Recycling in Green Bay, WI

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Hours & Locations - Hazardous Material Recovery (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
  • Residential drop-off hours are Tuesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursday noon-6 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Acceptable Hazardous Material (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
  • Flammable materials such as paint, gasoline, paint thinners and solvents are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics including cell phones, chargers, computers, printers and televisions are accepted (fees may apply). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Small appliances such as microwaves and dorm or miniature refrigerators are accepted for a fee; large appliances go to the Waste Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Large appliances, including those containing Freon, are not taken at the HMR facility; take them to the Waste Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Lead acid and household batteries are accepted (fees may apply). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drivers must remain in vehicles; hazardous materials must be in the trunk, liftgate or truck bed. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Rates & Fees - Hazardous Material (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
  • For Brown County residents, computers, TVs, any electronic item, corded appliances and latex paint cost $0.35 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Miniature refrigerators cost $15 per unit; microwaves $5 per unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Rates & Fees (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
  • Residential disposal of latex paint, waste oil, antifreeze and bulbs is $0.35 per pound; corded electronics and battery-powered devices are $0.35 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Automotive/lead acid batteries are $1 each; household batteries and battery-containing devices have no cost; fire extinguishers and microwaves are $5 each; small Freon appliances $15 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • At the Waste Transfer Station: waste tires $440 per ton; large appliances containing Freon $15 per unit; non-Freon large appliances and microwaves $5 per unit; minimum fee $28 per transaction. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Waste Transfer Station and South Landfill only accept credit cards (MasterCard, Discover, Visa). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Waste Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
  • The Brown County Waste Transfer Station is at 3734 W. Mason St, Hobart, WI 54155; all loads must be tarped. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Acceptable Waste Material (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
  • Refrigerators and freezers (doors open) and tires are accepted for recycling for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap metal is accepted with no fee; keep it separate for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronic waste and batteries are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bulk Household Items (opens in new tab) · City of Green Bay
  • Green Bay residents can drop off bulk household items at the Municipal Garages (East Side, 1820 Mills Street; West Side, 519 South Oneida Street) with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hours are Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m., and the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of each month 7 a.m.-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents of Allouez, Ashwaubenon, Bellevue, De Pere, Town of Green Bay, Town of Scott, Wrightstown and other towns or villages may not use these sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted bulk household items include beds, bed frames, box springs and mattresses, chairs, and couches, loveseats and sofas. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Couches, loveseats and sofas, desks, entertainment centers and non-electric exercise equipment are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not accepted at the sites: appliances, batteries, electronics, Freon-containing units, paint, tires and TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics, paint, tires and TVs are not accepted at the drop-off sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics and Freon-containing units are not accepted at the drop-off sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The City does not provide a bulk collection service; bulk household items placed curbside are invoiced to the property owner: $105 up to 3 cubic yards (2026 fees). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computers, TVs and other electronics placed curbside are invoiced at $65 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances placed curbside are invoiced at $35 each (including microwaves, washers and dryers) and $52 each for refrigerators and freezers (remove doors). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Overflow Trash / Bulk Pick Up (opens in new tab) · City of Green Bay
  • Bulk items may be brought year-round, free of charge for residents, to the East and West Side Municipal Garage drop-off facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • In 2026 there are two bulk household pickup weeks (spring and September 21-25); on the regular collection day residents may set out up to two cubic yards of bulk items free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Store and Donation Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW)
  • Goodwill NCW Green Bay East store and donation location: 1301 S. Brosig St., Green Bay, WI 54311; 920-465-9601. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Donate to Goodwill NCW (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW)
  • Goodwill NCW accepts donations including electronics and furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Store and Donation Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW)
  • Goodwill NCW Green Bay West store and donation location: 1660 W. Mason St., Green Bay, WI 54303; 920-569-1596. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Donate to Goodwill NCW (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW)
  • Goodwill NCW accepts donations including electronics and furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Wisconsin DNR: Electronics Recycling (E-cycle) (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
  • E-Cycle Wisconsin is a manufacturer-funded statewide program that collects and recycles certain electronics used by households and K-12 schools. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DNR offers a finder for electronics collection sites and free mail-back programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Wisconsin DNR: E-Cycle Wisconsin program information (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
  • Individuals and K-12 schools can use E-Cycle Wisconsin to save on electronics recycling (DNR does not say it is free at collection sites). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Individuals and K-12 schools may recycle electronics through E-Cycle Wisconsin; businesses are not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Businesses must still recycle, reuse or manage their electronics as hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The electronics disposal bans apply to devices from everyone: households, schools, businesses, governments and institutions. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Televisions are banned from Wisconsin landfills and incinerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computers (desktop, laptop, netbook, tablet), qualifying game consoles, desktop printers and computer monitors are banned from Wisconsin landfills and incinerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computer accessories (keyboards, mice, speakers, external hard drives, flash drives) and DVD players, VCRs and DVRs are also banned from disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TV and monitor accessories (remotes, cable/satellite/streaming receivers, cords and A/V cables, security cameras, home theater speakers), fax machines and cellphones are also banned from disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Eligible electronics under E-Cycle Wisconsin include cellphones, computers, desktop printers and computer monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Eligible electronics also include fax machines, tablets and e-readers, televisions, video game consoles and battery-operated hand-held game devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Wis. Stat. 287.07 Prohibitions on land disposal and incineration (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
  • Since September 1, 2010, state law has banned listed electronic devices from landfills, solid waste incinerators and from trash containers headed to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Wisconsin DNR: How to recycle electronics in Wisconsin (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
  • Electronics from Wisconsin households and K-12 schools may be recycled through E-Cycle Wisconsin. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Many electronics manufacturers also offer free mail-back programs, mainly for consumers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling fees vary between collection sites; DNR advises calling ahead to find the total cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Before going, ask a collection site or recycler what it takes, whom it accepts from, what it charges, whether it picks up and how it destroys data. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Disconnect devices from online services and erase personal data before recycling; deleting files does not clear them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Working computers and other electronics may be donated to a school, nonprofit or other organization; call first. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Wisconsin DNR: What to recycle in Wisconsin (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
  • Electronics do not belong in curbside recycling bins or carts; the equipment is not designed for them. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Wisconsin DNR: Proper handling of used batteries (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
  • Lead-acid batteries are banned from Wisconsin landfills and solid waste incinerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Lead-acid ("automotive type") batteries are those in cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats and other vehicles and devices with internal combustion engines. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Consumers may bring lead-acid batteries for recycling to any Wisconsin retailer that sells them, during normal business hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Return is free when the customer buys a new battery and brings in a used one. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Without buying a new battery, customers may be charged up to $3 per used battery. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Retailers must charge a $10 deposit on automotive replacement batteries and refund it in money when the customer returns a used battery to the same retailer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The retailer may ask for proof of purchase; the trade-in is not a product return and has no time limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Alkaline batteries may go in the trash, though some retailers and recycling locations accept them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Never put batteries or electronics in curbside recycling carts or bins. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • When storing batteries for recycling, tape the ends with clear packing tape or bag each battery separately. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DNR points residents to The Battery Network (1-877-2-RECYCLE): many retailers in this nonprofit program have in-store collection boxes for rechargeable batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents can also contact their local recycling program about battery collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The E-Cycle Wisconsin site list also shows some rechargeable battery collection locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Wis. Stat. 287.18 Lead acid battery collection (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
  • For batteries brought in without a trade-in purchase, a retailer need not accept more than 2 per person per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The deposit rule covers automotive-type batteries such as car, truck, motorcycle, ATV, UTV, snowmobile, golf cart, tractor, lawn and garden, marine and other engine-starting batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.

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