Solid Waste Frequently Asked Questions
Recycling
I have excess recycling material that won’t fit in my cart/bin or I missed my collection day. Is there a place I can take it?
Yes, you can bring it to the Landfill located at 100 W County Road Y, Oshkosh for no charge during regular business hours. We do ask that you stop at the Scale Office to let the Scale Operator know what you have and then the Scale Operator will direct you where to go (recyclables will be placed in designated dumpsters).
What day of the week is my recycling/trash picked-up?
We do not do any of the trash or recycling pick-ups. Please contact your hauler for this information.
City of Oshkosh Sanitation | 232-5383 | City of Oshkosh |
City of Neenah Public Works Department |
886-6260 |
City of Neenah |
City of Menasha Public Works Department |
967-5160 |
City of Menasha |
Veolia |
685-6666 |
Towns of Algoma, Black Wolf, Clayton, Menasha, Neenah, Nekimi, Omro, Vinland and Winneconne, Village of Winneconne and City of Omro |
Graichen Sanitation |
982-4116 |
Town of Wolf River |
Do you pay out for recycling aluminum cans?
We do not pay out for the recycling of aluminum cans.
Where can I take old electronics (television, monitor, laptop, CPU, printer, VCR etc.)
You can take household electronic items to the Winnebago County Landfill located at 100 W. County Road Y, Oshkosh for recycling. Check-in at the Scale Office and let the Scale Operator know what you have. The Scale Operator will collect the fee(s) and direct you where to go. There is a limit of four (4) electronic items per customer. There is no charge for keyboard, speakers, mice, cords or cell phones.
How can businesses recycle their electronics?
Businesses can contact the following recyclers:
Lamp Recyclers 1-800-558-1166
WM Recycle America LLC 1-888-960-0008
Universal Recycling Technologies 1-877-278-079
Or visit http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/aw/wm/ecycle/collectors.htm and click on registered recyclers.
How do I dispose of appliances, tires, car batteries, propane tanks, light bulbs, computers, TV’s, waste oil, oil filters and anti-freeze?
ALL of these materials are collected at the Winnebago County Landfill for recycling located at 100 W. County Road Y, Oshkosh.
Directions Click Here
Fee Sheet Click Here
Do you accept yard waste such as leaves, grass, brush, clean wood, etc.?
Yes, the Winnebago County Landfill has a designated area for clean wood and yard waste.
Directions Click Here
Fee Sheet Click Here
Can I get wood chips or compost from the Landfill for my home/garden?
Unfortunately not at this time. Presently, all material is reused on-site around the Landfill site.
Do you sell compost bins?
Yes, call Winnebago County Recycling at (920) 232-1850 to order a bin. Bins are $45 each.
