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

Posted by on May 8, 2012 in Disposal, Environmental, Hazardous, Recycling | Comments Off

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

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Wisconsin residents encouraged to learn and compost more during International Compost Awareness Week

Posted by on May 2, 2012 in Feature, Recycling | 0 comments

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is inviting people all over the state to learn and compost more during International Composting Awareness Week May 6-12.

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Focus on Energy Launches Appliance Recycling Program / Opens New Recycling Facility

Posted by on May 2, 2012 in Recycling | 0 comments

MADISON, Wis., March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities’ statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced the launch of a new Appliance Recycling Program. Designed to encourage Wisconsin residents to get rid of their old, inefficient appliances, the program offers customers a $30 incentive and complimentary appliance removal. “That older refrigerator or freezer in the garage may be convenient, but it can consume up to four times more energy than newer units and...

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State officials urge proper recycling of electronics this spring

Posted by on Apr 25, 2012 in Disposal, Environmental, Program, Recycling | 0 comments

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 other electronics along roadsides and in farm fields and natural areas. While illegal, dumping electronics is also a waste of valuable materials and dumping pollutes Wisconsin’s landscapes and waterways. “Illegal dumping of electronics is not only harmful to...

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Homegrown Plastics

Posted by on Apr 19, 2012 in Disposal, Environmental, Recycling | 0 comments

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

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April 22nd is Earth Day!

Posted by on Apr 10, 2012 in Environmental, Feature, Recycling | 0 comments

Did you know that the average person in Wisconsin generates 4.7 pounds of trash each day and recycles 1.9 pounds of  that trash?  It turns out that 84% of a typical households waste – including food scrapes, yard waste, paper, cardboard, cans and bottles – can be recycled.  That means that of the 4.7 pounds of trash we generate each day we can recycle 3.9 pounds of it! Test your knowledge with these Recycling Facts and Figures.  Answers are at the bottom of this page. 1. How much energy can be saved by recycling one wine...

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Jermichael Finley & Cell Phones for my Cause

Posted by on Mar 15, 2012 in Environmental, Recycling | 0 comments

Jermichael Finley has teamed up with Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin to help support the Waste Less Wisconsin Challenge (WLW); who’s goal is to promote learning and leadership in waste reduction and recycling to help participants make real-world changes that reduce waste, conserve resources and prevent pollution. You can help by donating old cell phones. How to Donate to Jermichael Finley for WI Environmental Education Cause: Collect: We accept all cellphones; old, new, broken and scratched. Use the share button on...

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Twelve tips to reduce, reuse and recycle in 2012

Posted by on Feb 8, 2012 in Environmental, Recycling | Comments Off

12 simple tips everyone can take to reduce their waste.

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Check out our new user friendly website features!

Posted by on Jan 23, 2012 in Program | Comments Off

We hope you enjoy what you see! This is phase one of our web enhancements so check back often- and feel free to share with your friends, family, and colleagues- so we can Recycle More Wisconsin!

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Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin

Posted by on Nov 23, 2011 in Disposal, Environmental, Feature, Program, Recycling | Comments Off

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.

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