Earth Day is upon us, and we are all looking for ways to love on our planet just a little more. Do you have old, broken, or unused electronics cluttering your home? Now’s the time to do your part for our local environment and bring them over to one of many upcoming electronics recycling events in Northeast Wisconsin! Did you know that electronics were banned from Wisconsin landfills and incinerators in 2010? Today, you are required to recycle electronics at a designated recycling center or event, and we’ve rounded them all up for your recycling convenience.
What type of electronics are accepted at electronic recycling events?
Televisions, computers (desktop, laptop, netbook, and tablet computers), printers, computer monitors, computer keyboards, mice, speakers, external hard drives, flash drives, DVD players, VCRs, DVRs, fax machines and cell phones. Basically, if you can plug it in, you can recycle it. Be sure to check the event’s website or call ahead to check whether your item is accepted and to confirm recycling fees and payment methods.
Upcoming Local Electronic Recycling Events:
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Electronics Recycling Drive – Friday, April 22, 5pm – 7pm & Saturday, April 23, 9am – 1pm
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 1660 East Shore Drive
City of Kaukauna – Saturday, April 23, 8am – noon
300 Island St
Village of Fox Crossing – Saturday, April 30, 8am – noon
Fox Crossing Village Hall, 2000 Municipal Dr
City of Menasha – Saturday, May 7, 8am – noon
Menasha Public Works Facility, 455 Baldwin St
Can’t make your city’s electronics recycling event?
Don’t worry! On-going electronics recycling is also available year-round! No appointment needed, just stop by during their regular business hours.
Best Buy
4240 W Wisconsin Ave, Appleton
825 Pilgrim Way, Unit A, Green Bay
1550 S Koeller St, Oshkosh
Oshkosh Electronics Recycling Center
36 E 10th Avenue
(920) 232-7373
Paper Valley Recycling Center, Monday – Friday, 7am – 3pm
1420 Earl Street, Menasha
(414) 828-6628
RecycleThatStuff- Appleton
Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm & Saturday 8am – noon (CLOSED holidays)
121 N Linwood Avenue
Where can I recycle other items that aren’t accepted in my curbside recycling service?
Speaking of recycling, do you have other questions about where you can recycle items that aren’t typically accepted in your curbside recycling service, such as fluorescent bulbs, batteries, or even old medications? Use the Tri-County Regional Recycling Facility’s Waste Wizard to determine how best to recycle or dispose of your items. The Tri-County Regional Partnership formed in 2001 to serve all of the municipalities in Brown, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties.
Brown County Location
2561 S Broadway St, Green Bay
(920) 492-4950
Outagamie County Location
1419 Holland Rd, Appleton
(920) 832-5277
Winnebago County Location
100 W County Rd Y, Oshkosh
(920) 232-1800
Are you looking for other ways to give our planet Earth some TLC? Check out all of our ideas and even some local events to celebrate Earth Day with your family!
