil dry, rags, wipes, paper toweling, kitty litter, pillows, socks and pads must be recycled. Check our website for homeowner and business disposal options at www.RecycleMoreOutagamie.org.

 FLUORESCENT LIGHTBULBS:

Residents of Outagamie County can have their waste fluorescent light bulbs, which are generated in their homes, recycled at the Outagamie County Solid Waste Facility.  The nominal fee charged for bulb recycling is $0.50 per 4-foot bulb and $1.00 per 8-foot bulb.  Please note, landfill disposal of waste fluorescent bulbs from businesses and industry is prohibited in the State of Wisconsin.  If you would like additional information about fluorescent light bulb recycling requirements, please call (920)-968-5721.

Compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL's), (Note: this does not include tube fluorescent light bulbs, see above for recycling information regarding this type), can be recycled free of charge at the following locations:

• Ace Hardware E. Northland Ave., Appleton, 731-0500
• Carstens Ace Hardware 390 E. County Hwy. CE, Kaukauna  766-7773
• Hardware Hank E. Main Street, Little Chute, 766-6096
• Home Depot S. Kensington Drive, Appleton, 734-8134
• Home Depot N. Westhill Blvd., Appleton, 993-1123
• Kitz and Pfeil True Value 1800 S. Lawe Street, Appleton, 739-9481
• Northside True Value N. Richmond Street, Appleton, 734-0358

INK JET CARTRIDGES:

Postage paid envelopes are again available to recycle your ink jet cartridges.  These envelopes are only good for small ink jet cartridges.  To receive a supply for your home office, please check our website at www.RecycleMoreOutagamie.org

GARDEN POT RECYCLING:

Garden pots of all sizes can be recycled by dropping off at various locations. Please check our website for where you can recycle your garden pots at: www.recyclemoreoutagamie.org. 

SOLID WASTE TARPING POLICY:

All open loads of solid waste or recycling material delivered to the Outagamie county Dept. of Solid Waste by car, truck, trailer or other vehicle must be secured and covered with a tarp.  Any load not secured and covered with a tarp will need to pay an additional $10.00 fee, for which a tarp will be issued, otherwise unloading will not be allowed.

COMPOST BINS FOR SALE:

Outagamie County has compost bins available for purchase. These bins can be picked up at the Outagamie County Department of Solid Waste, 1419 Holland Road, Appleton, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday or 7:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday.  Compost Bins cost $45.00, (tax included).

Please see the Household Hazardous Waste Section for more details pertaining to the disposal of your household hazardous wastes.