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    E-Cycle Wisconsin outreach resources

    Local governments, retailers, collectors, recyclers, manufacturers and others can use the outreach materials on this page to educate their residents and customers about E-Cycle Wisconsin and Wisconsin's electronics recycling law. All materials on…

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    Information for electronics manufacturers

    Log in to the online registration and reporting system.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…

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    Electronics recycling information for local governments

    Wisconsin's electronics recycling law establishes a manufacturer-funded electronics collection and recycling program, called E-Cycle Wisconsin. The law also bans landfilling or incineration of many electronics. The law requires many local…

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    Tips for hosting a successful e-cycling event

    Electronics recycling events are a great opportunity to help the environment by recycling items that may otherwise end up illegally dumped or in the trash, which can be a major issue for waste haulers or landfill operators. With careful planning…

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    How to recycle electronics in Wisconsin

    Many electronics can no longer be put in the trash in Wisconsin and must be reused, recycled or managed as hazardous waste. The information below will help you prepare your electronics for reuse or recycling, find an electronics collection site or…

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    Information for electronics collectors

    Log in to the online registration and reporting system. 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…

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    Information for businesses that handle used electronics

    There are regulations that anyone who collects, stores, transports, recycles or refurbishes electronics may need to follow, along with best management practices, to protect worker health and prevent pollution. These are outlined below, by activity…

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    Invasive species rule – NR 40

    The invasive species rule, Wis. Admin. Code NR 40, makes it illegal to possess, transport, transfer or introduce certain invasive species in Wisconsin without a permit. Everyone is responsible to comply with these regulations. What you need to do as…

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    Tools and Training for Predicting Beach Conditions

    Use the links on this page to access publications and references related to our work with beach pathogen indicators and water quality models, including a list of useful articles and documents dealing with statistical modeling of E. coli and other…

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    Predicting Beach Conditions

    Public health officials use beach advisories and closings to let the public know when the level of pathogens (disease-causing microorganisms) in the water may be unsafe for swimming, water-skiing or other similar water recreation. These advisories…

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