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Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables

Dane County Clean Sweep

Clean Sweep Location
Rates and Payment

The Dane County Clean Sweep Facility is located at the landfill site (7020 Maahic Way, Madison, WI, 53718) and operates year round. The facility accepts hazardous chemicals and electronics from Dane County residents. Clean Sweep also accepts hazardous chemicals from businesses and farms. 

Clean Sweep now has a separate dedicated entrance, located approximately a half mile past the main landfill gate on Maahic Way. You will be asked to provide proof of Dane County residency.

UPDATED GUIDELINES: To ensure the health and safety of all, we ask visitors to please:

  • Be prepared to unload your items.  You will be asked to unload your items onto a cart or pallet and then get back into your vehicle.
  • Pay attention to signage and follow traffic patterns.

Get more information on:

Check out these downloadable posters to learn about What Happens When You Recycle Your Electronics (E-Cycle) and Why E-Cycling Is So Important.

E-Cycling electronics

General Guidelines

  • Package material in boxes or rigid totes to keep products upright and prevent spillage during transportation and unloading. Keep all materials in their original containers.  If the container is damaged, place it in individual plastic bag.
  • Do not mix materials or co-mingle your waste in plastic bags.
  • Facility operators reserve the right to refuse any waste or material deemed unacceptable.
  • Remove all batteries from electronics and turn in separately.  We accept lithium and rechargeable batteries only, no alkaline batteries please.   
  • Transport gasoline or other fuels in an approved container (no larger than 6 gallons). Clean Sweep staff will empty the fuel and return your container, time permitting. Unsafe or damaged fuel containers will not be returned.
  • Dane County Clean Sweep does not accept electronics from commercials sources. As an E-Cycle Wisconsin Collector, Dane County Clean Sweep only accepts electronics from Dane County residents and K-12 schools. Click here to find a collector who accepts electronics from commercial sources.

Materials Accepted

Household Chemicals:
  • Acids/bases
  • Adhesives/Caulk/Epoxy/Resins/Glues
  • Aerosol Products
  • Ammonia
  • Antifreeze
  • Batteries, Rechargeable/Lithium (no alkaline)
  • Light Ballasts (PCB)
  • Cleaners/Degreasers/Disinfectants
  • Flammables
  • Gasoline/Gas-Oil Mixtures
  • Gel Ice Packs
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Mercury and Mercury Containing Items
  • Motor Oil
  • Paints/Stains/Inks/Dyes/Varnish (no printer toners)
  • Pesticides/Herbicides/Fungicides
  • Poisons
  • Pool/Spa Chemicals
  • Solvents/Paint Thinners/Degreasers
  • View full list
Electronics
  • Laptops & computers
  • Computer peripherals
  • Computer Parts & Monitors
  • Mice & keyboards
  • Servers & networking equipment
  • TVs & remote controllers
  • Printers, fax, copiers & scanners
  • DVD & VCR players 
  • Stereo equipment
  • Video game consoles
  • PDAs & cell phones
  • MP3 players & iPods 
  • Telephones
  • UPS batteries
  • E-cigarettes, vapes (also vaping fluids)
  • Typewriters
  • Cable boxes
  • Radios
  • Digital clocks
  • Digital cameras

Materials Not Accepted

  • Alkaline Batteries
  • Appliances
  • Compressed Gas Cylinders > 1lb
  • Cooking Oil
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Dried Latex Paint (place in your regular garbage)
  • Explosives/Ammunition/Fireworks
  • Fluorescent or CFL Bulbs
  • Medical Sharps
  • Medication (prescription or over the counter)
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Special Waste:
    • Asbestos-Containing Materials 
    • Contaminated Soils 
    • Medical Waste
    • Non-Free Liquid Sludge
    • Animal Carcass

Special waste should be taken directly to our landfill, and you can find the special waste form and information on our landfill page. 

Clean Sweep Fees

  Dane County Households & Farms** Businesses** Out of County Households and Farms
Hazardous Waste (per trip) $15.00* Varies - By Appointment Only $75.00
Television or Computer Monitor (each) $15.00 Not accepted Not accepted
Microwave Oven (each) $10.00 Not accepted Not accepted

*We reserve the right to impose additional fees for large quantities of materials or loads from multiple households. Ag-related waste from farms subsidized 100%.

**Businesses and farms must schedule an appointment prior to drop-off.  Customers with large loads also encouraged to set up an appointment.  Final costs for businesses/Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQGs) will depend on materials and weights. Estimate your disposal costs with our VSQG Application.

 

Payment Method

We accept Visa or Mastercard at our scale house and Clean Sweep. 

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Free Holiday Lights Recyling

Give your burned out or unwanted holiday lights a new life!

No cost holiday light recycling is available at Dane County Clean Sweep.

Looking to repair your holiday lights? Check out this tutorial on Youtube for a step by step guide on holiday light repair and common issues with string lights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UtioNJ2LS8&t=20s

Note to Communities

Communities are welcome to independently organize and hold their own household hazardous waste collection event through the state hazardous waste contractor. Additionally, municipalities may request a collection event in their area by contacting Dane County Clean Sweep Program, (608) 838-3212.