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BUSINESSES THAT RECYCLING FLUORESCENT LAMPS
According to Karl Hilker of Focus on Energy, some 5 million
Compact Fluorescent Lamps are being sold in Wisconsin annually.
While these bulbs save energy and reduce the emissions from
power plants, they also contain mercury and should be recycled. According to the
Mercury Product Flow Model developed for DNR, an estimated 263 kilograms (580
lbs) of mercury were released to the environment from fluorescents in 2000 --
and this was before the rapid increase in sales of compact fluorescents. The
Council on Recycling has chosen mercury-containing products as one of its
priorities for improving management, and, where possible, the elimination of the
use of mercury.
Focus on Energy has set up a program to facilitate the take
back and recycling of fluorescents at over 250 retailers throughout the state.
Their web page has a locater for these businesses at
http://www.focusonenergy.com/embed.jsp?pageId=648. (Under 'Store Type',
choose the listing for 'CFL Recycler'. )
I encourage everyone to promote the recycling of
fluorescents to reduce mercury emissions to the environment.
John Reindl, Chair
State Council on Recycling
HOW DO I GET RID OF MY LEFTOVER LATEX PAINT?
There is a powder that is mixed in the paint that dries it
up. The product is called Crud Cutter and can dry up to 2/3 of a gallon
of paint. Cost: $3.50 and it can be found at any local hardware store.
2008 REFUSE & RECYCLING CALENDAR
NEED TO DISPOSE OF COMPUTERS, MONITORS, VCRS, ETC...?
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Click here
to view the available drop off sites.
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Also, Kontney Services, in Vernon, has begun offering a recycling
service for old computers. They will pick them up in Vernon and Big Bend for a
$10 fee and properly dispose of them. They can be contacted at 262-951-6700 or
by e-mail at kyle@kontney.com.
Please note there are other companies that will dispose of your equipment,
however, Kontney is the only company that will pick them up at your house.
LOOKING TO DISPOSE OF A REFRIGERATOR,
FREEZER OR ANY APPLIANCE THAT HOLD FREON?
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Please be aware that the LARGE items NOT INCLUDING “WHITE
GOODS” are picked up for FREE on your garbage pickup day.
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White Goods consist of: A/Cs, Refrigerators,
dehumidifiers, washers, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces, dishwashers,
water softeners and microwaves. There are many companies willing to remove
the White Goods, here is one willing to come to pickup for a fee:
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Refrigerant Recovery, Inc.
Contact: Debra
Phone#: 262-643-7740
E-mail: refrec@sbcglobal.net
1125 W National Ave, Milwaukee
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Tuesday pickups only: Cost for pickup of one item:
$35.00, each additional item: $10.00
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Customers may drop off at Refrigerant Recovery on National
Avenue: Monday - Friday from 8-4 PM for $10.00 per item.
WANT TO GET RID OF YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS?
Take them to the Metro Landfill @ 10712 S. 124th Street,
Franklin
PHONE: 414-529-6180
MINIMUM CHARGE: $25, total charge determined by weight.
RESIDENTS:
If you feel your trash and/or recycling cart is too large and would like to
switch it out for a 64 gallon or 32 gallon cart, please
click here to send an email to the Clerk's Office.
REMINDER: IT IS ILLEGAL TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM RECYCLING BINS
People have been observed taking aluminum cans from
recycling bins left at the curb in several communities around the County.
This is not legal. Once recyclables are set out at the curb, they become the
property of the recycling program. People who take cans out of recycling
bins are stealing and may be subject to fines. If you see this
happening, get a license number or description of the person and call your
local police. Revenues from recycling help keep our taxes lower.
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WHAT DO I DO WITH MY YARD WASTE?
Click here for more
information on yard waste disposal.
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JUNK CARS
If you have junk car
that you need to dispose of, AM Towing will remove it for FREE if you have a
title for the car. Please call AM Towing @ 662-9770.
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS - HELP KEEP HIGHWAYS
CLEAN
The Town Board of Supervisors requests that after each refuse & recycling
pickup, that everyone remove their containers from the end of their driveway so
the containers are not visible from the roadway. By bringing your containers
back up to your house and keeping them in an enclosed area, it will keep the
Town looking neat and clean, it will keep distractions off the roadway and will
diminish your neighbor’s complaints. Thank you very much for your cooperation
with keeping the Town looking clean.
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CHRISTMAS TREE REMOVAL
Waste Management will be
collecting Christmas trees placed in an upright position at the roadside. If you have any
questions regarding Christmas Tree removal, please call 1-800-640-5571 or 1-262-251-4000.
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Waukesha County Household Hazardous Waste Special Collection Events for 2008
WAUKESHA COUNTY
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION SITES ****NEW
SITE****
Waukesha County has four locations to dispose of Hazardous
Wastes.
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****NEW SITE****Franklin: Veolia Environmental Service -
262-255-6655
10518 South 124th Street
Hours
Every Tuesday & Thursday, 11 am to 6 pm.
Saturday, 8 am -2 pm (Except holidays)
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Menomonee Falls: Veolia Environmental Service -
262-255-6655
W124 N9451 Boundary Road (124th Street)
Hours
Monday & Wednesday, 11 am to 6 pm.
Saturday, 8 am -2 pm (Except holidays)
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Waukesha: Waukesha County Hazardous Waste Site -
262-524-3600
900 Sentry Drive (North of Sunset Dr., 1 block East of Fox River)
Hours: 8AM to 4PM
December - March: 2nd Saturday ONLY
April - November: 2nd
& 4th Saturdays
Hours: 11AM to 7PM
May - October:
3rd Wednesday
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Muskego Jensen Environmental
Management - 1-414-422-9169
W144 S6347 College Ct.
Hours: 8AM to Noon
November - March: 1st & 3rd Saturdays
April - October:
Every Saturday
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Only certain materials will be accepted from
residents including:
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acids chemicals (hobby/photo)
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furniture stripper
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degreasers
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bug spray/insecticides
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lead paint
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weed killer
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pool chemicals
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cleaning solvent
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fertilizer with weed killer poisons
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spot remover
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oil based paint
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gasoline/kerosene/lighter fluid
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paint thinners
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wood preservatives
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NO latex paint, medicines, personal care products,
ammunition/explosives (call Sheriff’s Dpt. 896-8168), or radioactive
materials.
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ID WILL BE REQUIRED. Do not leave materials
when the site is not open.
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