Menomonie, WI – The City of Menomonie and Dunn County are sponsoring two Clean Sweep Hazardous Waste Recycling events in September to allow residents to dispose of household hazardous waste safely and conveniently.
“These events help residents throughout the county safely recycle hazardous waste to protect our groundwater,” said Megen Hines, Environmental Program Coordinator for the City of Menomonie.
The City of Menomonie event will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Thursday, September 25, at the Menomonie Community Services Shop, 621 11th Ave West. The event is open to residents of the City of Menomonie, Town of Menomonie and Town of Red Cedar and costs$10 per vehicle (cash or check only).
The Dunn County event will be from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, September 26, at the Dunn County Fairgrounds, Small Animal Building, 620 17th St SE. The event is open to all Dunn County residents and costs $10 per vehicle (cash or check only).
Accepted materials include oil-based paints, pesticides, solvents, automotive chemicals, and other household hazardous waste. Items not accepted include latex paint, electronics, appliances, tires, and medical waste.
For a full list of accepted and non-accepted items and details about both events, please visit the City of Menomonie’s website at: https://www.menomonie-wi.gov/267/Hazardous-Waste
Hines said residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous materials and help protect the environment, adding that this event is partially grant-funded through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
For more information contact:
Megen Hines Environmental Program Coordinator City of Menomonie
[email protected]; (715) 232-2221 Ext: 1005
Austin Witt, Dunn County Facilities, Parks and Transit Manager
[email protected] (715) 235-7433