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Recycling & Garbage


Hours

Every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Closed the day of every holiday. In addition to regular Saturday hours, the Recycle Center will have summer hours

Additional Summer Hours:

Wednesday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Starts the last Saturday in May through first Saturday of September).

Required stickers for garbage bags are available at the Recycling Center for $2.00.


Recycling Rules

Please be aware of the following conditions to make the process go more smoothly.
Large amounts of building material will not be accepted.
Aluminum Cans:

Accepted as-is.

Ash:

Use specifically marked outdoor dumpster.

Batteries (vehicle):

Small, household batteries are recyclable.

Cardboard:

All cardboard must be broken down.

Clean Waste Oil:

Clean only (no water). Will accept antifreeze in separate containers.

Glass:

Bottles and jars only. No window panes, plate glass or dishes. Remove all caps or lids, and rinse glass containers.

Newspaper, Office Paper, and Magazines:

Separate stapled items (magazines, some inserts and office items).

All non-stapled items can be grouped together.

Plastic: (#’s 1 & 2 only - #1 PET & HDPE Bottles)

Opening must be smaller than rest of container (has neck). Remove all caps, lids, or pumps.

Scrap Iron:

Use special dumpster.

Tin Cans:

Rinse all cans and remove labels, especially cat cans.

Items accepted for a fee to cover our costs:

Appliances – Tires - Other large items.

Tires can also be recycled for a charge at Manitowoc County Waste Tire Collection - April-October.