Menomonie, Wisconsin, 09/23/2024 – The City of Menomonie is holding a Clean Sweep Hazardous Waste Collection event on September 26th, 2024, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. This event helps residents safely recycle hazardous waste to protect our groundwater.
Hazardous Waste Collection Event:
This event is partially grant-funded through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP).
Event Details:
- The event is on September 26th from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Menomonie Community Services Shop. (621 11 th Ave W/Hwy 29).
- Open to residents of the City of Menomonie, Town of Menomonie, and Town of Red Cedar only.
- The cost is $10 per vehicle. Payment by cash or check only.
You can pre-register to drop off items at www.menomonie-wi.gov/hazardouswaste or by calling (715) 232-2221 ext. 1005.
Visit the City of Menomonie website or Facebook page to stay updated on community events.
Acceptable & Unacceptable Items
Acceptable Items
- Antifreeze
- Brake Fluid
- Degreaser
- Gasoline and Fuels
- Batteries - smaller than a car battery in size (no alkaline or car batteries)
- Bulbs - CFL, U-shape, Circular fluorescent, HID, Incandescent, Fluorescent Tubes, LED
- PCB and Non-PCB Ballasts
- Polish and Spot Removers
- Pool Chemicals
- Aerosol Cans (with product remaining, no empty cans)
- Acids/Bases
- Rodent Bait
- Mercury
- Oil and Lead Based Paint (no latex paint)
- Oil-Based Stains and Polyurethanes
- Adhesives
- Turpentine, Strippers and Thinners
- Insecticides
- Fertilizer with Weed Killer
- Herbicides
- Fungicides
- Rodenticides
Unacceptable Items
- Appliances
- Alkaline and Automotive Batteries
- Gas Tanks (propane, helium, spray foam, etc)
- Electronics
- Explosives (gunpowder, ammunition, fireworks)
- Latex Paint
- Medical Waste
- Pharmaceuticals
- Sharps
- Smoke Detectors
- Tires
- Used Oil
- Fire Extinguishers
This is not an inclusive list of acceptable and unacceptable items. If you have questions, please contact the City of Menomonie.
Latex Paint Disposal
- Latex paint is not accepted at City of Menomonie Clean Sweep Hazardous Waste Collection events.
- Latex paint can be tossed in your regular trash once it is hardened and solid.
Tips for Solidifying Latex Paint
- Remove lid and let air-dry
- Remove lid, mix in kitty litter, sawdust, shredded paper, etc., and let air-dry
- Remove lid and paint thin layers on a cardboard box until empty. Let air dry and toss the paint can, lid and cardboard box in the trash.
Memberships
Support our news coverage with a membership!
Eye On Dunn County is proud to be sponsoring scholarships for a Citizen Journalism Course at UW-Stout. The course is open to the public and is designed to equip local residents with the skills to produce compelling, well-researched journalistic content. Whether you’re writing for a local publication or your own blog, this course will guide you through the essentials of journalism, from interviewing to editing.
If you are interested in learning how to write for the news, and particularly if you are interested in writing for Eye On Dunn County or other local news outlets, I'd recommend the course. The cost of the course is $149, but scholarships are available to lower the cost to $29 for applicants who fill out the scholarship form and are accepted.
More information on the course and how you can register and qualify for a scholarship can be found at the UW-Stout information page.
Each session will focus on a combination of lecture-based learning and hands-on practice with your own stories. Here’s what you’ll explore week by week:
Week 1: Being a Journalist
Discuss the roles and responsibilities of journalists.
- Week 2: Interviewing & Sources
Learn to select the right sources, gather data, and solidify your story idea. - Week 3: News Story Structure & Interview Preparation
Use the inverted pyramid structure and prepare for your first interviews. - Week 4: Story Types & Associated Press Style
Discover different types of news stories and learn Associated Press style. - Week 5: Accuracy & Editing
Learn essential fact-checking techniques and role-play editor/writer scenarios. Share drafts for feedback. - Week 6: Story Showcase
Enhance your story with visuals and connect with potential publishers.
Event listing at https://eyeondunn.com/event/tell-your-communitys-story-uw-stout-citizen…
Steve is a member of LION Publishers , the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, the Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Local Media Consortium, is active in Health Dunn Right, and is vice-president of the League of Women Voters of the Greater Chippewa Valley.
He has been a computer guy most of his life but has published a political blog, a discussion website, and now Eye On Dunn County.
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