Everyone must use their garbage and recycling containers received

by the Town.  If you haven’t received two carts from the town please contact the Town Hall Office at 235-3789.

- Two carts are needed per household:  - 1 blue cart for recycling and 1 tan cart for trash

- Veolia will only pick up what is inside the cart.  Any items set to the side of the cart will not be picked up.

- Veolia will not pick up any large items, they must be taken to the county landfill by the owner.

- Recyclables are to be put into the blue recycling cart loosely, no more blue bags.

- Garbage bags can still be used for garbage.

-     Plastic grocery bags should not be placed with recyclables.  Many stores have containers where these plastic bags can be taken to or they can be put in the trash. 

-     Paper grocery bags should go in with the recyclables.  You may use them for household shredding to prevent paper from blowing around.

Please Recycle These Items

Paper:

Newspaper (all sections), Corrugated Cardboard,  Magazines & Catalogs, Junk Mail & Envelopes, Office & Writing Paper, Fiberboard (12 & 24 pack soda, cereal & cracker boxes), Phone Books, Paperback Books, Hardcover Books (w/covers & binding removed)

Co-Mingles:

Aluminum Cans, Tin Cans (labels & lids on), Aerosol Cans (cap & nozzle removed), Glass food & beverage containers, (clear, brown & green), Plastic narrow-necked bottles marked #1 & #2

EXCEPT #2 oil, brake, transmission fluid & wide mouth #2 containers.

 GRASS/LEAF/SHRUB PICK UPS

Pickup  begins the first week in May (May 3rd) and runs till the third week of November (November 15th).  The pickup is every other week coinciding with the recycling pickup.  All sticks should be cut into 4 ft. lengths and bundled together with twine.  (DO NOT USE TAPE) Brush larger than a 2 inch diameter will NOT be accepted.  Brush that is larger than a 2 inch diameter can be brought to Winnebago County Landfill for a fee.  Grass and leaves must be placed in brown paper leaf bags which are available at local hardware or department stores.  Brown bags should not weigh more than 50 pounds per bag. 

Special Items

CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUPS

 In the past, the town has sponsored a ONE-DAY special Christmas tree pickup.  This is not charged back to the property owners.  We plan to continue this practice but please watch your newsletters, newspapers and postings for that date as we will have all trees picked up ON ONE DAY ONLY. 

BULBS, COMPUTERS, & ELECTRONICSS

Fluorescent bulbs, computers, printers, TVs or other electronic items to the landfill for a small fee.

BATTERIES

May be taken to landfill for a fee.

FURNITURE AND OTHER LARGE ITEMS 

May be taken to landfill for a fee.

WHITE GOODS

(Refrigerators, etc.) may be taken to county landfill for a fee.

OTHER ITEMS

Tires, waste oil, etc. may be taken to landfill for a fee.

ASBESTOS MATERIALS

Can be taken to landfill with prior approval and 24 hour notice and proper containment.

PAINT  

Dried paint cans will be picked up with garbage.

ASHES

Due to liability issues cannot be picked up.

BUILDING DEBRIS

Due to liability issues cannot be picked up. 

Veolia Environmental Services may also be contacted to arrange for special pickup of some of the above items.  They will charge a fee for any pickups other than regular garbage and recyclables.