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15 hours ago
2 min

The Impact of Staying at Home and Recycling

Many industries and businesses across the globe, including Brown County Resource Recovery, had to adjust when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. ...

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bcresourcerecovery

Feb 4
2 min

Recycling Contact Lenses, ONE by ONE

When you think of plastic pollution, you probably picture a large mass of floating bottles, straws and bags in the middle of the ocean. W...

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bcresourcerecovery

Dec 30, 2019
2 min

No Stringy Things-‘Tanglers’ in Your Recycling Bin

‘Tanglers’ is a term often heard in the recycling industry that refer to string-like things such as plastic bags, clothing, cords, ribbon...

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bcresourcerecovery

Dec 20, 2019
3 min

Five Steps to Make the Holidays a Season of Sustainability

With delicious food, loved ones and fun festivities, the holiday season certainly creates a sense of joy. Unfortunately, the season can a...

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bcresourcerecovery

Dec 9, 2019
3 min

Plan Ahead to Recycle Right this Holiday Season

The holiday season is a great time to get together with friends, family and the community. It is also one of the biggest producers of exc...

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bcresourcerecovery

Aug 21, 2019
3 min

Cardboard Mountains: The Unintended Consequence of Online Shopping

Most of us are very familiar with the consequences of an online shopping spree: a lighter checkbook and a more crowded closet. But there’...

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bcresourcerecovery

Aug 5, 2019
2 min

Don’t Rely on Recycling Numbers on Plastics

I’m certain you’ve all seen them before: the little numbers imprinted onto the bottom of plastic containers. They feature a number one th...

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bcresourcerecovery

Jun 18, 2019
3 min

China’s Restrictions Make Recycling Right More Important than Ever

Can a recycling restriction in China affect recycling in Brown County, Wisconsin? The answer is yes. Recycling takes place in a global ma...

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bcresourcerecovery

May 2, 2019
2 min

There’s Probably Trash in Your Recycling Bin. What’s the Big Deal?

Do you know what should and should not be recycled, or are you a wishful recycler? You may think you know what should go in your recyclin...

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bcresourcerecovery

Apr 29, 2019
3 min

What Does a Ketchup Bottle & a Polyester Shirt Have in Common?

Does the thought of wearing a plastic T-shirt or sweater sound crazy? Well, you probably already wear something made from plastic if you ...

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bcresourcerecovery

Apr 24, 2019
3 min

Spring Clean Your Cupboards & Closets in 5 Easy Steps

Spring has officially sprung, and there’s something motivating about the warmer weather and extra daylight. If you’re feeling energized t...

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The Brown County Resource Recovery Department has been identified as an essential County Department.

We continue to maintain operations at:

The Waste Transfer Station and the Recycling Transfer Station which is open for normal operating hours. All transactions must be by credit card or account only.

The Food Waste & Organics Drop-Off Program is open Mon-Wed, Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Thur 7:30am - 6:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 pm.

The Hazardous Material Recovery Facility is open Tues 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Thurs Noon - 6:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Drivers must remain in vehicles. Hazardous materials must be in backend of vehicles.

The Impact of Staying at Home and Recycling

Recycling Contact Lenses, ONE by ONE

No Stringy Things-‘Tanglers’ in Your Recycling Bin

Five Steps to Make the Holidays a Season of Sustainability

Plan Ahead to Recycle Right this Holiday Season

Cardboard Mountains: The Unintended Consequence of Online Shopping

Don’t Rely on Recycling Numbers on Plastics

China’s Restrictions Make Recycling Right More Important than Ever

There’s Probably Trash in Your Recycling Bin. What’s the Big Deal?

What Does a Ketchup Bottle & a Polyester Shirt Have in Common?

Spring Clean Your Cupboards & Closets in 5 Easy Steps