DEA collects nearly 19 tons of prescription drugs in WI on April 28th

More than 37,000 pounds of prescription drugs were turned over to Wisconsin law enforcement during Saturday's “Take Back Initiative” organized by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration

State officials urge proper recycling of electronics this spring

MADISON — This April, bright spring flowers aren’t the only things popping up in Wisconsin’s ravines and roadside ditches. Department of Natural Resources wardens, local law enforcement officials and residents have been finding a growing number of computers, televisions and...

Homegrown Plastics

Wisconsin women Millie Zantow and Jenny Ehl changed the course of recycling across the country by asking the question: “Can plastics be recycled?”

Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin

America Recycles Day is November 15, 2011 and the Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin (AROW) is proud to be the state coordinator for events. We’ve put together a page of information to help you get started and get involved. Check back often as we’ll be updating the page with new information.

Wisconsin Communities Seek Long-term Drug Collection – Programs Vision for Future Pharmaceutical Collection Programs Outlined

The Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin (AROW) recently became the first group to endorse a vision for pharmaceutical drug collection and disposal programs for the Great Lakes Region.

Compost leaves this fall to protect air quality and enrich your lawn and garden

As leaves start to fall across Wisconsin, state environmental officials are reminding people that autumn is an excellent time to start composting or to improve a home compost pile.