Fall Clean Sweep & Hazardous Waste Disposal Opportunities October 2 & 3
Recycle Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics, Appliances & Tires at Clean Sweep on October 2 & 3
(ELKHORN, WI): Walworth County will host its annual household Clean Sweep recycling events on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, & October 3, at Walworth County Public Works, W4097 County Road NN, Elkhorn. No registration is required.
On Friday, October 2, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., residents may dispose of household hazardous waste, including items labeled caustic, acid, flammable, danger, warning, or poison. Examples include:
- nicotine vape devices
- rechargeable/lithium batteries
- oil- and lead-based paints
- pesticides and herbicides
- adhesives and lubricants
- old fuel
- fluorescent bulbs
- mercury thermometers
- furniture strippers
- cleaning chemicals
- antifreeze
- motor oil
Items should be in their original containers, if possible.
On Saturday, October 3, from 8 a.m. to noon, residents may dispose of household hazardous waste, electronics, appliances, and tires.
Household hazardous waste is free to recycle. Most appliances, electronics, and computers can be recycled for free. The following items have small fees (cash only):
- All TVs: $10 each
- Monitors: $5 each
- Mini fridges, small AC units, and dehumidifiers: $5 each
- Refrigerators and freezers: $10 each
- Tires with 20-inch rims or smaller may be recycled: The cost is $5 each for tires without rims and $10 each for tires with rims.
For more information and a complete list of items accepted at Clean Sweep events, visit [www.co.walworth.wi.us/826/