Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep event in Menomonie Sept. 26

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.