World Cleanup Day is Saturday, Sept. 16, and Winneshiek County Conservation and Winneshiek County Recycling will be hosting an electronic waste collection event next to Decorah Farmers Market from 8 to 11 a.m., where residents can drop off small appliance and electronic waste items for recycling. There will be a trailer parked in the 48-hour municipal parking lot next to the recycling bins.
See the list below for items accepted for drop off. Or visit the “What Do I Do With…” page at www.winneshiekwaste.com to see more acceptable examples.
Electronics can also be brought to the recycling center during business hours Monday through Friday, but this event is a chance to dispose of these items on a weekend. Those bringing an electronic to the recycling center during business hours, please speak with staff drop off. Email wildrecycling@winneshiekwild.com or call Winneshiek County Recycling at 563-382-6514 with questions.
Acceptable items
• Electric and battery operated items
• Vacuum cleaners
• DVD/VCR players
• Space Heaters
• Radios
• Curling irons
• Cell phones
• Anything else with a cord unless listed as “Not Accepted”
Not accepted
Computers, televisions, appliances with freon, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers.
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