2015
SOUTH WOOD COUNTY
RECYCLOPEDIA
http://streets.wirapids.org
SOUTH WOOD RECYCLING INFORMATION
Each year our nation generates enough garbage to fill a convoy of trash
trucks reaching halfway to the moon and the convoy keeps growing longer
every year! Recycling is just one important remedy for the garbage problem.
It’s an effective solution because it reduces the amount of waste for disposal.
Individuals like you can be part of the solution by recycling at home and at
work. You can use recycled and recyclable products, organize recycling
programs and encourage your neighbors to recycle. Just as we contribute to
our nation’s increasing garbage problem, we can all contribute to its solution
by recycling.
Recycling means separating, collecting, processing, marketing and ultimately
using a material that would have been thrown away. This morning’s
newspaper can be recycled for another morning’s news or other paper
products. Cans and bottles can be crafted for other uses. Quality products
and packaging are being made from recovered materials. We can all help
create markets for recyclables by buying and using these products.
TIPS FOR REDUCING SOLID WASTE
REDUCE
1. Reduce the amount of unnecessary packaging
2. Adopt practices that reduce waste toxicity
REUSE
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Consider reusable products
Maintain and repair durable products
Reuse bags, containers and other items.
Borrow, rent or share items used infrequently.
Sell or donate goods instead of throwing them out.
RECYCLE
8. Choose recyclable products and containers and recycle them
9. Select products made from recycled materials.
10. Compost yard trimmings and some food scraps.
RESPOND
11. Educate others on source reduction and recycling practices. Make
your preferences known to manufacturers, merchants and
community leaders. Get involved.
12. Be creative – find new ways to reduce waste quantity and toxicity.
RECYCLE CONTAINERS CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH AREA
STORES – CONTAINERS CAN BE ANY WEATHER RESISTANT TOTE.
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City of Wisconsin Rapids
1411 Chase St.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 421-8218
Brush Line: 715 421-8288
Recycling Info: 715 421-8264
Village of Port Edwards
201 Market Ave
Port Edwards, WI 54469
Town Clerk: Diane Tremmel
(715) 887-3513
Town of Port Edwards
2000 CTY Rd. G
Port Edwards, WI 54469
Town Clerk: Sharon Stelmacher
(715) 886-5313
Town of Sigel
3678 Town Hall Rd.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Town Clerk: Wendy Schlaefer
(715) 435-1519
Town of Seneca
3540 Cty Rd. Q
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Town Clerk: Jackie Kitowski
(715) 451-0247
Village of Vesper
6454 Cameron Ave.
Vesper, WI 54489
Town Clerk: Dixie Slovensky
(715) 569-4530
Town of Grand Rapids
2410 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Town Clerk: Judy McLellan
(715) 424-1821
Village of Biron
451 Kahoun Rd.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Town Clerk: Deb Eichstedt
(715) 423-6584
Town of Arpin
8090 Church Rd.
Arpin, WI 54410
Town Clerk: Shelly Grimm
715 652-3012
Village of Milladore
722 Bradley Ave
Milladore, WI 54454
Town Clerk: Susan Mancl
(715) 457-2558
Town of Saratoga
1120 STH 73 S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Town Clerk: Heidi Kawleski
715 325-5204
web site: http://streets.wirapids.org/
Town of Milladore
3720 Cty P
Milladore, WI 54454
Town Clerk: Ken Manlick
(715) 652-3944
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Applicable to Wisconsin Rapids – Other South Wood County
Areas should check with Advanced Disposal (715) 421-3966 or
their local municipalities in regards to garbage/recycling
questions.
What is the city’s recycling and garbage ordinance?
Chapter 7: Garbage and recycling ordinance is on the
City web site: http://www.wirapids.org. On the left side menu, select
documents, located under City Ordinances.
Where can I get a recycle bin?
Recycling bins can be purchased at local hardware stores. Any tote,
weather resistant container, or clear plastic bag is acceptable to use.
What day is my recycling picked up?
Recycling is picked up on your garbage day, every other week in
Wisconsin Rapids. The city has two garbage routes #11 and #18. A
map is available on the City web site at http://streets.wirrapids.org
advising the route number and garbage day according to the area
where you live. Once the route has been determined, you can print a
calendar that will highlight the day of your recycling pick-up. If you do
not have internet access the recycling number is 421-8264.
Will the City pick up furniture?
The City will pick up furniture, mattresses, and other household items.
Consider contacting one of the community resources located under
Choose to Reuse if items are in good condition.
What items are not picked up by the City Garbage/Recycling
Crew?
Appliances, electronic waste, hazardous materials, liquid paint,
lumber, yard waste, and any remodeling/construction material will not
be picked up curb side. Refer to City ordinance for a complete list.
How do I dispose of paint?
Liquid paint cannot be discarded in the garbage. Refer to the
Wood County Clean Sweep for disposal. If paint is in solid form, it is
o.k. to place it in the garbage. Kitty litter or letting water based paint
air dry are acceptable methods for solidifying paint.
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ITEMS TO RECYCLE
PAPER
Includes mixed paper, newspaper and cardboard. Wrapping paper
other than foil or plastic laminated papers is acceptable.
PLASTICS
Number 1 through 7 plastics.
GLASS
Glass bottles/jars all colors; should be clean with labels removed.
No mirrors, window glass, light bulbs, dishes.
TIN AND ALUMINUM
Includes all cans; cleaned with the labels removed. Flatten them if
possible. No aerosol or paint cans.
COMPOST
All yard waste such as leaves, grass, garden waste and branches.
ELECTRONIC WASTE
Electronic waste, e-waste, e-scrap: discarded electrical or
electronic equipment and devices. Electronic waste is extremely
harmful to the environment and poses a serious risk to the health and
welfare of people, animals and an entire eco-system. Rapidly
changing technology and innovative development of new products
has greatly contributed to large amounts of e-waste being disposed of
in our local landfills. Lead, cadmium, beryllium, mercury, and
brominated flame retardants are just a few of the contaminants
created by e-waste disposal. On October 23, 2009, Wisconsin passed
a bill that prohibits all forms of electronic waste from being incinerated
or entering community landfills. The legislation requires all e-waste to
be dropped of at a registered recycling center, certified by the state to
insure procedures and handling of all electronics is being properly
adhered to. Refer to E-Waste recycling centers (page 6).
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BUSINESSES THAT HELP RECYCLING
COMPUTERS
Zach’s Computer
240 W. Grand Ave
Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 424-5153
Northside Computers
907 S Central Ave
Marshfield
(715) 384-5125
RCO Computers
2525 8th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 421-9644
L & J Recycling
3051 STH 13 N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
(715) 423-8239
ODC
1191 Huntington Ave
Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 424-2750
Express Recycling
480 Strodman Ave
Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 423-4999
Audio Video Sales & Service
2900 Plover Rd
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
(715) 423-5771
A disposal fee may be charged for some computer
components; costs may vary from business to business.
PAPER/CORROGATED CARDBOARD
Corenso
800 Fremont Street
Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 422-7800
Open 6 days a week except
holidays 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
Express Recycling
480 Strodman Avenue
Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 423-4999
Open M-F 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Opportunity Dev. Centers Inc.
911 Huntington Avenue
Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 424-2712
L & J Recycling, LLC
3051 STH 13N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
(715) 423-8239
At the loading dock off of
10th Street South
Pays .03/pound or current
market rate
WOOD COUNTY CLEAN SWEEP
Dispose of unwanted, unused, damaged, restricted and banned
household, agricultural, chemical, and hazardous wastes. Free for
Wood County residents. [Small businesses can participate at the
contracted rate.]
CALL FOR DATES & DETAILS
Wisconsin Rapids Advanced Disposal
2510 Engel Road
(715) 421-3966
Examples of Acceptable Materials
Automotive
Ether, fuel, degreasers, brake fluid, transmission fluid
Lawn, Garden & Farm
Fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, 30 & 50 gallon
drums, pesticide cylinders.
Household
Nail polish remover, moth balls, drain cleaner, silver polish, mildew
cleaner, metal cleaners, photography chemicals, spot remover,
swimming pool chemicals, oven cleaner, floor polish, dry cleaning
fluid, nicad batteries.
Workshop
Stripper, hobby materials, gun cleaning fluid, lead-based paints,
lacquer, wood preservatives, thinner/solvents, turpentine, varnish
creosote.
MEDICATION COLLECTION
M – F during lobby hours at the Wisconsin Rapids &
Marshfield Police Department 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Unwanted, unused or out-dated prescriptions or over-the-counter
medicines. Pills, capsules, salves and creams accepted. Leave
in original containers. Will not accept inhalers, sharps, nebulizers
and radioactive cancer medications.
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CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS
Wisconsin Rapids picks up recyclable materials every other week on
designated garbage pickup days (calendar available on web site). Residents
who require recycle bins, must purchase them at area stores. Any weather
resistant tote or clear plastic bags are acceptable to use. For further
information regarding recycling information, you may call (715) 421-8264 or
go to our website at http://streets.wirapids.org
Recyclables need to be separated into two categories.
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Paper Products: mixed paper, newspaper and cardboard can all be
placed in a paper bag, tote or bundled (no garbage/plastic bags).
The cardboard should be cut small enough to fit in a grocery bag or
bundled no larger than 12” x 24” x 36”. Wrapping paper other than
foil or plastic laminated papers is acceptable.
Container Products: glass bottles, jars, tin, aluminum cans and #1
through #7 plastics. Cans should be cleaned with labels removed.
Plastic and glass should be cleaned. Glass should be unbroken.
Flatten cans & plastic bottles if possible. No plastic bags or motor oil
containers.
COMPOST SITES
The City of Wisconsin Rapids has two compost sites available for residents
(April through November). The West side, located at 17th Avenue North and
Engel Rd. is open during the following hours (except holidays):
Tuesdays & Thursdays (7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.), Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays (7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), Saturdays (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
The East Side, located on CTH W & STH 54 near water tower, is open
during the following hours (except holidays):
Monday & Wednesdays (12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m.), Saturdays (10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.)
Acceptable material: grass, leaves, and brush. Stumps must be taken to the
West side site.
Hours may change to accommodate day light savings time. For fall hours call
421-8288 or check the web site for updates: http://streets.wirapids.org
A pass is needed to use either site. City residents can receive a free pass at
the City Garage, 1411 Chase Street, or East side compost site. Residents of
Grand Rapids, Biron, Seneca, Grant, Milladore, Sigel, Vesper, Arpin,
Hansen, Port Edwards or Saratoga may buy a season pass for $35 from their
Town or Village clerk. Wisconsin Rapids offers curbside pickup for yard
waste/leaves twice a year (April and November). A monthly brush pickup
begins in April and continues through October with pickups scheduled the
last full work week of the month. To request pickup, call (715) 421-8288.
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APPLIANCES
DK Recycling, 928 13th Avenue, Big Flats (608) 564-7387
Open M-F 8:00 am – 4:00 p.m. (Please call ahead)
They do pick up appliances for a charge or you can drop them off
for no charge. They will buy specific metal items. No televisions.
Badger Iron & Metal, 9230 Hwy 54 East, Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 423-8988
Open M-F 8:30 am – 5:00 p.m. & Sat 8:30 am – 3:00 p.m.
They take all metals. Those with refrigerant have a $15 charge,
those without are free.
Hammer’s Hauling and Recycling & Clean Out
414 380-3644 or 715 697-3700
Free Appliance Removal
L & J Recycling
3051 STH 13 N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
(715) 423-8239
Open T-F 10:00 am – 5:00 pm & Sat. 8 am – 12 noon
Accepts all metals, pays by the pound. $10.00 charge for items
containing Freon.
Nekoosa Auto Iron & Metal, 369 Ten Mile Avenue, Saratoga
(715) 886-4716
Open M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 p.m. & Sat 8:00 am – noon
They take all appliances. There will be a $20 charge for
microwaves and appliances with Freon. They pay by the pound
for other metal.
Express Recycling, 480 Strodman Ave, Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 423-4999
Open M-F 10:00 am – 4:00 p.m. & Sat 9:00 am – 1:00 p.m.
WASTE WOOD PRODUCTS
Advanced Disposal
2510 Engel Rd
Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 421-3966
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LANDFILL
TOWN OF SENECA
Advanced Disposal Cranberry Creek Landfill LLC
2510 Engel Road
Wisconsin Rapids (715) 421-3966
Seneca has a drop off site for recyclables at the Town Hall. The site is open
Wednesdays from noon to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00
p.m. Paper, glass, plastics (#1 thru #7), tin and aluminum are accepted.
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Solid Waste (first 800 lbs)……………………..$27.00 minimum
o $67.00/ton over 800 lbs
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Construction & Demolition ............................. $27.00 minimum
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Appliances
stoves, washers, dryers, etc ................... $25.00 ea.
microwaves ............................................. $35.00 ea.
refrigerators, air cond., dehumidifiers ..... $35.00 ea.
water heaters .......................................... $25.00 ea.
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Mattresses/box springs ................................. $17.00 ea.
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Tires
automobile
truck
tractor & large truck
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Off Rim
$5.00/ea.
$9.00/ea.
$31.25/ea.
On Rim
$7.00/ea.
$10.00/ea.
$31.25/ea.
Car batteries .................................................. $4.00/ea.
Drop off for recyclable products: plastics, paper, aluminum, tin, glass (no
charge) – Roofing shingles, clean wood, concrete $44.00/ton, $25.00 minimum
TIRES, BATTERIES, OIL
An annual collection day is provided for collection of tires, appliances and
scrap metal. Seneca also contracts with the City of Wisconsin Rapids for
residents to purchase passes to use their compost sites.
TOWN OF GRAND RAPIDS
Grand Rapids has an active recycling program. Recyclable materials
are picked up every week on garbage pickup days by Advanced
Disposal Environmental Services (formerly Onyx).
 Aluminum, glass containers, plastics (#1 thru #7), steel
containers, and tin cans should be rinsed with warm water and
can be put together in a clear garbage bag for pickup. Labels
do not have to be removed.
 Paper products, such as magazines, high gloss paper,
envelopes, cereal boxes, and shoeboxes, may all be mixed
and placed in paper bags. Can include paper clips and
staples, but should never include soiled paper products.
 Newspapers and advertisement inserts shall be placed for
collection in paper grocery bags.
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Matthew’s Tire Center
1311 West Grand Avenue
Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 423-2010
Auto/light truck tires ($2.00 ea)
Batteries/Oil (no chg)
Wal-Mart Super Store
4331 8th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 423-5877
Batteries/Oil (no chg.)
Tires ($1.50 ea.)
Gray’s Service/Port Service
311 Letendre Avenue
Port Edwards
(715) 887-4100
Car batteries/oil (no chg)
Tires ($2.00 ea).
City Garage
1411 Chase St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
(715) 421-8218
Waste oil drop off site
No batteries or tires
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Corrugated cardboard must be flattened and bound into
bundles no larger in size than 12” high, 24” wide, and 36” long.
TOWN OF PORT EDWARDS
The Town of Port Edwards has weekly curbside pick-up of recyclables
on Friday’s with Advanced Disposal Environmental Services. If there
is a holiday within the week, the recyclables are then picked up on
Saturday.
Items accepted: paper, tin and aluminum beverage cans, all colors of
clean container glass, plastics and containers with recycling emblem
#1 - #7. Items may be co-mingled except for paper which needs to be
bundled separately and cardboard must be broken down.
The Town of Port Edwards also offers spring tire, appliance and metal
drop-off at the Town’s property located across from the Town garage;
usually offered the 1st week-end in May. There is a small charge for
tires and appliances and is offered only to people living in the Town.
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VILLAGE OF BIRON
Biron contracts recyclable material pickup with Advanced Disposal.
Recyclables are picked up every other week on Friday. If there is a
holiday within the week of pickup, recyclables are then picked up on
Saturday. Items may be co-mingled except for paper which needs to
be bundled separately and cardboard must be broken down. Items
accepted: paper, tin cans and aluminum beverage cans, all colors of
clean container glass, plastics and containers with the recycling
emblem #1 through #7.
Biron offers spring and fall grass and leaf pickups. Spring pickup
starts the second week of April through the second week in May. Fall
pickup starts the second week in October through the second week in
November. Grass clippings and leaves are to be placed at the
curbside in untied bags and/or containers not to exceed 32 gallons.
Brush pickup is held the last week of each month from April through
October. Brush must be piled in one direction and placed parallel to
the road and cannot be over 12 feet in length.
VILLAGE OF MILLADORE
Milladore contracts recyclable material pickup with Advanced
Disposal. Recyclables are picked up once every fourth week on a
Thursday. If there is a holiday within the week of pickup, recyclables
are then picked up on Friday. Items may be comingled except for
paper which needs to be bundled/bagged separately and cardboard
must be broken down.
Milladore offers a spring and fall white goods drop off days for its
residents in association with the Town of Sherry. Info of set days is
sent to its residents.
The Village of Milladore also contracts with the City of Wisconsin
Rapids for residents to purchase passes to use their compost sites
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ELECTRONIC WASTE
Audio Sales & Services
2900 Plover Rd.
Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 423-5771
Hammer’s Hauling/Recycling &
Clean out.
(414) 380-3644 or (715) 697-3700
ODC
1191 Huntington Ave
Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 424-2750
http://www.odcinc.com/
Express Recycling
480 Strodman Ave
Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 423-4999
http://www.expressrecycling.biz/
L & J Recycling
3051 STH 13 N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
(715) 423-8239
A disposal fee may be charged for some items; costs may vary
from business to business.
MISCELLANEOUS
Ace Hardware
2350 8th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 421-1550
Household compact
fluorescent bulbs &
rechargeable batteries
Wal-Mart Supercenter
4331 8th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 423-1900
Plastic grocery bags
The Home Depot
1500 24th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids
(715) 421-1510
Compact fluorescent
light bulbs, rechargeable
batteries.
City Pit
25th Ave N (across from Advanced Disposal
Landfill 2510 Engel Rd).
Wisconsin Rapids
Open M – F (7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
Accepts clean concrete, bricks, rocks, asphalt
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The best practice is to keep items from going to the landfill in the first
place. If items are clean and gently used consider donating them to
the following community resources. Not only are you helping the
environment, but contributing clothing, furniture, and other household
items to those in the community that have a need is a good thing.
Before dropping any items off to any of the resources noted
below, please call them to assess their needs.
Baker St. Community Church
640 Baker St.
Wisconsin Rapids
Phone: (421-5335
VILLAGE OF PORT EDWARDS
The Village of Port Edwards’ recycling services include curbside
pickup for recyclables and yard waste. For answers to specific
recycling questions call (715) 887-3511.
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Recyclables must be placed in orange recycling containers
supplied by the Village and need not be sorted. Items to be
recycled include: aluminum, corrugated cardboard, glass, mixed
paper, newspaper, plastics (#1 through #7) and tin. Recycling
pickup is every other week and schedules are available at the
Municipal Building.
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Yard waste must be placed behind the curb and not in the street
except in the fall, when only leaves may be placed along the curb.
Separate piles are required for grass, brush and roots. Woody
roots must be cut from the trees or bushes. Grass is picked up
once per week and brush is picked up every other week
corresponding with curbside recycling pickup.
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Compost and wood chips can be delivered free of charge to
Village residents.
Accepts gently used clothing, jackets, boots, and shoes
Family Center
Call first: (715) 421-1511
Accepts household items, gently used clothing, working appliances
(Items necessary to start up a new household).
Family Resource Center
1430 2nd St N. (RCH Building)
(715) 421-2622 Call first
Accepts clean, gently used clothing
Furniture in good condition
Will take working appliances – pick up is available for
a small charge.
Must be preapproved by management – prices may change without
notice.
Career Closet
(715) 424-7544
Call first to access need
Accepts seasonal clothing, must be clean and ready to wear.
Clothing is provided to low income families who need acceptable
apparel while seeking employment.
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TOWN OF SIGEL
Sigel has a drop off site for recyclables at the Town Hall. The site is
open on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM
until 4:00 PM. They accept paper, glass, plastics #1 through #7, tin
and aluminum.
VILLAGE OF VESPER
Vesper has curbside recycling through Advanced Disposal.
Recyclables include paper, glass, plastics #1 through #7, tin and
aluminum.
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