Open Burning Alternatives

Don't know how to properly dispose of your garbage? Listed below are some resources and public services that will help you dispose of your waste materials properly.

You can find more information about state services like these in your area, by contacting your county's Department of Public Works, or through your local Solid Waste Contact or Hazardous Waste Contact.

• Recycling
• Special Materials Recycling
• Exchange/Reusable Materials Drop-Off
• Composting
• Wisconsin Counties
• Wisconsin Cities, Towns & Villages

Recycling

Waste Reduction & Recycling Contacts in Wisconsin

Markets and Contractors for Recyclable Materials (Exit DNR)

Recycling Contact List for Dane County Communities(Exit DNR)

Department of Public Works-Recycling & Solid Waste Compost Sites (Exit DNR)

Wisconsin Waste Reduction and Recycling Program Publication PUB-WA-422 2000

Special Materials Recycling

Recycling Drop-off Centers for Special Materials (Exit DNR)

Recycling and Disposal Options for Hazardous Materials (Exit DNR)

Tire recycling locations in Dane County (Exit DNR)

Exchange/Reusable Material Drop-Off

Household, Small Business and Agricultural Clean Sweep & Product Exchange-Dane County (Exit DNR)

Clean Sweep for Household Hazardous Materials (Exit DNR)

Composting Information

YardCare - Do Your Share
DNR Publication PUBL-SW-073

Home Composting: Reap a Heap of Benefits
DNR Publication PUBL-SW-072

Department of Public Works-Recycling & Solid Waste Compost Sites (Exit DNR)

Organic Materials, Wood Recycling and Yard Waste

Environmental Education for Kids! - Composting food waste with worms

Environmental Education for Kids! - Recipes for Composting