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Recycling Center address: W2738 Pernot Lane, Belleville

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Minutes from the Recycling Center – February 22nd at 7:00 pm

Attendees: Ted Fahey, Mark Gundlach, Marc Peterson, Jeff Whitehouse, Mark Grunenwald and Stacy Heller

1. TV’s

~ Right now we will not charge for the TV’s but we will revisit this topic at the August 16, 2011 meeting

2. Oil Filters

~ Recycling Center employees will take a screwdriver to the oil filters and puncture a hole in them to allow for additional drainage. Once drained the oil filters will be placed in the metal bins that Watkins takes.

3. File 13 E-waste Solutions, LLC – Stacy

~ If we dropped off the electronics the company would charge us $0.25 and if they picked up the items it would cost us $0.35. At this point in time we can get rid of our electronics for free so we will not be pursuing this option.

4. Aluminum cans – can we find someone with a trailer to haul to Monroe

~ Stacy called Behr recycling. The individual who handles the arrangements and set up the price is out of the office for a week. Behr took down the information and will return my call next week at the earliest.

5. Discuss quarterly Recycling meetings – day of week and which months

~ We will hold the Recycling meetings twice a year. The next one is on August 16, 2011 at 7:00 pm.

6. Other business

~ Put Stacy Heller’s contact information on the Town of Exeter website for the Recycling Center. Task has been completed.

Submitted by:

Stacy Heller

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Used Oil Filters and Absorbents

Used Oil Filters and Absorbents Landfill Ban

2009 Wisconsin Act 86 [PDF exit DNR] bans the landfilling of used oil filters and absorbents as of January 1, 2011.

The ban applies to everyone in the state, including individuals, farmers, businesses, commercial or industrial facilities, and other organizations. The law does not exempt any groups or classes of individuals.

The ban covers two types of materials: used oil filters and used oil absorbent materials.

Used Oil Filters

Used Oil Filters.
Used oil filters waiting to be recycled.
Photo: Jack Connelly - DNR

The ban specifically covers filters from motor vehicles. These include oil filters from:

cars
trucks
buses
motorcycles
snowmobiles
forklifts
tractors
ATVs and UTVs

Oil filters from other sources, like hydraulic systems and other machinery are not covered under this ban, but we encourage them to be recycled as well.

Used Oil Absorbent Materials

oil absorbents being spread
A worker spreads granular oil absorbents.
Photo: David Kendziorski, Stormtech, Inc.

The oil absorbent ban includes materials used to absorb petroleum-derived or synthetic oil that has been used or spilled.

All types of materials used to absorb or contain waste oil are covered under the ban, including:

granular kitty litter-type absorbents
oil-dry cloths
rags
wipes
paper toweling
absorbent pillows, pads and socks

An exception is made in the ban to allow the disposal of up to one gallon of oil absorbent materials from a non-routine spill. A gallon of material is the amount that would fit inside a dry gallon container.

Non-routine spills may include oil that is released when a seal is broken, or when oil is accidentally spilled. Routine spills may include oil that leaks continually while a machine is operating, or oil that leaks each time a frequently repeated operation occurs (such as dismantling a car).

What Should I Do With My Used Oil Filters and Absorbents

Recycling is the preferred method of handling used oil filters and absorbents. Wisconsinites throw away an estimated 187,000 gallons of oil in used oil filters and 1.6 million gallons of oil in oil absorbents. Oil is a valuable, reusable material. Recycling used filters and absorbents preserves oil for reuse.

Used Oil Filters

Used Oil Absorbents

Recycle: Many businesses that perform oil changes or sell oil and oil filters will accept used filters from do-it-yourselfers. In addition, some communities allow used oil and oil filters to be collected at their waste transfer stations or at specific collection sites. Contact your local recycling program for more information.

Several recyclers across the state also accept used oil filters for recycling. To find recycling options in your area, see the Wisconsin Recycling Markets Directory, select the “Motor Vehicle Items” category, and then subcategory “oil filters.”

Use as a fuel supplement in an approved municipal solid waste combustor.

Recycle: Some companies that supply clean absorbents will accept those absorbents after they have been used. To find recycling options in your area, see the Wisconsin Recycling Markets Directory, select the “Other Materials” category, and then subcategory “oil absorbents.”

Take to a DNR-approved biopile at a landfill.

Use as a fuel supplement in an approved municipal solid waste combustor.

Dispose of at a landfill if less than one gallon absorbent material from a non-routine spill.

Cloth absorbents should be reused as long as possible and may be sent to a landfill after being cleaned to established industry standards to remove the oil.

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TOWN OF EXETER RECYCLING CENTER
W2738 PERNOT LANE, BELLEVILLE

The purpose of the Recycling Center is to have a convenient location for Town of Exeter residents to dispose of household waste and recyclable materials. Due to limited space and the need for all residents to utilize the Recycling Center, please limit the size of your loads each week. This area is for exclusive use of Exeter residents who exclusively reside in the Town, any items from outside of the township are not allowed. Please do not be offended if we ask for your sticker or identification. You must tarp or cover your loads before leaving your residence; this will help prevent garbage from ending up on the roads of Exeter.

A Town of Exeter Recycling Center sticker is mandatory EVERY time that you come to the Recycling Center!

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Saturdays 8:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM Open to Town of Exeter Residents Only!

RECYCLING IS MANDATORY:

ABSOLUTELY NO GARBAGE IN RECYCLE BINS!
NO PLASTIC BAGS IN RECYCLE BINS.
SEPERATE ALUMINUM CANS. Garbage cans in front of dumpsters are for cans.
CARDBOARD, PLASTIC BOTTLES, TIN CANS, NEWSPAPER ARE RECYCLABLE
BREAKDOWN CARDBOARD BOXES
STYROFOAM IS NOT RECYCLABLE, PLEASE PUT IN GARBAGE DUMPSTERS

GARBAGE:

ABSOLUTELY NO RECYCLABLE MATERIAL IN THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS!
LIGHT BULBS AND PERSONAL HOME IMPROVEMENT MATERIALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS SPACE ALLOWS

NO CONTRACTOR MATERIALS WILL BE ACCEPTED
LARGE ITEMS SUCH AS COUCHES, DRESSERS, YARD WASTE, BRUSH ETC WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY AS SPACE ALLOWS.

PLEASE ASK STAFF WHERE TO PUT THESE ITEMS IF THEY ARE ACCEPTED AND ASSOCIATED FEES.

METAL:

METAL ITEMS INCLUDING APPLIANCES ARE ACCEPTED
PLEASE SEPARATE METAL ITEMS INTO ONE OF THE TWO METAL BINS
NO FENCING WIRE

MISCELLANEOUS:

DUE TO TRAFFIC AND OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS PLEASE KEEP SMALL CHILDREN AND PETS INSDIE YOUR VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION AND/OR PROOF OF EXETER RESIDENCE MAY BE REQUESTED AT ANYTIME

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED:

SHINGLES, CHEMICALS, ANTI-FREEZE, PAINT, ANIMAL CARCASSES, FENCING, TIRES

VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE RULES MAY EXCLUDE YOU
FROM USING THE RECYCLING CENTER!

TOWN OF EXETER LARGE ITEM DROP-OFF PROGRAM

The Town of Exeter Recycle Center is designed to accommodate household garbage and recyclable. It is understood that on occasion a household may desire to dispose of a larger item. This program is effective as of April 3, 2010.

In order to offset the expense for the large dumpsters at the Recycle Center, it has become necessary to charge for larger, cumbersome, and bulky items. Please contact the Recycle Center Staff, Recycle Center Committee Members, or the Town Clerk with questions. If items are broken down to the satisfaction of staff, the fee may be waived. The following list is not all-inclusive.

This fee can be paid at the Recycle Center (CHECKS ONLY). A Large Item Receipt must be presented to Recycle Center staff before unloading the item. Citizens that unload unauthorized items may be banned from using the Recycle Center.

Fee Schedule:
$25.00                                                                   $15.00
Queen and Larger Mattresses                          Single, Double, Full Mattresses
Queen and Larger Box Springs                         Single, Double, Full Box Springs
Sofas                                                                     Love Seats/Couch Sections
Carpet                                                                   Recliner Chairs
Playground equipment/swing sets                    Dressers/Desks/TVS
OTHER ITEMS OF SIMILAR SIZE                         OTHER ITEMS OF SIMILAR SIZE

SOME LARGE ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED (Hot Tubs, Boats, Extra large items)

*There continues to be no charge for Batteries, Computers, Televisions (SMALL), Appliances, and Metal Items

*Please remember that items can be taken to the Green County Landfill located in Brodhead.

Suggested places to take items that the Town of Exeter Recycling Center does NOT accept

Construction/Contractor Materials
.    Zweifel Disposal
     Belleville (608) 279-3807 or (608) 424-3917

.    Green County Landfill W2002 Hwy SS
     Brodhead (608) 897-8605

.    Green Valley Disposal Monroe (608) 325-4146

.    Waste Management 241 8 W Badger Rd
     Madison (608) 273-2500 or 877-969-2783

Paint
.    Clean Sweep/Household Hazardous Waste 2302 Fish Hatchery Rd
     Madison (608) 294-5366

Tires
.    Green County Landfill W2002 Hwy SS
     Brodhead (608) 897-8605

Wire
•    Behr Green County Recycling N2193 Clamo
     Monroe (608) 523-2410

Sheet Rock
•    Gypsum Recycling Inc (Sheet Rock must be clean and new scraps only) W2298 Hwy 92
      Belleville (608) 424-6280

Will accept computer/TV’s/electronics — another option to take items
•    Responsible Electronics Recycling, 405 Investment Court
     Verona, WI 53593

The Town of Exeter has no affiliation with any of the above listed companies. It makes no guarantee that these companies will accept your items or charge for them.