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Electronic & Scrap Metal Recycling Day

Winneshiek County Recycling is hosting an electronic and scrap metal recycling event on September 26th from 8:00 to 11:00 AM at the Winneshiek County Recycling Center. The address of the facility is:

2510 172nd Ave

Decorah, IA 52101

 

ITEMS ACCEPTED INCLUDE:

 

Televisions, computer monitors, computer towers, appliances, printers, cords and cables, and other electronic or metal items. We can accept most things with a cord. Some items such as appliances, televisions, and monitors require a recycling fee.

 

These materials can also be brought to the Recycling Center during regular business hours (6:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday), but the September 26th event provides a convenient option for those who cannot make it during the week.

 

Payment is currently accepted by cash or check only. Checks should be made payable to Winneshiek County Recycling.

 

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO RECYCLE SCRAP METAL?

 

Recycling scrap metal is good for both the environment and our local community. Metals such as steel and aluminum can be recycled and used to make new products, reducing the need to extract and process new raw materials. Recycling metal also saves energy and keeps valuable materials out of the landfill.

 

There is also a financial benefit to recycling metal locally. Winneshiek County Recycling receives revenue from the sale of recyclable metals, and that revenue goes back into the County’s General Fund. Landfilling these items also has a cost, so by recycling them, you are not paying a tipping fee and taking up air space in the Landfill.

 

For more information about accepted items and fees, visit winneshiekwaste.com or contact Winneshiek County Recycling. We’re happy to help!

 

Thanks for helping us keep valuable materials out of the landfill! We hope to see you on September 26th!

 

This picture contains a list of items that we charge for when they are dropped off at Winneshiek County Recycling.

 

Touch A Truck- Oct, 10th

A fun, free, open house event for the whole family! No need to register, just show up!
Join us Saturday, October 10th, from 10:30 am to 12:30pm for Touch A Truck. Kids will have the opportunity to explore their favorite vehicles including police, fire and emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and city maintenance vehicles.
This event is co-hosted with the Decorah Fire Department in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week, and includes a free hot dog lunch.
**Location will be determined at a later date, pending construction in downtown Decorah**

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Find Freddy- Fun for the Whole Family!

Find Freddy!
School is back, and Freddy the Flamingo is ready to kick off the new school year with some fun!
After a busy day of learning, grab your friends and family, head to one of Decorah’s parks, and see if you can Find Freddy! Freddy will be hiding in a different Decorah park, waiting for you to discover him. It’s the perfect after-school adventure to get outside, explore, and spend time with family and friends!
How to Play:
– Search the parks and see if you can spot our sneaky flamingo.
– Snap a picture! Take a fun photo with Freddy.
– Share your adventure! Post your photo to the our Facebook Event page.
– Get entered to win! Every photo submission counts as an entry into our monthly prize drawing.
– At the end of each month, we’ll draw one lucky name to win a fun prize!
Please leave Freddy where you find him so other families can enjoy the hunt, too!

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A QUICK REMINDER ABOUT PLASTIC RECYCLING!

Winneshiek County Recycling is now accepting #5 plastics (polypropylene) in addition to the #1 and #2 plastics we have accepted in the past.

In summary, this means we are currently taking HARD plastics stamped with a #1, #2, or #5. We DO NOT accept any soft plastics (plastic bags) at this time. Please reuse plastic bags or put them in your garbage. Some grocery stores might be able to accept plastic bags.

We also have an update about plastic bottle caps:

CAPS CAN NOW BE LEFT ON PLASTIC BOTTLES!

Here’s how to prepare your containers:

– NO Iowa 5 cent deposit? Remove the cap, flatten the bottle, and then put the cap back on. Flattening the bottle helps remove air and allows for better compaction when we bale the plastic.

– Iowa 5 cent deposit? DO NOT SMASH OR FLATTEN THE CONTAINER. Leave the cap on and keep the container intact so it can be handled as a deposit container.

–CAN’T RECYCLE THE BOTTLE? If you’re somewhere that only has trash cans available, such as an event or venue, please remove the cap before throwing the bottle away. Bottles with caps on can trap air and eventually work their way to the surface of a landfill. When this happens, landfill staff have to bury them again.

–MOST IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE ALL CONTAINERS ARE EMPTY! Please empty bottles and containers completely before placing them in your recycling bin.

Thank you, and please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions!

NEW PLASTIC RECYCLING UPDATE!

We are excited to announce that our facility is now officially accepting hard plastics stamped with a #5!

This is in addition to the hard plastics we already accept with a #1 and #2 stamp.

WHAT ARE #5 PLASTICS?
#5 plastics are made from polypropylene (PP). Some common examples include:

-Yogurt, sour cream, and cottage cheese containers
-Reusable food storage containers
-Margarine and butter tubs
-Some takeout/food containers
-Some plastic cups
-Some small plastic tubs and containers

REMEMBER: LOOK FOR THE #5 RECYCLING SYMBOL ON THE ITEM TO MAKE SURE IT QUALIFIES.

Please make sure plastics are empty and clean before putting them in the bins.

Have questions about whether an item is recyclable? Please reach out to us. We’re happy to help!

Thanks for helping us keep valuable materials out of the landfill!

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