St. Croix County Recycling & Conservation

10/21/2026

Dispose of your household hazardous waste for free year-round! Residents can obtain a voucher to bring their hazardous waste directly to Logistics Recycling Inc. (LRI) in Somerset. (Note: This program is not available for businesses.)

To participate, simply provide a list of the materials you wish to dispose of, and LRI will contact you to schedule a drop-off appointment.

Household hazardous waste includes products found in your home, yard, or garage that can pose serious risks to human health or the environment if not handled properly. Common storage areas include kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and garages. Look for warning signs such as symbols or words like toxic, poisonous, corrosive, reactive, ignitable, or flammable.

Learn more and get your voucher here: https://forms.office.com/g/Lfw6tn9R0Z

10/15/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲
Using leaves for mulch and composting can enrich the health of lawns and gardens, save you money on fertilizer, and improve water retention in your soil. Leaf and brush piles can also help pollinators who need a safe place to overwinter.

Consider one of these easy methods, suggested by WI DNR, to manage leaves and grass clippings at home:
• 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. There are many simple structures you can build or buy to start composting. Be sure to maintain a mix of "browns" (fallen leaves, dead plants, and small branches) and "greens" (grass clippings, green plants, and food scraps). Finished compost can be sprinkled into lawn soil or used in a garden to provide organic materials and nutrients and improve water retention. Ultimately, this builds soil organic content and reduces the need for fertilizers and frequent watering. Learn how to compost at home on the DNR's website.
• 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲. Leaves are rich in carbon, phosphorus, and potassium – all essential nutrients plants need, including turf grasses. Consider mowing leaves along with the grass during fall and leave the finely chopped material on your lawn. Another option is to rake up the leaf pieces and use them as winter ground cover for gardens and around trees and shrubs. This will help insulate plants and protect them from winter freeze damage.
• 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻. Dry leaves keep well in plastic bags. Many people keep a few bags of leaves from the fall to add "browns" to their compost piles throughout the year. You can also use your stored leaves for mulch. In the spring, spread them on your garden and around trees and shrubs to save on buying new mulch.

10/13/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
If you are part of a group that could benefit from a presentation, the St. Croix County Recycling Specialist is available to work with your business, school, community or government organization.

There is no charge for this service. Contact Kris Poston at: 715-531-1907 [email protected]

10/06/2026

𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
Dispose of your hazardous waste for free any time of year. A voucher is available so that residents can coordinate disposal of their hazardous waste. This program does not apply to businesses. Once you provide a materials list, our vendor will contact you to schedule a drop-off appointment. Unscheduled drop-offs will not be accepted.

Making your own household cleaners, pest control products, health & beauty supplies is a safer alternative to store bought items that may be considered hazardous waste.

Learn more and get your voucher number : https://www.sccwi.gov/1042/Collection-Events

09/30/2026

A-Z Recycling & Disposal Guide

Knowing what, how, and where to recycle or dispose of items around your house, yard, garage or business can be difficult. Many items can be recycled, but don’t necessarily belong in your curbside recycling bin.

To make this easier, we’ve created an A-Z Recycling & Disposal Guide with local resources to properly dispose of a wide variety of items. 30+ common topics are listed with alternative recycling or disposal methods.

Browse through the A - Z Recycling and Disposal Guide.

09/23/2026

Target's fall CAR SEAT trade-in event is happening now!

Recycle your car seat with Target. Bring in your old seat & get a coupon for a new seat, stroller or select baby gear. Free shipping on orders $35+ or free same-day pick-up in store.

09/22/2026

𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

Dispose of your hazardous waste for free any time of year. A voucher is available so that residents can coordinate disposal of their hazardous waste. This program does not apply to businesses. Once you provide a materials list, our vendor will contact you to schedule a drop-off appointment. Unscheduled drop-offs will not be accepted.

Before purchasing household chemicals, pesticides, or other potentially hazardous products, take a moment to consider whether you really need them and if a safer, non-hazardous alternative is available. Check your inventory to avoid buying duplicates, read the label carefully, choose the product best suited for the job, and buy only what you can use completely. Be especially aware of warning words such as Caution, Warning, Danger, Poison, Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Combustible, Reactive, Explosive, Volatile, and Hazardous—they’re there for a reason.

Learn more and get your voucher number: https://www.sccwi.gov/1042/Collection-Events

09/18/2026

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Join us for a free tire collection event hosted by St. Croix County. County residents can bring unwanted passenger car and light truck tires for disposal at no charge.