GARBAGE AND RECYCLING
CURBSIDE RECYCLING AND GARBAGE PICKUP: Veolia will pick up recyclables and garbage placed by the curb on Mondays. To insure pick-up have items out by 6:00 am. All recycling materials must be placed in plastic bins provided by the Town. Recyclables include #1 thru #7 Plastics, steel and tin cans with labels removed, unbroken glass, aluminum, newspaper, mixed paper, magazines and cardboard (if it tears brown it is recyclable) must be bundled. All items must be clean. Garbage must be placed in a 30-gallon container (bag or can) for disposal. Any questions can be directed to the Clerk or Veolia. (1-888-688-4005). Large items can be disposed of by calling Veolia.
More information about recycling in Manitowoc County can be found on the Manitowoc County Recycling Center web site (http://manitowocrecycles.org)
www.manitowocrecycles.org.
******************************************************************
Clean Sweep Results
The Manitowoc County Department of Public Works and Manitowoc County Recycling Center would like to thank all the participants of the 2011 Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep. This collection had 889 households, farms and businesses turn in 66,577 pounds of materials. Most of the items turned in were old paints and pesticides though a significant amount of waste oil, solvents and corrosive substances were also dropped off.
Many cleansers, home improvement products, automotive products and pesticides can be dangerous when stored or disposed of improperly. They can contaminate the soil, water and air when spilt or illegally dumped. Improperly stored items could be involved in accidental poisonings of children and pets. The Clean Sweep Program provides an opportunity for households and farms to safely dispose of these materials for free. Eligible businesses are offered a significant discount for their materials during the event. Clean Sweep is an annual collection typically held in mid May.
The Manitowoc County Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep started in 1985. Since it began, households and farms have turned in approximately 790,700 pounds of material. The Manitowoc County Clean Sweep is part of a regional partnership with Sheboygan, Calumet and Fond du Lac Counties. All of the collected items are properly recycled, neutralized or disposed of at special disposal sites or hazardous waste incinerators that render the materials harmless.
The Manitowoc County Recycling Center has a number of programs throughout the year that you can use to help our environment and clean up at home including Drug Disposal programs, an ongoing Electronics Collection, a Tire Collection as well as the Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep Program. To learn more about these and other programs log onto call 920-683-4333, or visit the Recycling Center office at 3000 Basswood Road.
****************************************************************************
Compost leaves this fall to protect air quality and enrich your lawn and garden
Recycle more! Ten tips for America Recycles Day
Trash to Treasures for the Holidays
Recycle your Christmas tree, don’t trash it!