Where to Dispose of Items

Item Disposal

For the protection of the environment as well as collection equipment, please see the below information for proper handling and disposal of materials.  Proper disposal will also help improve the longevity of your curbside trash cart, which cost $58 to replace.

Aerosol Cans Place in curbside Waste Management recycling cart *Empty cans only *No propane or gas cans/tanks *Alternatively, go through a mail back recycling program such as here

	Aluminum and Aluminum Cans Place in curbside Waste Management recycling cart *Uncrushed cans *Rinse/clean items prior to disposal *Alternatively, can be brought to American Auto Iron & Metal (920-923-6602), Sadoff Iron & Metal (920-921-2070), Aronson Recycling in Waupun (920-324-2209 or aronsonrecycling.com) or Marcoe’s Recycling (920-929-8666)

	Ammunition/Old Weapons or Guns Do not place in curbside carts *Contact Police Department to see if they will accept the particular item (920-906-5555) *Contact local gun ranges to see if they will accept the particular item: MW Shooters (866-269-4995)

Anti-Freeze Do not place in curbside carts *Take to Valvoline Instant Oil Change (920-921-9776), WalMart Auto Care Center (920-929-6471) or AutoZone (920-924-8124) *Annual City Hazardous Waste Event in Late Summer/Early Fall accepts. Watch for announcements on City’s page in the “Latest News” section here. *Annual County Clean Sweep in Late Spring/Early Summer accepts. Watch for announcement on County’s website here.

	Appliances Can be brought to the Bulky Waste Site (hours and fees found here) *Includes stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, dryers, freezers, microwaves, toasters, blenders, vacuums, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, water softeners, water heaters or furnaces *Do NOT place in your curbside garbage cart

	Asbestos Related Materials Do not place in curbside cart *Follow DNR guidelines found here *More information on asbestos exposure, handling and disposing can be found here
	Ashes Place in curbside City of Fond du Lac carts *Completely cool and bag ashes prior to disposal

	Automotive/Vehicle Fluids Do not place in curbside carts *Annual City Hazardous Waste Event in Late Summer/Early Fall accepts. Watch for announcements on City’s page in the “Latest News” section here. *Annual County Clean Sweep in Late Spring/Early Summer accepts. Watch for announcement on County’s website here. **Includes transmission fluid, gas/oil mixtures, old gasoline, brake fluid

	Ballasts Do not place in curbside carts *Take to Batteries Plus Bulbs (920-922-8000) https://www.batteriesplus.com/t/recycling *Alternatively, go through a mail back recycling program such as here

	Batteries – Alkaline Place in curbside City of Fond du Lac cart *Includes single-use (non-rechargeable) AA, AAA, C, D *Alternatively: Recycle, for a fee, through mail programs or bring to Batteries Plus Bulbs (920-922-8000) https://www.batteriesplus.com/t/recycling *Alternatively, go through a mail back recycling program such as here

Batteries – Other Do not place in curbside carts Auto/Vehicle Batteries *Take to Advance Auto Parts (920-922-5737), Batteries Plus Bulbs (920-922-8000), Northern Battery (920-921-0753) or AutoZone (920-924-8124) *Retail store new batteries are purchased from (Fleet Farm, Menards, etc) often take these while offering money back on your next battery purchase Electronic (Lithium), Rechargeable (Nickel) or Specialty (Watch, Hearing Aid, Etc) Batteries *Take to Batteries Plus Bulbs (920-922-8000) https://www.batteriesplus.com/t/recycling or Staples in Beaver Dam(920-356-0591 or here) *Alternatively, go through a mail back recycling program such as here

	Books and Magazines Place in curbside Waste Management recycling cart *Remove covers, particularly those with glossy or hardcovers, prior to disposal

	Boat & Watercraft Not accepted at bulky waste site *Take to Waste Management (1207 S Hickory St) *Donate through Goodwill program found here.  This includes running and non-running motorboats, sailboats, fishing boats, yachts, pontoon boats, personal watercrafts and more

	Brush and Branches These items can be dropped off free of charge just north of 530 Doty Street. *The yard dump site is open 24/7 to City of Fond du Lac Residents ONLY *There is no pick-up service offered by the City for brush and branches

Bulbs Do not place any bulbs, other than incandescent or halogen, in curbside carts *Take to Batteries Plus Bulbs (920-922-8000) https://www.batteriesplus.com/t/recycling or Riley Electric (920-922-7711) **Includes: LED, Compact Fluorescent (CFL), Incandescent, Circular Florescent, Fluorescent Tubes, U Bend Fluorescent, Plastic Coated & Shatter Shield, Germicidal & UV Lamps, Mercury Vapor, Cold Cathode, Halogen, Metal Halide and High Pressure *Alternatively, go through a mail back recycling program such as here

	Campers & RVs Not accepted at bulky waste site *Donate through Goodwill program found here.  This includes running and non-running motorhomes, RVs, campers, travel trailers, pop-up trailers, fifth wheels and more

	Car Parts Do not place in curbside carts *Take to local scrap metal yard such as Sadoff Iron & Metal (920-921-2070) or American Auto Iron & Metal (920-923-6602)

	Cardboard Place in curbside Waste Management recycling cart *Flatten before placing in cart *Alternatively, carboard may be dropped off at Waste Management (1207 S Hickory St), Festival Foods (1125 E Johnson – bin outside their grocery doors) or Aronson Recycling in Waupun (920-324-2209 or aronsonrecycling.com) *Do not include boxes with grease and food waste (such as soiled pizza boxes)

	Carboard/Paper Cartons Place in curbside Waste Management recycling cart *Rinse before disposing of

	Carpet Rolls of carpet can be brought to the Bulky Waste Site (hours and fees found here) *Alternatively, can be brought to Guelig’s Waste Removal & Demolition (920-477-2068) or visit here *Scraps of carpet can be brought to Waste Management (1207 S Hickory St) or Guelig’s Waste Removal & Demolition (920-477-2068) or visit here

	Carpet Padding Rolls of carpet padding can be brought to the Bulky Waste Site (hours and fees found here) Alternatively, can be brought to Aronson Recycling in Waupun (920-324-2209 or aronsonrecycling.com) or Guelig’s Waste Removal & Demolition (920-477-2068) or visit here *Scraps of carpet padding can be brought to Waste Management (1207 S Hickory St)

	Cat Litter Place in curbside City of Fond du Lac cart *Bag up before disposing of

	CDs and DVDs Place in curbside City of Fond du Lac cart

Cleaning or Acid Products Full or partially used – do not place in curbside carts *Annual City Hazardous Waste Event in Late Summer/Early Fall accepts. Watch for announcements on City’s page in the “Latest News” section here. *Annual County Clean Sweep in Late Spring/Early Summer accepts. Watch for announcement on County’s website here. **Includes aerosol cleaners, floor care products, furniture polish, drain and bathroom cleaners, metal polish, oven and tile cleaners, disinfectants, gun cleaning solvents

	Christmas Trees These can be dropped off free of charge just north of 530 Doty Street. *The yard dump site is open 24/7 to City of Fond du Lac Residents ONLY *There is no pick-up service offered by the City for Christmas trees

	Circuit Boards Do not place in curbside carts *Take to Aronson Recycling in Waupun (920-324-2209 or aronsonrecycling.com) or Sadoff Iron & Metal (920-921-2070) or Staples in Beaver Dam(920-356-0591 or here) *Annual City Household Electronics Drop-off in Late Spring/Early Summer accepts. Watch for announcements on City’s page in the “Latest News” section here.

	Concrete Do not place in curbside carts *Take to John R Giese Enterprises (920-906-5003) or Guelig’s Waste Removal & Demolition (920-477-2068) or visit here

	Construction Debris Do not place in curbside carts *Take to Waste Management (1207 S Hickory St) **Includes roofing shingles, scraps of lumber, tiles, drywall, doors, windows, countertops, cabinets, etc *Take to Guelig’s Waste Removal & Demolition (920-477-2068) or visit here **Includes siding, asphalt, bricks, carpet, building materials, tiles, concrete, drywall, insulation, fixtures, lumber

	Dirt/Soil Do not place in curbside carts *Alternatively, check with local landscaping/excavation contractors or gravel pits to see if they are in current need of product, or if you can use their dumpsite

Electronics Do not place in curbside carts *Take to Batteries Plus Bulbs (920-922-8000) https://www.batteriesplus.com/t/recycling **Includes Tablets, Laptops, Cell Phone & Smart Phones, Portable Tools, Power Cords, Charging Accessories *Take to Sadoff Iron & Metal (920-921-2070) or here for current pricing **Includes computers, cell phones, memory chips, keyboards, circuit boards, monitors, printers, copiers, fax machines, gaming consoles, power supplies, network equipment and TV’s/televisions *Take to Staples in Beaver Dam(920-356-0591 or here) **Includes accessories, adapters, cables, all-in-one computers, cable/satellite receivers, calculators, camcorders, CD/DVD/Blu-ray players, coffee brewers (less than 40 lbs.), computer speakers, connected home devices, copiers, cordless phones, desktop computers, digital cameras, digital projectors, eReaders, fax machines, flash drivers, gaming consoles/handhelds, GPS devices, hard drives, iPod/MP3 players, keyboards and mice, laptops, mobile phones, modems, monitors (including CRT, LED/LCD, plasma), printers/multifunctional devices, routers, scanners, shredders, small servers, stereo receivers, tablets, UPS/battery backup devices, video streaming devices and webcams *Annual City Household Electronics Drop-off in Late Spring/Early Summer accepts. Watch for announcements on City’s page in the “Latest News” section here. **Includes CRT monitors, TV’s/televisions, microwaves, large copy machines, computers, tablets, laptops, hard drives, printers, scanners, VCR & DVD players, fax machines, radio, stereo, typewriter, keyboard, mice, circuit boards, cables, cell phones, telephones, cameras, camcorders, cordless power tools, video games, small kitchen appliances and other small electronics *Alternatively, go through a mail back recycling program such as here

	Equipment Can be brought to the Bulky Waste Site (hours and fees found here) *Includes smaller equipment found within a house or garage such as push mowers, exercise equipment, snow blowers, bicycles, riding lawn mowers, power washers, etc

	Eye Glasses Place in curbside City of Fond du Lac cart *Alternatively, can take to Fond du Lac Senior Center (920-322-3630) – Lions Eyeglass Drop-Off Site

	Fertilizer Full or partially used – do not place in curbside carts *Annual City Hazardous Waste Event in Late Summer/Early Fall accepts. Watch for announcements on City’s page in the “Latest News” section here. *Annual County Clean Sweep in Late Spring/Early Summer accepts. Watch for announcement on County’s website here.
	Fire Extinguishers If empty – place in curbside Waste Management recycling cart or trash cart if not metal *Empty metal extinguishers can also be taken for scrap metal to Sadoff Iron & Metal (920-921-2070) If full/operable – take to local fire department (815 S Main St)
	Foam Products Place in curbside City of Fond du Lac cart *Includes packing Styrofoam, to-go containers and foam coolers
	Foil or Foil Containers Place in curbside Waste Management recycling cart *Clean food waste off of items before disposing of
	Furniture Can be brought to the Bulky Waste Site (hours and fees found here) *Includes beds – frames, mattresses and box springs, chairs, couches, loveseats, recliners, dressers, coffee tables, hutches, kitchen tables and chairs, outdoor patio sets, pianos
	Garden Waste This can be dropped off free of charge just north of 530 Doty Street. *The yard dump site is open 24/7 to City of Fond du Lac Residents ONLY *There is no pick-up service offered by the City for garden or other yard waste *Do NOT place in your curbside garbage cart
	Gasoline Do not place in curbside carts *Annual City Hazardous Waste Event in Late Summer/Early Fall accepts. Watch for announcements on City’s page in the “Latest News” section here. *Annual County Clean Sweep in Late Spring/Early Summer accepts. Watch for announcement on County’s website here.
	Glass Jars or Bottles Place in curbside Waste Management recycling cart *Clean food waste out of items before disposing of
	Glass – Other Types Place in curbside City of Fond du Lac cart – bagging up or securing if possible Windshield Glass *Take to Safelite AutoGlass (920-933-4229)
	Grass Clippings These can be dropped off free of charge just north of 530 Doty Street. *The yard dump site is open 24/7 to City of Fond du Lac Residents ONLY *There is no pick-up service offered by the City for grass or other yard waste *Do NOT place in your curbside garbage cart

	Hazardous Waste Full or partially used – do not place in curbside carts *Includes anything that says on the label “Danger, warning, caution, poison, combustible, flammable, corrosive or toxic” *Annual City Hazardous Waste Event in Late Summer/Early Fall accepts. Watch for announcements on City’s page in the “Latest News” section here. *Annual County Clean Sweep in Late Spring/Early Summer accepts. Watch for announcement on County’s website here.
	Leaves These can be dropped off free of charge just north of 530 Doty Street. *The yard dump site is open 24/7 to City of Fond du Lac Residents ONLY *Every Fall, there is a City-Wide Leaf pickup. Watch for announcements on the City’s page in the “Latest News” section here. *Do NOT place in your curbside garbage cart
	Mattresses/Box Springs Can be brought to the Bulky Waste Site (hours found here)
	Medication/Prescriptions Do not place in curbside carts *These items can be dropped off at the Police Department lobby Monday – Friday from 8 am to 4 pm (920-906-5555) – no needles of any form *Alternatively, go through a mail back recycling program such as here
	Mercury Do not place in curbside carts *Annual City Hazardous Waste Event in Late Summer/Early Fall accepts. Watch for announcements on City’s page in the “Latest News” section here. *Annual County Clean Sweep in Late Spring/Early Summer accepts. Watch for announcement on County’s website here. *Alternatively, go through a mail back recycling program such as here
	Metals Can be brought to the Bulky Waste Site (hours and fees found here) *This includes aluminum, stainless steel, iron, copper or copper wire, brass *Alternatively, can be brought to American Auto Iron & Metal (920-923-6602), Sadoff Iron & Metal (920-921-2070), Aronson Recycling in Waupun (920-324-2209 or aronsonrecycling.com) or Marcoe’s Recycling (920-929-8666)
	Microwave Ovens These can be dropped off at the Bulky Waste Site (hours and fees found here) *Do NOT place in your curbside garbage cart
	Mulch Do not place in curbside carts *Alternatively, check with local landscaping/excavation contractors or gravel pits to see if they are in current need of product, or if you can use their dumpsite
	Needles, Syringes or Lancets Do not place in curbside carts *Check with local clinic or store/pharmacy purchased from for a drop box for used items
	Oil Regular oil ONLY can be brought to the Bulky Waste Site free of charge (hours found here) Hydraulic oil: *Annual City Hazardous Waste Event in Late Summer/Early Fall accepts. Watch for announcements on City’s page in the “Latest News” section here. *Annual County Clean Sweep in Late Spring/Early Summer accepts. Watch for announcement on County’s website here. Gear oil: *Take to Advance Auto Parts (920-922-5737)
	Oil Filters Do not place in curbside carts *Take to O’Reilly Auto Parts (920-921-5445) or WalMart Auto Care Center (920-929-6471)

	Paint Products Full or partially used – do not place in curbside carts *This applies to oil-based paints, varnishes, shellacs, turpentine, thinners, lead-based, nail polish, artists’ or wood preservatives *Annual City Hazardous Waste Event in Late Summer/Early Fall accepts. Watch for announcements on City’s page in the “Latest News” section here. *Annual County Clean Sweep in Late Spring/Early Summer accepts. Watch for announcement on County’s website here. *Latex paint can be placed in regular trash by drying out first. This can be done either by taking the lid off (if small amount is left) or adding in a drying agent such as oil-dri or cat litter
	Paper Place in curbside Waste Management recycling cart *Includes newspapers, office papers, envelopes, junk mail, shredded (make sure it is in a paper bag) and other paper products *Alternatively, can be dropped off at Aronson Recycling in Waupun (920-324-2209 or aronsonrecycling.com)
	Pesticides, Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides, Rodenticides Full or partially used – do not place in curbside carts.  Empty bags/containers can go in trash cart *Annual City Hazardous Waste Event in Late Summer/Early Fall accepts. Watch for announcements on City’s page in the “Latest News” section here. *Annual County Clean Sweep in Late Spring/Early Summer accepts. Watch for announcement on County’s website here.
	Pet Waste Place in curbside City of Fond du Lac cart *Double bag before disposing of
	Plastic bags Place in curbside City of Fond du Lac cart *Do NOT place ANY plastic bags or bag up anything in the recycling cart *Alternatively, you can take to local stores and place in their bins for proper recycling: Piggly Wiggly (920-922-7800), Festival Foods (920-273-0490), Pick N Save (920-929-6510-Johnson or 920-929-9898-Pioneer) or Target 920-924-0420
	Plastic Containers/Jugs Place in curbside Waste Management recycling cart *Rinse before disposing of *Containers numbered #1, #2 or #5 only
	Pool & Spa Chemicals Full or partially used – do not place in curbside carts *Annual City Hazardous Waste Event in Late Summer/Early Fall accepts. Watch for announcements on City’s page in the “Latest News” section here. *Annual County Clean Sweep in Late Spring/Early Summer accepts. Watch for announcement on County’s website here.
	Propane Tanks Do not place in curbside carts *Most places exchange old tanks when you purchase new ones *Alternatively, can be brought to American Auto Iron & Metal (920-923-6602) *Alternatively, check with local propane dealers to see if they will accept without current purchase
	Rocks/Gravel Do not place in curbside carts *Take to Guelig’s Waste Removal & Demolition (920-477-2068) or visit here *Alternatively, check with local landscaping/excavation contractors or gravel pits to see if they are in current need of product, or if you can use their dumpsite
	Root Balls Do not place in curbside carts *Alternatively, check with local landscaping/excavation contractors or gravel pits to see if you can use their dumpsite
	Sand Do not place in curbside carts *Alternatively, check with local landscaping/excavation contractors or gravel pits to see if they are in current need of product, or if you can use their dumpsite
	Sharps Containers Do not place in curbside carts *Check with local clinic or store/pharmacy purchased from for a potential exchange program (old, full container for new, empty one) *Go through a mail back recycling program such as here

	Smoke Alarms/CO2 Detectors Do not place in curbside cart *Most times, manufacturer of alarms offer mail-back option to recycle. Check with your specific manufacturer (phone number typically on back of unit). *Alternatively, go through a general mail-back recycling program such as here
	Stump Grindings Do not place in curbside carts *Alternatively, check with local landscaping/excavation contractors or gravel pits to see if they are in current need of product, or if you can use their dumpsite
	String/Holiday Lights Place in curbside City of Fond du Lac cart *Alternatively, take to American Auto Iron & Metal (920-923-6602), Sadoff Iron & Metal (920-921-2070) or Marcoe’s Recycling (920-929-8666)
	Styrofoam Place in curbside City of Fond du Lac cart *Alternatively, packaging-type Styrofoam take to The UPS Store (920-921-7599) *Alternatively, molded Styrofoam take to Atlas Molded Products (920-924-4050)
	Tires Can be brought to the Bulky Waste Site (hours and fees found here) *Alternatively, can be brought to Fleet Farm (920-922-7540), Matthew’s Tire (920-921-6261) or WalMart Auto Care Center (920-929-6471)
	Toilets Can be brought to the Bulky Waste Site (hours and fees found here)
	Trash (Regular Household) Place in curbside City of Fond du Lac cart *Can also be brought to the Bulky Waste Site (hours and fees found here) **Bagged and boxed household trash are accepted. Please have it containerized in some way (box, bags, totes, etc) *Alternatively, may also take to Waste Management (1207 S Hickory St)
	TV’s/Televisions Do not place in curbside carts *Take to Sadoff Iron & Metal (920-921-2070) or here for current pricing, What Not Shoppe (920-948-3007) or Marcoe’s Recycling (920-929-8666) *Annual City Household Electronics Drop-off in Late Spring/Early Summer accepts. Watch for announcements on City’s page in the “Latest News” section here.
	Vehicles Not accepted at bulky waste site *Donate through Goodwill program found here.  This includes running and non-running cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, motorcycles, scooters, golf carts, ATV’s, OTV’s, snowmobiles, motorbikes, farm equipment and more
	Yard Waste Brush, branches, shrub trimmings, garden waste, grass clippings and leaves can be dropped off free of charge just north of 530 Doty Street. *The yard dump site is open 24/7 to City of Fond du Lac Residents ONLY *Do NOT place in your curbside garbage cart