St. Croix County’s Recycling Website - sccwi.gov/Recycling
Recycling plays a major role in protecting our environment, reducing waste, and conserving natural resources. Each of us has an important role to play in this effort. Here you can find the recycling and disposal resources available in St. Croix County. Learn what you can and can’t recycle and find tips to make our County a greener place to live.
• Electronics, Appliance and Scrap Metal 1-Stop-Drop
Free year-round recycling program at Redemption Recycling in Somerset
sccwi.gov/Recycling-Collection-Programs
• Annual Collection Events
sccwi.gov/Recycling-Collection-Programs
• Hazardous Waste
Free year-round voucher program is available so residents can coordinate drop-off disposal of their hazardous waste through a local vendor.
sccwi.gov/Recycling-Collection-Programs
• What to Recycle and How to Recycle Right
• A-Z Recycling & Disposal Guide:
Many items can be recycled, but don’t belong in your curbside recycling bin. Our guide makes this easier with local resources to properly dispose of a wide variety of common items.
sccwi.gov/A-Z-Recycling-Disposal-Guide
Stay up to date on Recycling Programs and Events –
- Subscribe to our electronic Recycling Newsletter: sccwi.gov/Subscribe
- Follow and LIKE us on Facebook: St. Croix County Recycling & Conservation
- Schedule a free recycling presentation with your organization.
Kris.poston@sccwi.gov | 715-531-1907
1-Stop-Drop Recycling Site Now Available!
If it has a cord or runs off batteries, bring it in!
All electronics (including TVs), all appliances (including freon/refrigerant bearing items), and rechargeable batteries are accepted. Items will be delivered to the R2v3-certified facility in Sheboygan, WI for proper processing. Other miscellaneous scrap metal is also accepted.
Location: 707 Lehmann Way, Somerset WI
Hours: 8am - 2pm Monday - Thursday | 8am - Noon Friday
No appointment needed
Check our website for more details and lists of acceptable items.
FREE Electronics Collection Event
Tuesday, April 28 | 2pm - 6pm
300 Oak Ridge Pkwy, Baldwin, WI 54002
Bring your electronics to the county-sponsored collection event. Electronics will be accepted for FREE! All data will be destroyed, and equipment responsibly recycled in accordance with First Choice’s non-landfill policy.
This event is for St. Croix County residents only.
Visit our collection events page for important event details and a list of items that will be accepted.
FREE Appliance & Scrap Metal Collection Event
Tuesday, May 19| 1pm - 6pm
300 Oak Ridge Pkwy, Baldwin, WI 54002
Join us for a special recycling event hosted by St. Croix County in partnership with Amery Auto Salvage. Bring any items or parts of items that are over 60% metal, including but not limited to appliances, yard equipment, scrap metal, lead-acid batteries, copper, and other metals for free!
- Limited staff and equipment will be available onsite, so please plan on unloading your own items.
- Do NOT bring large items, fencing or spools of wire to the event - it causes problems with loading equipment. Please bring directly to Amery Auto Salvage. 715-268-8322
Prepare your appliances for drop-off:
- Cut cord (can still be recycled at event)
- Remove loose glass and plastic
- Tape doors shut
All proceeds will go directly to the St. Croix County Sheriff's K9 Unit. Visit our collection events page for important event details and a list of items that will be accepted.
FREE Upholstered Furniture Disposal Event
Tuesday, June 9 | 8am - Noon
Olson’s Sanitation transfer station | 651 Shay Street, Somerset WI
Upholstered furniture can be difficult to donate due to contamination or moisture.
St. Croix County is holding a collection event to help with disposal costs.
Upholstered Items Accepted
- Upholstered couches
- Upholstered loveseats
- Upholstered chairs
- Upholstered ottomans
Event Details
- Maximum of (2) items per household is allowed
- Residents will be required to unload their own items
- This event is for St. Croix County residents only
- Funding is limited
Check our website for more details.
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Composting
St. Croix County does not have a compost site where residents can drop-off leaves, brush, and grass clippings. Consider at-home disposal options like composting and mulching.
Why Compost?
- 25% of American household waste is food scraps that can be composted
- Prevents methane pollution, which is a major factor in global warming
- Saves resources, landfill space, enriches soil and returns valuable material to the earth
Mix into your garden or flower beds to improve plant growth or over the top of soil and embankments to reduce erosion.
How to Compost
Visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website for their detailed publications on home composting. Here are some resources to get you started:
- Home Composting Materials
- Home Composting: Reap a Heap of Benefits
- Home Composting: The Complete Composter
Home Compost Bin and Kitchen Counter Organics Pail Sale
Quantities are limited.
Orders can be made on-line. https://www.sccwi.gov/800/Annual-Tree-Plant-Sale (scroll down to Compost Bins)
More information and a comprehensive list of accepted items can be found on St. Croix County’s Collection Events webpage
Information on St. Croix County Recycling
RECYCLE RIGHT
St. Croix County Recycling Newsletter | August 2025
FREE Electronics Collection Event
Thursday, September 11 | 2pm - 6pm
300 Oak Ridge Pkwy, Baldwin, WI 54002
Bring your electronics to the county-sponsored collection event. Electronics will be accepted for FREE! All data will be destroyed, and equipment responsibly recycled in accordance with First Choice’s non-landfill policy.
This event is for St. Croix County residents only.
Visit our collection events page for important event details and a list of items that will be accepted.
FREE Appliance & Scrap Metal Collection Event
Wednesday, October 8 | Noon - 6pm
300 Oak Ridge Pkwy, Baldwin, WI 54002
Join us for a special recycling event hosted by St. Croix County in partnership with Amery Auto Salvage. Bring any items that are over 60% metal, including but not limited to: appliances, yard equipment (all fuel and oils must be drained), aluminum cans, scrap metal, copper, aluminum, and batteries for FREE! Limited staff and equipment will be available onsite, so please plan on unloading your own items.
Do NOT bring fencing or spools of wire to the event - it causes problems with loading equipment. Please bring directly to Amery Auto Salvage.
Prepare your appliances for drop-off:
- Cut cord (can still be recycled at event)
- Remove glass and plastic from inside
- Tape doors shut
All proceeds will go directly to the St. Croix County Sheriff's K9 Unit. Visit our collection events page for important event details and a list of items that will be accepted.
Bulky Upholstered Furniture Disposal Event
Tuesday, September 23 | 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Olson’s Sanitation transfer station | 651 Shay Street, Somerset WI
Upholstered furniture can be difficult to donate due to contamination or moisture.
St. Croix County is holding a collection event to help subsidize disposal costs.
ONLY the items below will be accepted at this event.
Other items should be brought at a later date.
- $10 Upholstered couches
- $10 Upholstered loveseats
- $10 Upholstered chairs
- $10 Upholstered ottomans
Event Details
- Each item is $10
- Maximum of (4) items per household is allowed
- CASH ONLY – please bring exact change
- This event is for St. Croix County residents only
- Residents will be required to unload their own items
- Subsidy funding is limited
Hazardous Waste Voucher Program
Dispose of your hazardous waste for free any time of year
A voucher is available so that residents can coordinate disposal of their hazardous waste through Logistics Recycling Inc. (LRI). Oil-based paints are now covered for free. The cost for latex paints will not be covered under the voucher program. When Latex paints are brought to LRI the resident will be responsible for the disposal fee. Once you provide a materials list, LRI will contact you to schedule a drop-off appointment. This program is for St. Croix County residents only. Unscheduled drop-offs will not be accepted.
Visit our hazardous waste program page for details and a list of items that will be accepted. *This program does not apply to businesses.
Easy Ways to Cut Down on Food Waste
Save money and cut waste with six simple food habits
Reducing organic waste can save you money and help you get the most out of your groceries. It doesn’t take big changes—just a few smart habits. By planning before you shop, organizing your fridge so nothing gets lost in the back, and storing produce in ways that keep it fresh longer, you can stretch every dollar you spend. Preserving extra food through freezing, pickling, or drying can extend its life, while repurposing scraps for soups, broths, or even household cleaning adds unexpected value. With just a little awareness and creativity, you can cut down on waste, enjoy more of what you buy, and make your kitchen work smarter for you.
Recycling Presentations
Need help educating your group on recycling?
St. Croix County’s Recycling Specialist, Kris Poston, is available to present in-person or virtually to your community group, business, church, or school at no charge. Contact Kris at kris.poston@sccwi.gov or call (715) 531-1907
Learn Recycling Right
- How to recycle and what to recycle
- Composting and organics reduction
- Zero waste - reduction and reuse
- How to buy less and buy better
St. Croix County Recycling Resources
WHAT TO RECYCLE:
- GLASS bottles & jars
- ALUMINUM, tin & steel cans and lids
- PLASTIC #1-2 bottles, jugs, jars & food tubs (put plastic caps back on)
- PAPER, flattened cardboard, newspaper & magazines
- NO Plastic Bags/Film (gather separately and bring to your local grocery store, Target or Walmart)
- NO Used Paper Products (can be composted)
Please visit the St. Croix County’s recycling website for:
- What to Recycle and how to Recycle Right:
https://www.sccwi.gov/532/What-to-Recycle
- Collection Events for Tire, Appliance, Electronics and Hazardous Waste
https://www.sccwi.gov/420/Recycling
- A-Z Recycling & Disposal Guide(for items that can’t go in curbside or drop-off recycling)
https://www.sccwi.gov/421/A---Z-Recycling-Disposal-Guide
Recycling Drop-off Program
Every Saturday 9 am to 12 Noon Behind Town Hall
Plastics #1 & #2 Steel & Aluminum Cans, Glass Can Commingle Together
Paper & Cardboard Please Flatten & Separate
Administered by
Olson Sanitation
Funded by a State Grant