“HOW TO” RECYCLING INFORMATION All Materials can be Co-mingled What Do I Recycle? Cleaning and Preparation What Can’t Be Recycled? Glass Glass food and beverage containers: only clear, green and brown. Remove and discard caps and rings and rinse thoroughly Non-container glass, dishes, Pyrex cooking ware, mirrors, light bulbs, window glass. Aluminum Cans & Foil ONLY RINSE CLEAN, Flattening Optional Tin & Steel Cans Tin, Steel and bi-metal beverage and food cans RINSE CLEAN Flattening Optional, You may leave the lid inside the can Cardboard Sides (Juice Cans), Aerosol Cans, Paint Cans Plastic All Milk, Soda, and Detergent Bottles, Other Bottles or dishes marked #1 PETE, #2 HDPE, #3 V, #4 LDPE, #5 PP, #6 PS, & #7 OTHER RINSE CLEAN Remove and Discard Lids in Trash Styrofoam and Film, Hard Plastic (Toys, etc.) Medicine Bottles & Syringes and Plastic bags Waste Oil Automotive, Motorcycle, Lawn & Garden, Snow blowers Place in clear 1 gallon jug w/secure cap Newspapers, brown paper grocery bags, magazines, telephone books, catalogs, junk mail, brochures, flyers, regular & window envelopes, cereal boxes, tissue boxes, shoe boxes, paper tubes, soda and beer cases, stationary, computer paper, note paper, typing paper Newspapers and Magazines may be bundled or placed in a brown paper bag. Cardboard must be flattened and cut to no larger than 24” x 24” Newspapers, Magazines, Office Paper and Cardboard ONLY Wrapping paper, used tissue paper, dog food bags Recycling Rules  Glass, aluminum, tin, steel cans, plastics, & paper products may be mixed together in one container.  All non-recyclable materials shall be placed in the TRASH container.  Do not place recyclable material in plastic bags – all material must be loose 1040 Indianhead Drive Mosinee, WI 54455 Phone: 715-693-7123 Fax: 715-693-7103 Web: www.irow.bz Drop-Box Locations & Times Wausau Police Dept 515 Grand Avenue, Wausau Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm in Lobby No Holiday Drop Off Everest Metro Police Dept 5303 Mesker Street, Weston Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm in Lobby No Holiday Drop Off Rothschild Police Dept 211 Grand Ave, Rothschild Open24 hrs/day in Lobby 365 Days per Year Colby-Abbotsford Police Dept* 112 W Spruce Street, Abbotsford Mon, Wed & Fri, 8am-5pm Tues & Thurs, 8am-1pm in Lobby *If traveling long distance, suggested to call 715-223-4944 to ensure availability Kronenwetter Police Dept 1582 Kronenwetter Drive, Kronenwetter What’s allowed at the Drop-Box? Open24 hrs/day, Outside Access 365 Days per Year Over-the-counter & prescription medications Bring in original containers Remove or cover all personal information Items Not Allowed Radioactive Chemo Drugs or IV bags No needles or syringes Thank you for your support! Aspirus Pharmacy AOD Partnership Council Brickner’s of Wausau Colby-Abbotsford Police Dept. Everest Metro Police Dept. Kronenwetter Police Dept. Marathon Co. Building Maintenance Dept. Marathon Co. Parks Dept. Marathon Co. Dept. of Medical Examiner Marathon Co. Health Dept. Marathon Co. Sheriff’s Dept Marathon Co. Solid Waste Dept. Rothschild Police Department Shopko Pharmacy (Wausau, Rothschild, & Abbotsford) Target Pharmacy Walgreens Pharmacy Wausau Police Dept. Young’s Drug Store For More Information Marathon Co Solid Waste & Recycling Line 1-877-270-3989 or visit healthymarathoncounty.org Disposal costs paid for by: Printing sponsored by: Marathon County Medication Drop-Box Program Providing a safe place to dispose of unwanted & unused medications since January 2010 Updated May 2012 What is the problem? Why use a medication drop off? Protects the environment Studies have found traces of different pharmaceuticals in wastewater throughout the United States. Do NOT flush or pour them down the a drain or sink. Increases public safety According to the National Survey on Drug Abuse & Health, 70% of those 12 yrs & older who abuse non-medical painkillers are obtained through a friend or relative, both legally and illegally. Improves public health Throwing unused or unwanted medications in the trash, or leaving them out can lead to dangerous unintended exposure to people or animals. Treat and store both prescription and over-the-counter drugs like any other poison. Every day, 2,200 youth age 12 to 17 abuse a pain reliever for the first time. In 2008, nearly 2 million teens age 12 to 17 reported abusing prescription drugs. Among 12 to 13 year olds, prescription medications are now their drug of choice. Since 1997, there has been over a 400% increase in those seeking treatment for non-medical use of prescription painkillers. In 2004, nearly half of all emergency room visits resulting from over-the-counter cough or cold remedies were patients between 12 to 20. Emergency room visits for the non-medical use of prescription or over-the-counter medications are now comparable to illicit drugs, such as heroin or cocaine. Source: SAMHSA, 2008 National Survey on Drug Use & Health (Sept 2009) How can I tell if my loved one is abusing these drugs? Problems at school or work Neglected appearance Changes physical health (constricted pupils, slurred speech or flushed skin) Personality changes, mood swings or irritability Missing or unfamiliar pills Empty bottles or packages Running out of pills quickly, losing pills, or requesting refills Borrowing money or having extra cash What can I do about it? Think of your home . . . What prescription & over-the-counter medications do you have? Where are they kept? What is the expiration date? Would you know if some were missing? Secure, Monitor & Dispose GOT STUFF PILING UP… CALL the Marathon County Solid Waste and Recycling Information Line Toll Free 1-877-270-3989 Find out how to properly manage the following: hazardous materials, bulky items, electronics, appliances, recyclables, rubbish, fluorescent bulbs, construction debris, etc. Get information about: special events, prices/fees, landfill hours/directions, waste reduction, how to recycle more, composting, etc. Marathon County Solid Waste Department: 18500 E, Highway 29, Ringle, WI 54471 Marathon County Landfill is about 12 mi. east of Wausau on HWY 29. PASS THE HWY Q EXIT INTO RINGLE (it is just a landmark). Go about 1.5 miles past Q. The landfill entrance is a left turn (north) directly off of HWY 29. Sign says “trucks enter here landfill”. HOURS: Weekdays: 7 am - 4 pm Saturdays: Spring & Fall: 8 - 11 am Summer (June-July-August): 8 am - noon. Winter (1st Sat. in Dec. thru last Sat. in Feb.): landfill closed. Last load accepted 1/2 hour before closing time. By state law you are required to cover or tarp refuse before transporting. Regular Waste includes construction/demolition materials & non-asbestos shingles & siding (water heaters, when brought in with the rest of these materials have no fee if kept separate). See asbestos sheet for asbestos shingles and siding. Minimum Fee: $12 per load (500 pounds and less). From 501 to 1,000 pounds, $22 per load. Over 1,000 pounds it is pro-rated at $42/ton Cash, checks and credit cards accepted for payment. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE ITEM Air Conditioner Ammonia Refrigerator FEE 25 25 CD / DVD Player 5 Computer (CPU) ITEM Propane Tank (EMPTY) 20 lbs or less (oxygen, helium, etc.) FEE 5 Refrigerator 15 10 Residential Furnace 10 Copier 20 Scanner 10 Dehumidifier 15 Stove 10 Dishwasher 10 Television < 32” Diagonal Television > 32” Diagonal 15 20 Dryer 10 Television (Console) 20 Fax Machine .50 1 Freezer 15 Garbage Disposal 10 Keyboard Laptop 3 5 10 Tires (Semi) Fluorescent Bulbs: 4’ and under and over 4’. More than 10, call ahead. ANTI-FREEZE: Call Clean Sweep (by appointment only). No Fee. BATTERIES: CAR (Lead-Acid):free; put in container by scale house. RECYCLABLE (non-alkaline): bring into scale house (free at landfill). CONTAMINATED SOIL: Refer to Eileen or Meleesa. DEAD ANIMALS (case by case). Refer to Eileen or Meleesa. FLUORESCENTS (fee):Businesses call Chris Bahlow of Veolia 715-298-2623 or another lamp recycler 10 Tires (Auto & Small Truck) Ballast Miscellaneous 5 20 Microwave 20 Monitor 10 Oil Filters (used) .50 Printer 10 Tires (Tractor) 15 Trash Compactor 10 Typewriter (Electric) 5 VCR 5 Video Arcade Game 10 Washer 10 Water Cooler 15 10 Welder OVER HAZARDOUS WASTE: Call Clean Sweep (by appointment only). MEDICAL WASTE: (See Drop off brochure). Free. MOTOR OIL (used): recycle for free at landfill. OIL-BASED PAINT: Call Clean Sweep (by appointment only). Free. SHARPS (free): Call Clean Sweep (by appointment only). SHINGLES: Businesses (roofers, builders, etc.) with asbestos shingles or siding must call Eileen or Meleesa. THERMOMETERS: exchange mercury for digital. See press release. YARD WASTE not accepted at all. Marathon County Solid Waste Department Clean Sweep Program at Marathon County Landfill R18500 Highway 29, Ringle Must Call Ahead for Appointment - 715-446-3101 extension 100 ! Open to Residents of Lincoln and Marathon County—no fees* Businesses: Must call Chris Bahlow Veolia (715-298-2623) for fees Agricultural Hazardous Materials Collection Program AG USERS MUST SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS (Most ag-used chemicals) Statute requires Marathon Co. accept the first 200# of agricultural chemcials for free. MATERIALS ACCEPTED Creosote ~ Deagreasers ~ Fuel ~ Ether Cleaning Solvents ~ Drain Cleaners Dry Cleaning Fluids ~ Gun Cleaners Fungicides ~ Herbicides ~ Insecticides Metal Cleaners ~ Mildew Cleaners Oven Cleaners ~ Floor/Furniture Polish Nail Polish Removers ~ Thinners ~ Oilbased Paints ~ Varnish ~ Turpintine Hobby Materials ~ Photography Cleaners Aerosol Paints (can must have paint in it) Sharps (accepted if packaged in same way as Portage County) Anti-Freeze ~ Fluorescent Bulbs* NON-CLEAN-SWEEP PROGRAM ITEMS: FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TOLL FREE 1-877-270-3989    Asbestos Asphalt, Concrete Stumps and Large chunks of trees: Disposal/recycling options Battery Disposal: See two sheets    Book Recycling Compost Bin and Pail Sale: Electronics Recycling: NEVER ACCEPTED! Locations in Marathon and Wood Counties  Event Recycling Programs: Ammunition ~ Compressed fuel cylinders Explosives ~ Freon ~ Latex Paint Fire Extinguishers (if empty take to landfill to recycle as scrap metal for free) Medical wastes ~ Radioactive materials Water-based stains or caulks Empty Aerosol Cans (remove lids and recycle with metal containers) Bin Loan Program Sheet    Fire Extinguishers Habitat for Humanity Recycled Building Materials Facility (not a ReStore) Medications: Drop Box Program AND Get the Meds Out Press Release           Mobile Homes Oil Filters accepted at various auto part stores Plastic Film Roll-off Dumpsters Scrap Metal Sharps Tanning Beds Textile Recycling Thermometers Exchange Program Yard Waste Services *Fluorescent bulbs have a fee. See other side. OVER What we do (besides e-cycling) We are an interfaith organization of volunteers who share their time and talents with people of the West Indies and the North Central Wisconsin area. What we do in the West Indies Good News Project serves people in the West Indies by shipping humanitarian aid and also sending short-term volunteer teams to build homes, teach in schools, provide medical care and visit the imprisoned and elderly. What we do in North Central Wisconsin We also serve people here in North Central Wisconsin who require the shortterm usage of medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds and much more with a program called H.E.L.P. (Health Equipment Loan Program) Your guide to the friendliest electronic recycling 1106 Fifth Street Wausau, WI 54403-3584 715-843-5985 email: goodnews@goodnewswi.com www.goodnewswi.com Here’s a list of what we accept: Computers, laptops and monitors We make it easy and safe. Mice and keyboards Drive up/drop off at our warehouse, conveniently located at: Printers and scanners 1106 Fifth Street near Downtown Wausau Our electronic recycling does a lot of good. Any size or type of television You’ll be greeted with a smile 100% of the proceeds go to support the work we do in the West Indies and locally here in North Central Wisconsin Microwaves Accepting electronics every Friday (other days by appointment only) Keeps toxic materials out of our landfills and drinking water Pickup of your items can be arranged at an additional charge. Call for details. Circuit boards, monitors and televisions are disassembled and disposed of properly Fax machines and copiers Phones and cell phones Just about any electronic device with a cord Sorry, we don’t accept: Liquids, paints, chemicals Large appliances Batteries or fluorescent bulbs Newspaper, cardboard, or cans Data security is guaranteed You can find us in surrounding communities. Dates and locations are on our website: www.goodnewswi.com