How do I dispose of… – City of Neenah

How Do I Dispose Of....

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Aerosol Cans– Empty cans can be placed in household garbage. Cans that are not empty must be disposed of through Winnebago County Household Hazardous Material Collection Facility.

Air Conditioners*- Accepted at Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Air Fryer– See Small Appliances

Alarm Clocks*- Do not dispose of in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Antennas**– Drop-Off Site or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Antifreeze– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Material Collection Facility.

Appliances– Please see individual appliance type for disposal options.

Ashes– Fireplace, fire pit, grills, and other ashes can be disposed of in household garbage after a resting period of 7 days to assure the ashes are completely cooled. Home owners will be charged to replace damage garbage cart caused by not assuring ashes are completely cooled.

Batteries –Click here for disposal options.

Bed Frame***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Bed Rails***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Blender– See Small Appliances

Blue-Ray Player– See Electronics

Bows-All gift wrap, including tissue paper, ribbons & bows ARE NOT recyclable. Always reuse gift wrap whenever you can, or put these items in your household garbage when you can no longer reuse them.

Box Spring***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Brake Fluid– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Material Collection Facility.

Bricks– See Aggregate Materials

Brush/Limbs– Drop-Off Site, Spring and Summer Curbside Collection (see page 8 in the Public Works Services Guide or Public Works Yard Waste & Brush webpage), and Winnebago County.

Bulbs-See Light Bulbs

Cabinets***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Camcorder*– Do not dispose of in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Carbon Monoxide Detector– This item can be placed in household garbage but many alarms contain small amounts of radiation. It is recommended alarms are returned to the manufacturer for proper disposal. A manufacturer’s address is usually listed on the warranty, the user’s manual or on the original box. Return policies may differ among manufacturers, so calling ahead is suggested. Select one of the following mail back programs for more information, BRK or First Alert.

Carpet***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Curbside Collection , and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Carpet Padding***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Chairs***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility,

Chargers*– Do not dispose of in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Chemicals-See Hazardous Materials

Christmas Trees-The City of Neenah collects Christmas trees curbside the 3rd and 4th weeks of January. Residents also have the option of bringing the tree to the drop-off site yard waste site. (No punch)

Clay-Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility and the City of Neenah Drop-Off Site do not accept clay. Winnebago County residents may use the Outagamie County Solid Waste Facility. (Fees may apply)

Coax Cable*– Do not dispose of in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Coffee Machine– See Small Appliances

Concrete– See Aggregate Materials

Couches***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Countertops***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky item Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

CPU Tower* (Central Processing Unit)– Do not dispose of in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Compact Discs (CD’s)– Household garbage.

Compact Disc Players*– Do not dispose of in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Cooktops**– Drop-Off Site, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Copiers*– Do not dispose of in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Curling Irons*– Do not dispose of in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Dehumidifiers*– Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Demolition Waste**– The Drop-Off Site will take small amounts of household demolition waste that is not contractor generated. Must be free any hazardous and metal material. Other disposal option is the Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Deodorizers– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Material Collection Facility.

Digital Camera*– Do not dispose of in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Digital Photo Frames*– Do not dispose of in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Dishwasher**– Drop-Off Site or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Disinfectants– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Material Collection Facility.

Doors***– Drop-Off Site or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Drain Cleaner– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Material Collection Facility.

Dresser***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Drills*– Do not dispose of in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Driveway Sealer– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Material Collection Facility.

Dryers**– Drop-Off Site or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility

DVD Players*– Do not dispose of in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Electric Beater– See Small Appliances

Electronics-TBD

E-Readers*– Do not dispose of in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Enamel Paint– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Material Collection Facility.

Ethernet Cable– See Cables

Fan (Box/Celling/Floor/Window)-See Small Appliances

Fax Machine*– Do not dispose of in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Fence Post (Non-metal)***-Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Fence Post (Metal) Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Fertilizer– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Material Collection Facility.

Fire Extinguisher– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Material Collection Facility.

Flash Drive*– Do not dispose of in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Freezer*– Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Fuel Additives-Winnebago County Household Hazardous Material Collection Facility.

Furnace*– Drop-Off Site and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Fungicides-Winnebago County Household Hazardous Material Collection Facility.

Gaming Systems (Example – XBox, PlayStation)– Do not place in garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycling event.

Garden Debris– Drop-Off Site, Spring and Summer Curbside Collection (see page 8 in the Public Works Services Guide or Public Works Yard Waste & Brush webpage), and Winnebago County.

Gasoline- Winnebago County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.

Gift Wrap– All gift wrap, including tissue paper, ribbons & bows ARE NOT recyclable. Always reuse gift wrap whenever you can, or put these items in your household garbage when you can no longer reuse them.

Grass Clippings*-Drop-Off Site does not accept grass clippings. Dispose at Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Grill***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection, Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility. If a gas grill, propane tank must be removed.

Hard Drive*-Do not place in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Hair Dryer- See Small Appliances

Hazardous Household Materials–Click here for disposal options.

Head Board***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility

Headphones/Headsets*– Do not place in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Helium Tanks-**– Drop-Off Site and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Herbicides– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Insecticides– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Waste Facility Events

Ink– Household garbage cart

I-Pads/I-Pods*– Do not place in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

K-Cups-Do not place in household recycling. Dispose of in household garbage cart.

Keyboards (Electronic)*– Do not place in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Kindle– See E-Readers

Kitchen Cabinets– See Cabinets

Krueg Coffee Maker– See Small Appliances

Lawn Mowers***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Laptops/Notebook/Tablet*– Do not place in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Latex Paint-Liquid latex paint can’t be disposed of until completely dried up. Use an absorbent such as kitty litter or oil dry to dry up the paint. Once dry, dispose the paint can in the household garbage cart.

Lead Paint– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Material Collection Facility.

Leaves– Drop-Off Site, Fall Curbside Collection (see page 9 in the Public Works Services Guide or Public Works Leaf Collection webpage), and Winnebago County

Light Bulb***–Click here for disposal options

Love Seat***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility

Lumber– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection, Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility

Mattress***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Medication– Dispose at any local police or sheriff department.

Mercury– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.

Microwave*-Do not place this item in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Mirror*– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility

Needles (Medical)– Do not place these items in the household garbage or recycle cart. Contact your local health department for proper disposal procedures.

Nook– See E-Readers

Oil Absorbents (Rags/Towels)*– Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Oil (Cooking)– Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility. Must be 100% pure used cooking oil only. Do not mix your used cooking oil with water, other fats or other food particles. Customers can bring up to 25 gallons per day.

Oil Filters*– Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Oil (Motor)*-Old City of Neenah garage (333 W Cecil St) and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility. Use dirt-free container with a leak proof lid. Do not use containers that previously held household chemicals, do not mix with solvents or other material such as antifreeze. Oil mixed with other materials are considered hazardous waste.

Oil Paint– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.

Ovens **– Drop-Off Site and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility

Oven Cleaner– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.

Paint– See individual type of paint for disposal information. If not listed, visit the Tri-County Recycle Waste Wizard.

Pesticides– Do not place these items in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at Winnebago County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.

Piano/Organ*– Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Poisons– Do not place these items in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at Winnebago County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.

Pool Chemicals– Do not place these items in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at Winnebago County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.

Popcorn Makers– See Small Appliances

Propane Cylinder (Example-1lb Coleman used for camping outdoor stoves)**– Do not place these items in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at Winnebago County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.

Propane Tank**– Drop-Off Site and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility

Railroad Ties*-This item is only accepted at the Outagamie County Landfill. Winnebago County residents are able to use the Outagamie County Landfill facility to dispose railroad ties.

Rechargeable Batteries– See Batteries

Recliner–***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Record Player-*Do not dispose in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at an electronic waste recycle event or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Refrigerator* (House size)– Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Refrigerator* (Dorm size)– Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility or at an electronic waste recycle event.

Robotic Vacuums– See Vacuums

Sand– This item is only accepted at the Outagamie County Landfill. Winnebago County residents are able to use the Outagamie County Landfill facility to dispose of sand.

Shingles (Asphalt)*– This item is only accepted at the Outagamie County Landfill. Winnebago County residents are able to use the Outagamie County Landfill facility to dispose of asphalt shingles.

Shingles (Asbestos)– A special waste application along with analytical testing is required prior to disposal of these wastes. Contact the Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility for more information.

Shingles (Other)– Contact the Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility for more information.

Small Appliances– Click here for disposal information.

Smoke Detector– This item can be placed in household garbage but many alarms contain small amounts of radiation. It is recommended alarms are returned to the manufacturer for proper disposal. A manufacturer’s address is usually listed on the warranty, the user’s manual or on the original box. Return policies may differ among manufacturers, so calling ahead is suggested. Select one of the following mail back programs for more information, BRK or First Alert.

Sofa***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Solvents– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.

Speakers– See Electronics

Spray Paint– Empty cans can be placed in household garbage. Cans that are not empty must be disposed of through the Winnebago County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.

Starter Fluid– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.

Stove**– Drop-Off Site and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Table***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Televisions*– Do not place these items in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at the Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility or at an electronic waste recycle event.

Thinners/Strippers– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Material Collection Facility.

Tires*– Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Tissue Paper– All gift wrap, including tissue paper, ribbons & bows ARE NOT recyclable. Always reuse gift wrap whenever you can, or put these items in your household garbage when you can no longer reuse them.

Toaster– See Small Appliances

Toner– Household garbage cart.

Transmission Fluid– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Material Collection Facility.

Treadmill**– Drop-Off Site and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Turntable-See Record Player

Vanities***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Varnishes– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Material Facility.

VCR’s-Do not place this item in household garbage or recycle cart. Dispose at the Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility or at an electronic waste recycle event.

Vinyl Records-Dispose in household garbage.

Washers**-Drop-Off Site and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Water Heater**– Drop-Off Site and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Waxes– Winnebago County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.

Weed Trimmer– See Small Appliances

Windows***– Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection, and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Wine Fridge*– Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility

Wrapping Paper– All gift wrap, including tissue paper, ribbons & bows ARE NOT recyclable. Always reuse gift wrap whenever you can, or put these items in your household garbage when you can no longer reuse them.

Wreaths***– Wreaths contain a metal ring which can’t be put in with yard waste. Dispose of in household garbage cart, Drop-Off Site, Bulky Item Curbside Collection and Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility. Residents can separate the tree boughs and then dispose the boughs with yard waste. The metal ring can be brought to the Drop-Off Site or Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility.

Alternative Resources for Disposal

Tri-County Recycling “Waste Wizard”

The Waste Wizard is an on line tool residents from Brown, Outagamie and Winnebago counties can access to find disposal options for waste items. You just type in the name of the item you are looking at disposing of and options are provided. Click here to be directed to the Waste Wizard.

Scrap Metal Recyclers

Local scrap metal companies often take a wide variety of metal items such freon appliances, shelving, office equipment, non-freon appliances, and more. Click here for list.

Quick Links

Best Buy

Best Buy has an E-Waste Recycle program that accepts hundreds of items from laptops to curling irons. For more information about the program, click here. For items that they accept, click here.

*-Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility – Fees may apply. Fee Schedule

**- Drop-Off Site – This item is a punchable item. Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility – Fees may apply. Fee Schedule

*** – Drop-Off Site – This item is a punchable item. Winnebago County Solid Waste Facility – Fees may apply. Bulky Item Curbside Collection – This item requires the purchase of a bulky item sticker. Click here for more information.