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Microwave Recycling in Green Bay, WI

Microwaves cost $5 at the Brown County HMR facility or Waste Transfer Station, or $35 if collected from a Green Bay curb.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

4 ways to get rid of a microwave in Green Bay

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Green BayNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Brown County Hazardous Material Recovery (HMR) facilityCounty service · Brown CountyOpen to everyone$5
    How it works

    Brown County Port & Resource Recovery household hazardous waste and electronics drop-off at 2561 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54304 (the U.S. Census places this address in Ashwaubenon village). Residential drop-off Tuesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursday noon-6 p.m. Takes paint and chemicals, electronics (TVs, computers), small appliances such as microwaves and mini refrigerators, and batteries; per-pound or per-unit fees apply to some items.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Microwave$5
    • Residential drop-off Tuesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursday noon-6 p.m.; stay in your vehicle with items in the trunk or truck bed.

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  3. Brown County Waste Transfer StationCounty service · Brown CountyOpen to everyone$5
    How it works

    Brown County drop-off for trash, large appliances, tires and scrap metal at 3734 W. Mason St, Hobart, WI 54155. Fees apply (credit card only; $28 minimum per transaction): Freon appliances such as refrigerators $15 each, microwaves $5 each, tires $440 per ton; scrap metal has no fee. No electronics or batteries.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Microwave$5
    • Credit card only; $28 minimum per transaction; loads must be tarped.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. City of Green Bay curbside bulk, appliance and electronics collection (invoiced)City service · Green BayGreen Bay residents$35
    How it works

    Green Bay does not run a regular bulk collection service, but items placed at the curb are collected and invoiced to the property owner (2026: bulk items $105 up to 3 cubic yards; electronics such as TVs and computers $65 each; appliances $35 each; refrigerators and freezers $52 each). During two bulk pickup weeks a year, up to two cubic yards of bulk items (no appliances or electronics) go free on the regular collection day.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Appliance placed curbside$35
    • Invoiced to the property owner after collection; 2026 rates, subject to change annually.

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Places that don’t take microwaves (2)

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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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
    • 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.
    • 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.
  • Rates & Fees (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
    • 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.
  • Bulk Household Items (opens in new tab) · City of Green Bay
    • 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.
    • 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.
  • 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.
    • Goodwill NCW stores and donation centers do not accept large appliances such as microwaves, or large furniture such as mattresses. 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.
    • Goodwill NCW stores and donation centers do not accept large appliances such as microwaves, or large furniture such as mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wis. Stat. 287.01 Definitions (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
    • Microwave ovens are major appliances under Wisconsin law. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wis. Stat. 287.07 Prohibitions on land disposal and incineration (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
    • The statute lets a microwave oven go to a landfill if its capacitor has been removed (and handled as required). Checked October 26, 2026.

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