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We have been noticing more contamination in the recycling bins located at the Decorah 48-Hour Municipal parking lot. Please ensure your recyclables are placed in the correct containers. This is very important for our staff at the recycling center. The materials shown in the pictures were found in the paper bins.
Thank you and have a good weekend!
This is a day to reflect on how we can all do our part to protect the planet and reduce waste. Here some things you can do to join the movement:
Recycle Right: Make sure you’re only recycling items accepted in our Winneshiek County program. When in doubt, please contact us!
Reduce Contamination: Ensure that there are no food reminants on your recyclables and please empty your beverage containers before placing them in a bin. Also, please don’t send us plastic bags.
Spread the Word: Share your recycling tips with friends and family and encourage them to recycle, too!
Questions about recycling rules in our county? Visit our “What Do I Do With” page or review our recycling guide here.
Keep up the great work, Winneshiek County! Have a fantastic weekend!
In observance of Veterans Day, the recycling center will be closed on Monday, November 11th. Thank you to all who have served. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, November 12th.
If you are planning to drop off recyclable items this weekend at one of the recycling collection sites, please remember:
-Do not bag your recyclable materials. Place items loose in the recycling bins.
-Ensure beverage containers are empty before recycling.
-Do not leave items next to the bins, and please ensure they are placed in the correct containers.
Bagged items and liquids can contaminate recycling and slow down the process.
If you have questions on what you can and cannot recycle in Winneshiek County, please check out our recycling guide here. There is also a link to a printable recycling guide at the bottom of the page.
Thanks for your help, and keep up the excellent work!
We hope you all had a fantastic Halloween!
Please remember to consider composting your pumpkins instead of tossing them in the trash when they start to look spooky in the wrong way 🙂 Composting pumpkins helps reduce landfill waste and adds nutrients back to the soil.
Here’s what you can do:
-Remove any candles or decorations from your pumpkin
-Cut the pumpkin into smaller pieces to help it break down faster
-Add it to your compost pile
By composting, you are creating your own fertilizer at home and reducing the amount of trash created.
Here’s another option:
If you have farm animals at home, consider giving your pumpkins to them. Many animals enjoy eating pumpkins, and it’s a nutrious treat for them! Just be sure the pumpkins aren’t moldy and don’t contain any wax, paint, or other decorations before feeding them to animals!
Thanks for your help reducing the amount of waste going to our landfill!