Recycling in New Berlin, WI

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Waukesha County
  • All sites are free to Waukesha County residents, who must show proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Drop-Off Center (opens in new tab) · City of Waukesha
  • Any city or county resident may bring household hazardous waste, including oil-based paint and stain, at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycling Center and Trash Information (opens in new tab) · City of New Berlin
  • Accepted: used antifreeze, appliances (stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, microwaves, dehumidifiers, water heaters), car batteries, yard waste, cans, cardboard, glass, paper, used motor oil, plastics 1, 2 and 5, and scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap metal is accepted (motors drained of gas and oil). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not accepted: computers, TVs, electronics, household batteries, propane tanks, carpeting, mattresses, styrofoam, furniture, hazardous materials such as paint, and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hazardous materials (paints, cleaners, gas) and tires are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For large amounts of cardboard, the city recommends scheduling a free bulk item pickup with Johns Disposal (262-473-4700). Checked October 26, 2026.
• 2026 Recycle Center Information (opens in new tab) · City of New Berlin
  • Residential use only; a valid photo ID is required for entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For bulky items or a special pickup outside weekly service, residents schedule a free curbside pickup with Johns Disposal at 262-473-4700. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of New Berlin
  • Johns Disposal customers can dispose of electronic items two times a year in place of multiple bulk trash items at no additional cost, by scheduling a special pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Do not leave electronics by the garbage can without a previously scheduled pickup day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Technologies in New Berlin collects TVs, PCs, laptops, cellphones, monitors, keyboards, mice and wireless devices for free on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycle Technologies (opens in new tab) · Recycle Technologies
  • Recycle Technologies' Wisconsin facility is at 2815 South 171st Street, New Berlin, WI 53151. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of New Berlin
  • Oil-based paints are accepted at Waukesha County HHW sites; latex paint, non-hazardous cleaners, motor oil and oil filters are not. 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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