Recycling in the Town of Hunter
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PLEASE KEEP THIS HANDY RECYCLE REFERENCE GUIDE
ACCEPTABLE RECYCLE ITEMS
- #1, #2 and #5 plastic food, water bottles, take out containers soda bottles detergent containers
- Aluminum beverage cans, food cans
- Paper and Cardboard
- Clear, green and brown glass bottles
- Mixed papers:
- Cereal boxes, flyers, office paper, magazines, catalogs, paper grocery bags, junk mail, envelopes, file folders, boxes, frozen food boxes, milk cartons, brochures
- Newpaper
NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
- Plastic bags of any kind
- Any container from oil, antifreeze, windshield fluid, other car liquids
- Plastic trays or pots from flowers and plants
- Aluminum foil
- Pizza boxes
- Salt bags, top soil bags, packaging plastic,
- LED light bulbs, window glass, mirrors, drinking glasses
- Aerosol spray cans
- Rubber products
- Fabrics, wood, Styrofoam
- Batteries
- Food waste
- Containers used to store chemicals and paints and pesticides
- Electronics, Plastic toys
- Plastic wrap from food containers
- Used paper towels, tissue and napkins
- Syringes & needles, medication
PREPARATION
- All items should be placed in our recycling bin
- All containers need to be EMPTY, CLEAN & DRY
- Labels do not have to be removed
- All plastic bags must be placed inside one bag
- Cardboard needs to fit inside container so it does not jam
- EMPTY YOUR WATER BOTTLES, COLLAPSE
Recycle Center/Town Hall Location:
RECYCLING & TRANSFER STATIONS
Best Choice Recycling
Located 3.5 miles on 63 South
715-634-7888
Open Monday – Friday 8-4
They pay by the pound for mixed metals and some white goods.
They will take anything with Freon but won’t pay you.
They do not take anything with a screen.
They take most everything except furniture, wood, plastic and glass.
They do not charge for refrigerators and air conditioners.
METAL RECYCLE ONLY
LCO Solid Waste and Recycling Transfer Station
Located on School House Road west of County Road B
715-699-2789
Open Thursday – Saturday 9-5
They take everything except hazardous waste and paint
They charge a small fee for everything except plastic, glass, aluminum and paper.
Hayward Recycling – Roy’s Enterprises
Located at Roy’s Enterprises 2 miles on 63 South
715-634-6162
Open Monday – Friday 8 – 4:30 and Saturday 9 – noon
They buy Ferrous & Non Ferrous metals
They pay for white goods but charge $10 for anything with Freon
Junk Cars
They charge for electronic waste, TV’s and monitors
Town of Hayward Transfer Site
Located at 14768 W Chippewa Trail – behind Sawyer County Fairgrounds
715-634-4123
Open Wednesday & Saturday – 8:00 to 2:00
Open Sundays May 1 to last Sunday in September – 9:00 to 1:00
Stop at the Town of Hayward Hall to get the items they will accept.
Please keep in mind the following:
- Glass and plastic should be clean, dry and caps removed
- Recycle #1, #2 and #5 ONLY. All other plastics are garbage
- Straws, plastic and lids are not recyclable – include with your other garbage
- If possible, keep your aluminum cans separate and give to attendant
- Paper and cardboard should be bundled
Thank you everyone for doing a good job of keeping your recycling separate at our refuse center.
Town of Hunter Board