GUIDE TO RECYCLING
Also visit www.countyofdane.com/pwht/recycle/categories.aspx
June 2015
AEROSOL CANS
If not empty take to Dane County Clean Sweep, 7102 US Highway 12
– 243-0368
Hours: Tues. - Fri. from 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; Sat. from 8 to 10:45 a.m.
(Please remove and recycle tops.)
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ANTIFREEZE
Premier Co-Op, 501 W. Main St., Mt. Horeb – 437-3071 ($2.50 gallon)
APPLIANCES, LARGE
Stoves
Washing Machines
Dehumidifiers
Water Heaters
Microwaves
Dryers
Refrigerators
Humidifiers
Dishwashers
Air Conditioners
Freezers
Furnaces
If appliance works and is less than 10 years old:
St. Vincent de Paul, www.svdpmadison.org – 278-2920
If appliance does not work and is more than 10 years old:
All Metal Recycling, 1802 S. Park St., 255-0960 (free, but no microwaves or
appliances using Freon)
Alter Metal Recycling, 4400 Sycamore Ave. – 241-1571 (Call to see if items are
acceptable for recycling)
Gary’s Appliance Repair, 2405 Vondron Rd. – 221-1150 fee (no furnaces)
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Moor’s Salvage and Freon Recycling, 6421 Edna Taylor Parkway – 223-9220
(Call for information on fee schedule)
Resource Solutions Corp., 5493 Express Circle – 244-5451 (Freon appliances $10; Appliances $5)
APPLIANCES, SMALL
Blenders
Irons
Coffee Makers
Mixers
Crock Pots
Toasters
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Goodwill Industries, 6291 McKee Rd., Fitchburg – 267-5170
Goodwill Industries, 4530 Verona Rd. – 271-0048
St. Vincent De Paul – 278-2920
ATHLETIC SHOES
Berkeley Running Company, 3234 University Ave., Madison – 395-2375
Fleet Feet Shoes, 8440 Old Sauk Rd., Middleton – 833-9999
Morgan Shoes, 702 N. Midvale Blvd., Madison – 238-3509
BATTERIES, Lead/Acid Automotive Type
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Hometown Auto Clinic, 700 S. Nine Mound Rd., Verona – 845-7020 (Free)
Oimoen’s Muffler & Tire Center, 519 Springdale St., Mt. Horeb – 437-5620
(Free)
Premier Co-Op, 501 W. Main St., Mt. Horeb – 437-3071 (Free)
Rowley’s Garage, 7241 Riverside Rd., Verona – 845-6234 (Free)
Symdon Motors, 9462 Bus. 18-151 East, Mt. Horeb – 437-5555 (Free)
Any business that sells automotive batteries must accept used batteries.
BATTERIES, Rechargeable
Batteries Plus, 406 Commerce Dr., Madison – 833-3630 (Free)
Symdon Motors, 9462 Bus. 18-151 East, Mt. Horeb – 437-5555 (Free)
Verona Ace Hardware, 118 S. Main St., Verona – 845-7920 (Free)
Weaver’s Auto, 1230 Highway 18-151 East, Mt. Horeb – 437-3079 (Free)
BUILDING MATERIALS
Habitat for Humanity ReStores, 208 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison – 661-2813
and 5906 Odana Rd., Madison – 442-9921, www.restoredane.org
CELL PHONES
Batteries Plus, 406 Commerce Dr., Madison – 833-3630 (Free)
Henry Vilas Zoo, 606 Randall Ave., Madison – 266-4732 (Free)
US Cellular, 600 W. Verona Ave., Verona – 848-7600 (Free)
COMPUTERS & COMPUTER RELATED EQUIPMENT
Best Buy, 7357 West Towne Way, Madison – 829-1188 (Free)
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Goodwill Industries, 6291 McKee Rd., Fitchburg – 267-5170 (Free)
Goodwill Industries, 4530 Verona Rd. – 271-0048 (Free)
DEER CARCASSES
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – 266-2621
FERTILIZER CONTAINING HERBICIDES OR PESTICIDES
Dane County Clean Sweep, 7102 US Highway 12 – 243-0368
Hours: Tues. - Fri. from 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Sat. from 8 to 10:45 a.m.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Jefferson Fire & Safety, 7617 Donna Dr., Madison – 836-0068
FLUORESCENT LIGHTS
Please note that the Dane County Ordinances require that all stores that sell
fluorescent lights accept used lights for recycling.
Ace Hardware, 119 W. Verona Ave., Verona – 845-7920 (Fee of 75¢ for 1-4’
bulbs; $1.25 for 4-6’ bulbs; no fee for compact light bulbs)
Premier Co-Op, 501 W. Main St., Mt. Horeb – 437-3071 (Free with purchase of
bulbs; Minimal charge for carry-ins; No fee for compact light bulbs)
Viking Hardware, 1240 Highway 18-151 East – 437-8717 (Fee)
INFECTIOUS/MEDICAL WASTES/SHARPS
Check with your local pharmacy.
MATTRESSES, BOX SPRINGS, FUTONS AND HIDE-AWAY BEDS
Midwest Mattress Recovery, N1045 Highway L, Watertown – 1-920-248-9246
www.midwestmattressrecovery.com
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
Instructions for disposal of medications can be found at
www.safercommunity.net/meddrop.php. There is a list of locations for the
disposal of prescription medication (pills, liquid & creams), over-the-counter
medication (pills, liquids & creams), medications for pets, vitamins, medication
samples, nebulizer solution & inhalers)
PRODUCTS CONTAINING MERCURY
Dane County Clean Sweep, 7102 US Highway 12 – 243-0368
Hours: Tues. - Fri. from 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Sat. from 8 to 10:45 a.m.
PROPANE 20# TANKS AND 1# CYLINDERS
Most businesses that sell them refill them. (Call first for fee information.)
Dane County Clean Sweep, 7102 US Highway 12 – 243-0368
Hours: Tues. - Fri. from 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Sat. from 8 to 10:45 a.m.
STYROFOAM PEANUTS
Postal Connections, 200 E. Verona Ave., Verona – 845-1430
TIRES
Most places that sell tires will usually recycle them for a fee.
USED MOTOR OIL AND OTHER AUTOMOTIVE FLUIDS
Dane County oil drop-off sites accept hydraulic, transmission, power steering
and brake fluids.
Dane County Highway Garage, County Highway ID, Mt. Horeb
Your local service garage.