Sheboygan County hazardous waste disposal schedule for 2010

Have you wondered where you might be able to dispose of household hazardous waste or agricultural chemicals that are no longer usable? Hazardous waste, if not disposed of properly, can create a potential health risk to people and can threaten our environment, eventually contaminating our groundwater, rivers, and lakes.

Sheboygan County has established three collection sites for disposing of hazardous wastes, as identified below. There is no charge to county households (except for the recycling of electronic wastes). The program is funded with county tax dollars; be prepared to show proof of residency. When those funds are depleted, the sites will be closed until funds are again available.

For this year, 2010, Sheboygan County has received state funding for collection and disposal of hazardous wastes referred to as our Clean Sweep Collection Event. The grant is only good for the May 14 and May 15 collection dates. If we do not use this money, we lose it. We encourage citizens to bring their hazardous wastes to these two collection events as much as possible. The Clean Sweep Grant from the state will pay for these events and Sheboygan County pays for the other events. There is no charge to households of Sheboygan County who bring household hazardous waste to any collection event.

What kind of materials will be accepted at the facilities?
• Flammable liquids
• Fluorescent bulbs
• Cleaners
• Oil-based paints
• Household batteries
• Aerosols
• Solvents
• Acids and bases
• Poisons
• Varnishes
• Old gasoline
• Antifreeze
• Thinners
• Pesticides and herbicides
• Reactives (typically pool chemicals)

• Computers will be recycled at a cost of $15 per unit. (A CPU, monitor, and printer set would be $45.) Other waste electronics will also be accepted for a fee, such as TVs ($15-$25) and dehumidifiers ($45). There will be a fee for more than household quantities of fluorescent lights. Call ahead for other waste electronic recycling costs.

Are there materials that will not be accepted?

Yes – Latex paint, radioactive materials, explosives, asbestos, waste oil, medical wastes, waste medications, and tires will not be accepted.

What can I do with the unacceptable materials?

• Waste oil is recycled at many sites in conjunction with community recycling programs. In addition, Steve’s Amoco at 1030 S. 14th St. (the corner of South 14th Street and Indiana Avenue) accepts waste oil. The phone number of Steve’s Amoco is (920) 452-2041.

Latex paint is not “hazardous.” It can be disposed of with regular garbage once dried. Simply remove the cover to let it dry up, or pour it out in a container and add kitty litter to help it dry up.

Tires should be recycled at the time of new tire purchase.

If you have other materials not accepted at the Sheboygan County sites, call Veolia Environmental Services, (800) 255-5092, to see if they will accept the waste. You will need to work out the details with them and will be charged for disposal.

Also, during the May Clean Sweep Collection Event, other accepted wastes that will be collected are:

• Agricultural hazardous waste, such as pesticides, other chemicals, and pesticide containers. To dispose of these items, you must call Mike Ballweg, UW-Extension, at (920) 459-5904 in advance. There may be a cost for agricultural business wastes.

• Very small quantity generator business hazardous wastes from small businesses must call Jim Hulbert, Planning and Resources Department, at (920) 459-3060 in advance. There will be a cost for disposing of these items.

What can I do if I missed the collection event and cannot wait until the next scheduled collection event?

You may call the Veolia Environmental Services at (800) 255-5092 to see if they will accept your waste. You may have to show proof of residency and there will be a charge for disposal.

Funded through Sheboygan County Planning and Resources Department, 508 New York Ave., Sheboygan, phone 459-3060.

For more information on acceptable materials, call Veolia Environmental Services at (800) 255-5092. 2010 Clean-Sweep – dates and cities May 14, 1-6 p.m., Sheboygan County Highway Dept., Southside Shed, 7614 Frontage Road, in Sheboygan.

May 15, 8-11 a.m., Sheboygan County Highway Dept., Cascade Shed, W6451 State Highway 28, in Cascade.

2010 Sheboygan County Collection Sites – dates and cities

Saturdays, March 20 and Sept. 18, 8-11 a.m., Sheboygan County Highway Dept., Southside Shed, 7614 Frontage Road, in Sheboygan.

Saturdays, July 17 and Nov. 6, 8-11 a.m., Sheboygan County Highway Dept., Plymouth Shed, N6111 County Road OJ, in Plymouth.