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Recycling light bulbs
Many types of light bulbs contain metals such as mercury. Examples include: tube- and compact-style fluorescent bulbs, including compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs); mercury vapor bulbs – i.e., high-intensity lamps with blue-white, originally used…
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Proper handling of used batteries
Batteries used in many household and office products, as well as motor vehicle batteries, contain a variety of heavy metals and other materials that can be harmful to human health and the environment if not handled properly. Many of these materials…
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Special event recycling
State and local laws require recycling both at home and away from home. All events and gatherings must provide ways to collect recyclable clean cardboard, aluminum cans and glass or plastic bottles. Such events include fairs, festivals, concerts,…
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Managing agricultural plastics
Agricultural plastics or "ag plastics" covers a wide variety of products and plastic types, including materials used in many common household plastic products.
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Requirements for materials recovery facilities (MRFs)
MRF stakeholder meetingThe DNR held a MRF stakeholder meeting Aug. 26 via Teams webinar. Revisions to the administrative code that oversees MRFs that serve as a component of a responsible unit's effective recycling program took effect July 1, 2025.…
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Farms and composting in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, farmers may compost crop residues, manure and animal carcasses generated on their farm sites. Depending on the material and size of the farming operation, DNR wastewater and/or solid waste rules may apply. In most cases, a DNR…
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Information for electronics retailers
Retailers that sell covered electronics to Wisconsin households or K-12 schools must follow certain requirements under Wisconsin's electronics recycling law. When selling covered devices to individuals or schools, retailers may only sell brands…
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Information For Electronics Recyclers
Recyclers of eligible electronic devices from Wisconsin households and schools may choose to participate in E-Cycle Wisconsin and follow its requirements, including maintaining pollution liability insurance and owner financial responsibility.…
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Information for electronics manufacturers
Manufacturers of covered electronic devices sold to Wisconsin households and K-12 schools must register under E-Cycle Wisconsin and follow its requirements, including recycling or arranging for the recycling of a certain amount of electronic…
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Information for electronics collectors
Collectors of eligible electronic devices from Wisconsin households and schools may choose to participate in E-Cycle Wisconsin and follow its requirements, including working with a registered recycler. This makes the electronics they collect…