Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables

Dane County Clean Sweep

Clean Sweep Location

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The Dane County Clean Sweep Facility is located at the landfill site 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 for 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.

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 accepts 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.

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.