Recycling Guide - Pierce County

Pierce CountyOpen BurningRegulationsSection 201-13. (A) Individuals may burn yard waste generated on their property including but not limitedto brush, stumps or unpainted and untreated wood with prior notification to the Pierce County Solid WasteDepartment, unless township or municipal regulations prohibit open burning of these materials. All necessaryprecautions shall be taken to prevent unauthorized material from being burned, to keep the fire under controland to burn when wind and weather conditions are such as to minimize adverse effects and to conform with localand state fire protection regulations. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as relieving a person from theresponsibility of obtaining any necessary township or municipal burning permit. Burning shall take place only onthe property on which the yard waste was generated.Section 201-16. No person shall burn, dump, place, deposit, bury or otherwise dispose of solid waste in; or causethe littering of any roadside, public park, private property, waterway or other body of water, or any other geographicalcomponent of Pierce County.Note: Individuals should also notify the Sheriff’s Department and Town Chair when burning yard waste and clean wood.What about Sharps…Needles, Syringes & Lancets?Sharps are extremely dangerous to MRF employeesand are not recyclable! The Public Health Dept.(273-6755) operates a program that distributes SharpsContainers to the public at no cost.Filled containers should be returned to the PublicHealth Dept. or River Falls Hospital for free properdisposal.Questions & AnswersWhat about Asbestos?Contace the Solid Waste/Recycling Dept. for thenames and numbers of Asbestos Removal/TestingServices.Residential Contact:Health & Family Services, Central OfficeAsbestos & Lead Section. (608) 261-6876Wisconsin DNR Contact:Jesse Fournier (608) 575-5634WI DNR (920) 424-7898Can I recycle Styrofoam?Clean packaging peanuts, bubble wrap and airpillows are accepted by: The UPS Store, 808 CarmichaelRoad, Hudson, WI (715-386-2222). Note:No Styrofoam Sheets Accepted.What about Eyeglasses?An “eye-opening” opportunity exists for doing somethingpositive with your old glasses. Lions Clubs collecteyeglasses for distribution in developing countries.They also collect hearing aids and cell phones.A collection box has been placed at: M&I Bank, 388W. Main Ellsworth and Ritzinger Optometric ClinicSC, 338 W. Main Ellsworth Contact Information: Jay &Stacey Nesseth (715) 273-3060 or Ray & Joyce Koller(715) 273-4324Permanent Pharmaceutical/MedicationCollection Sites• Pierce County Sheriff’s DepartmentMed’s Accepted: All HoursContact: Sheriff, Nancy Hove orLieutenant, Mike Waltz• Village of Ellsworth Police DepartmentMed’s Accepted: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pmContact: Sergeant, Eric Ladwig• City of Prescott Police DepartmentMed’s Accepted: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pmContact: Chief, Mike R. Bondarenko3

RECYCLEPaper & CardboardAll fibers can be placed togetherBreak down & flatten all boxesRemove plastic windowsNewspaper& MagazinesCorrugated-CardboardOffice PaperPhone Books & All MailPaperback BooksNotAcceptable:Hard cover books, carbonpaper, food wrappers, tissue paper,paper towels and detergent boxes.5

RECYCLEGlass•Metal•PlasticGlass(Bottles & Jars)Aluminum CansTin CansPlasticsAll containers can beplaced togetherRinse all containersbefore recyclingNotAcceptable:Window glass, ceramics,china, light bulbs, mirrors,cookware, aluminum sidingand foil or foil pans6

CitiesWhere to Recycle . . . Used Clothing/Shoes Sites . . . Compost/Yard Waste SitesMunicipality/Contact Person Recycling Drop-off Program Compost/Yard Waste Program*PrescottPublic Works Director: 715/262-5544River FallsPublic Works Dept: 715-426-3412Pierce Cty. Hwy. Prescott Shop - 1111 JeffersonAll HoursCurbside Recycling: P.I.G. 715/792-5209Wednesday-Thursday•Public Works Garage - 950 Benson St. All Hours•Curbside Recycling: Veoila 866-983-6542Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday am*Hwy.10 to 620 St. (Sunnyside Dr.) go 1 mi. N. take left on StirratAve.Accepts Brush & Greenery. NO FOOD. No Charge. ResidentsOnly. April-Nov./ Mon. & Wed. 8am-7pm, & Sat. 8am-7pm.Closed WinterMonths901 W. Locust Street, near River Falls School Bus GarageCity Residents Only. Accepts Yard Waste & Brush.NO FOOD. Free Mulch. Open April thru Nov./daylight hours.Residents self monitor.Oil Recycling No Longer at this site. See Motor Oil on page 11.VillagesBay CityVillage Clerk: 715/594-3168Curbside Recycling Only: P.I.G. 715/792-52091st & 3rd Wednesday150th Ave. Hwy.35 / on left. Accepts Brush & Grass Clippings.NO FOOD. No Charge. Residents Only. All Year/ By AppointmentOnly. Call Public Works: 715/594-3767EllsworthPierce Cty. MRF: 715/273-3092S.W. Dept./ Recycling CenterVillage Clerk: 715/273-4742ElmwoodVillage Clerk: 715/639-3792Maiden RockVillage Clerk: 715/448-2205Plum CityVillage Clerk: 715/647-2612Spring ValleyVillage Clerk: 715/778-5635707 N. Maple Street/Hwy. 65For A FEE (Appliances, Tires, Bulbs, Electronics) AcceptedMon.-Fri.- 6am-4:30pm & 1st & 3rd Sat .8am-12pmCurbside Recycling: P.I.G. 715-792-5209MondaysWater Treatment Plant: 310 West GrootAll HoursVillage Park: W3535 Hwy. 35All HoursFire Hall: 319 Maple Avenue EastAll HoursVillage Shop: S407 Newman AvenueAll Hours***Off South Piety, to Viola St. (SE of Maple Grove Cemetery)AcceptsBrush & Yard Waste. NO FOOD. No Charge. Residents Only.*Charge for demolition materials.April-Oct./Sat.8am-12pm, Wed.4-8pmNov.-Sat.8am-12pm,Dec.-March- 1st Saturday of the month 8am-12pmWater Treatment Plant: 310 West GrootNo Charge. Residents Only.7/Days a Week, Day Light HoursJohnson Hill Rd., watch for Quarry Sign.Accepts ONLY Brush & Yard Waste. Open to residents only.Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.Off of Westland Drive in Business Park - watch for signsNo Charge. Residents Only. No Commercial Dumping.

TownshipsCliftonTown Clerk: 715/426-6332Diamond BluffPierce Cty. MRF: 715/273-3092Town Clerk: 715/792-2526EllsworthPhyllisn BeastromTown Clerk: 715/273-5847GilmanSue ThompsonTown Clerk: 715/778-4223HartlandJolene KoopmanTown Clerk: 715/594-3173Maiden RockDarla Pittman • Town Clerk: 715/647-3953MartellJanice Swanson • Town Clerk: 715/273-3128Supervisor Brad Tapin: 715/273-5157Rock Elm/ El PasoTammy Waltz • Town Clerk: 715/647-3507SalemLynette Trayner • Town Clerk: 715/448-4352Spring LakeDonna Borgschatz • Town Clerk: 715/772-4228TrentonRichard Bunce: 715/792-2398Town Garage: 715/792-2911TrimbelleMary Kees • Town Clerk: 715/273-5860Town Hall: W11705 County Road FFAll Hours*Paul’s Industrial Garage: W9724 State Hwy. 35All HoursClosed Landfill Site:N5062 530th StreetSat. 8am-2pmTown Garage/Hall: W3616 770th AvenueGarbage Accepted ONLY Sat. 9am-12:30pmClosed Landfill Site: 350th Ave. Cty. Rd. C (1/2mi. S. of Cty. Rd.V & Cty. Rd. C)Sat.10am-2pmTown Garage/Hall: W2096 Cty. Hwy. CCAll HoursClosed Landfill Site: 780th Ave. (1/4 mi. E. of Hwy. 63)Sat. 8am-12pmClosed Landfill Site: State Hwy. 72 (1/2 mi. E. of 190th St.)1st & 3rd Saturdays 9am-12pm. All YearN3599 Cty Rd A Maiden RockAll Hours*Town Garage/Hall: N7717 Cty. Hwy. BSat. 8am-12pmTown Garage: N2551 County Rd V VAll Year/ All HoursTown Garage/Hall: N5310 800th Street (Recyclables Only)All Hours**All Year / All HoursContact your Town Clerk for more information.Hours: Contact your Town Clerk for more information.Gravel pit west of town on Wind River RoadAccepts Brush & Leaves Only. No Charge. Residents Only.AllYear/ All HoursClosed Landfill Site: N5062 530th Street (E. on Hwy. 72 go about3.4 mi., take a right on 530th St. & go about 3/4mi.)Yard WasteOnly. No Compost. No Charge. Residents Only.All Year/ Sat. 8am-2pmTown Landfill: Cty. Road KAccepts Brush & Leaves Only. No Charge.Residents Only.All Year/ All Hours

RECYCLEAppliancesRecycle AppliancesFee: $15 unless listed differentlyConvection OvensDrinking FountainsDryers-Ranges (electric or gas)Furnaces, Water HeatersHumidifiers/DehumidifiersMicrowave (Stove Units)Microwaves, Washers, DishwashersRefrigerators-Freezers (electric)Trash CompactorsWasher/Dryer UnitsAir Conditioners: $20Gas Ammonia AppliancesGas Ammonia RefrigeratorServel Type Owners: are eligible for rebate, contact the MRF for information on how to apply.Note: Appliances that are not properly cleaned out will not be accepted.All Prices are Subject to Change without Notice!11

RECYCLEE-Waste-ElectronicsE-Cycle Wisconsin Programwww.dnr.state.wi.us/org/aw/wm/ecycle/index.htmComputer ItemsNo Charge for Circuit Boards(Circuit Boards have to be removed from the box)$5.00/ea.Hard DrivesKey BoardsPrintersScannersModemsOther Electronics.50/lb (min. charge of $3.00)Battery Backups$10.00/ea.Monitors$15.00/ea.Laptops$3.00/ea.Answering MachinesRegular Phones$5.00/ea.Collators Typewriters DVD/CD PlayersFax Machines Label Makers VCR'sShredders Video Cameras StereosSatelite Receivers$15.00/ea.TV's (19" & Under)Programmable -Logic ControllerOffice Copier/Desk$20.00/ea.TV's (20" & Over)$35.00/ea.Office Copier/Floor12All Prices are Subject to Change without Notice!

RECYCLETiresCar & Pickup15" & under: $316"-20": $4Semi21" & over: $5Tractor: small $15Tractor: large $20Tractor Tube: $5Heavy Equipment Tires& Large Loads$125 per tonNote: Tire quantities of a dozen or more will be weighedon the truck scale and charged on a per ton basis.Tire RimsAuto: $2Semi & Tractor: $6All Prices are Subject to Change without Notice!13

RECYCLEFluorescent BulbsMercury banned from WI LandfillsSenate Bill 200, Act 44Fluorescent BulbsPlease Package To Prevent Breakage During Transit To MRF4' and under: 50¢ ea.5' and over, all compacts (includes ballasts),u-shape, circular, uv/ultra violet: $1 ea.HID/High Intensity Discharge,Shattershield/Shielded Lamps (plastic coated): $3 ea.Focus on Energy SponsorsCFL ONLY Bulbs Recycling Program(Compact Twist Fluorescent)Focus on Energy Sponsors a No-Cost CFL Recycling Programfor their customers, & maintains a list of participating retailers on its web site.www.focusonenergy.comCheck with your retail store.14All Prices are Subject to Change without Notice!

RECYCLEOther WasteItemsLP Tanks: 4lb.-40lb.$6, 100 lbs. $12Ballast with PCB's: $2/lb.Mercury banned from Wisconsin LandfillsSenate Bill 200, Act 44Mercury Sensor Thermostats: $1.50 eachMercury Thermometer Exchange ProgramThe Pierce County MRF/Solid Waste Dept./Recycling Center has a MercuryThermometer Exchange Program. Bring in a Mercury Thermometer (mercurythermometers have a silver line, not a red line) to the MRF/Recycling Centerand receive a FREE digital thermometer in exchange for mercury thermometers(one per household).Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detectors: $3Bulk Mercury: $6/lb.Paint/Latex Only: $1 in container regardless of amount$5: 5 gallon container regardless of amount in containerDRY OUT LATEX PAINT ONLY1) Pour cat liter in the can to absorb the paint, once absorbed, you may place it in your trash.2) Remove lids and let paint dry in the can stir the paint occasionally to speed up drying.3) Brush paint in layers on newspaper or cardboard, let ry and place in the trash.You may also check with the manufacture or retail outlet for proper disposal. 15All Prices are Subject to Change without Notice!

RECYCLEAt NoChargeMotor oilAccepted at the PierceCounty MRF year round.Do not mix oil with solvents,gasoline, or anything else!Please see waste oil guidelines.Drain oil containers for 12 hours to recycleWaste Oil GuidelinesUsed motor Oil, transmission & gear oil,hydraulic oil, #2 fuel oil, diesel fuel, kerosene,brake fluid, power steering fluid.River Falls Residents contact;Bowens Garage Inc. 715-425-5440River Falls Tire Co. 715-425-5414River Falls Lube & Car Wash 715-426-0566Oil & Fuel FiltersNo Charge to households & farmsAccepted at the Pierce County MRF.Drain filters for a minimum of 12 hours.Assembly Bill 258 as of Jan. 20, 2011AntifreezeAccepted at the Pierce County MRFyear round. No Charge tohouseholds & farmsDo not put gas, oil, solvents or any othercontaminant into the antifreeze drum.River Falls Car Wash also accepts usedantifreeze.Note: Service stations, auto dealerships &other businesses that service five or morevehicles per month are prohibited from usingthe oil filter & anti-freeze program.Scrap MetalNo ChargeAll metal should be free of plastic,wood, glass and rubber. Copper/brass /scrap aluminum are ok (no automobiles).Size of loads limited to a pick-up size boxfull. Call in advance for scheduling deliveries oflarge size loads.Auto BatteriesNo ChargeLead acidHouseholdRechargeable BatteriesNo ChargeMercury Oxide, Silver Oxide, Lithium, NickelCadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, rechargeableand others.Non rechargeable not acceptedat the MRF (AAA, AA, C, D, 6V & 9V)Refer to battery disposable/recycling guidelineson page 18.Cell PhonesNo ChargeAlso check where cell phones were purchasedfor recycling options.For details on cell phones, visitWasteAge.com.16

RECYCLEBulky ItemsAccepted at theMRF year round for a feeMattressesCrib Mattress: $5Single Mattress: $10Twin/Full Mattress: $15Twin/Full Box Spring: $15Queen/King Mattress: $20Queen/King Box Spring: $20ChairsSmall Kitchen Chair: $10Large Chair/Recliner: $20Steel Office Chair/with pad: $10SofasLove Seat Style Sofa: $20Sofa/Recliner: $30Small Section/persection: $10Oversized Sectional up to $50TablesLarge: $20Small: $10Bedroom FurnitureNight Stand/Small: $10Night Stand/Large: $15Dresser/Small: $15Dresser/Large: $20CarpetCarpet/Small Roll: $20Carpet/Medium Roll: $30(approximate size 10x12)Carpet/Large Roll: $40 & upLarge Loads Construction& Demolition DebrisNo Rocks, Dirt,Cement or Brick!Car Trunk Load: $5-$50Pick-up Load and Trailer Load: $25-$200For large loads, please call inadvance: 715-273-3092Many other bulky waste items also accepted, please call for pricinginformation 715-273-3092 17All Prices are Subject to Change without Notice!

HOUSEHOLD BATTERY DISPOSAL GUIDEBATTERYTYPEAlkalineManganeseButtonCarbon ZincLithiumNickelCadmium(rechargeable)ReusableAlkalineManganeseSealed LeadAcid(rechargeable)COMMONNAMECoppertop,AlkalineMercuricOxide, SilverOxide, Lithium,Alkaline,Zinc-AirClassic,Heavy Duty,GeneralPurpose,All Purpose,Power CellUsually hasLithium Labelon the BatteryEitherUnlabeled orLabeled Ni-CdRenewalGel, VRB,AGM,Cyclone,Dynasty, ElPower, Gates,Lithonia, Saft,Panasonic,YuasaSIZESAVAILABLEAAA, AA, C,D, 6V, 9VSizes VaryAAA, AA, C,D, 6V, 9V3V, 6V,3V ButtonAAA, AA, C,D, 6V, 9VAAA, AA, C, DMultiples of 2Volts: 2V, 6V,12VEXAMPLESOF USEFlashlights,Calculators,Toy, Clocks,Smoke Alarms,RemoteControlsWatches,Hearing Aids,Toys, GreetingCards, RemoteControlsFlashlights,Calculators,Toys, CLocks,Smoke Alarms,RemoteControls,TransistorRadios, GargeDoor OpenersCameras,Calculators,ComputerMemory BackUpFlashlights,CellularPhones, Toys,Power Tools,ComputerPacksFlashlights,Calculators,Toys, Clocks,Radios, RemoteControlsVideoCameras,Power Tools,Wheelchairs,ATV's,Cameras,MetalDetectors,ClocksPROPERDISPOSALPlace in thetrashCollected atMRF(Recycling Center)Place in thetrashCollected atMRF(Recycling Center)Collected atMRF(Recycling Center)Place in thetrashCollected atMRF(Recycling Center)NOTE: Several Pharmacies & Department Stores will take back used batteries attheir photo department. Ask if yours does.18

Pierce CountySolid Waste DepartmentPO Box 118707 North Maple StreetEllsworth, WI 54011ECRWSSPostal - Patron - LocalPRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPERNon-ProfitorganizationU.S. PostalPAIDPermit no.78Ellsworth, WI 54011