The Brown County Resource Recovery Department has been identified as an essential County Department during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 CLOSED until further notice.

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

Drivers must remain in vehicles. Hazardous materials must be in back-end of vehicles.

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    Dirty Holiday Tanglers
    bcresourcerecovery
    • Dec 8, 2020
    • 1 min

    Dirty Holiday Tanglers

    The TriCounty recycling system loves the Holidays! We especially enjoy regifting – helping turn aluminum and steel cans, plastic contain...
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    The Impact of Staying at Home and Recycling
    bcresourcerecovery
    • Jul 1, 2020
    • 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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    Recycling Contact Lenses, ONE by ONE
    bcresourcerecovery
    • Feb 4, 2020
    • 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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    No Stringy Things-‘Tanglers’ in Your Recycling Bin
    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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    Five Steps to Make the Holidays a Season of Sustainability
    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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    Plan Ahead to Recycle Right this Holiday Season
    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...
    232 views0 comments
    Cardboard Mountains: The Unintended Consequence of Online Shopping
    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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    Don’t Rely on Recycling Numbers on Plastics
    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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    China’s Restrictions Make Recycling Right More Important than Ever
    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...
    36 views0 comments
    There’s Probably Trash in Your Recycling Bin. What’s the Big Deal?
    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...
    25 views1 comment
    What Does a Ketchup Bottle & a Polyester Shirt Have in Common?
    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 ...
    78 views0 comments
    Spring Clean Your Cupboards & Closets in 5 Easy Steps
    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...
    13 views0 comments
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