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A-Z Recycling & Disposal Guide
Knowing what, how, and where to recycle or dispose of items around your house, yard, garage or business can be difficult. Many items can be recycled, but don’t belong in your curbside recycling bin.
Our guide makes this easier with local resources to properly dispose of a wide variety of common items.
Full Aerosol Cans
Aerosol cans with product left in them can be brought in for safe disposal. View more information on the Hazardous Waste Voucher Program.
Empty Aerosol Cans (without plastic nozzles or caps)
First, check with your hauler to see if they will accept them in your curbside bin. If your hauler won't take them, empty aerosol cans can be recycled at the following locations:
- E-Cycling
- 900 Industrial Street Hudson, WI
- 715-381-5900
- New Richmond Auto Salvage
- 1770 105th Street New Richmond, WI
- 715-246-6975
- Somerset Auto Salvage
- 1920 Highway 35 N Somerset, WI
- 715-247-5753
Aluminum cans can be cashed in at the following locations:
- Amery Auto Salvage
- 1328 100th St, Amery, WI
- 715-268-8322
- E-Z Recycling
- 875 N. Prior Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104
- 651-789-0123
- Kadingers Salvage & Recycling
- N9919 130th St. Downing, WI 54734
- 715-643-4211
- Gary's Scrap Metals
- 1139 County Rd H New Richmond, WI 54017
- 715-248-3847
Unwanted ammunition and flares can be disposed of at the following locations:
- Baldwin Police Department
- 400 Cedar Street Baldwin, WI
- 715-684-3856
- Glenwood City Police Department
- 113 E Oak Street Glenwood City, WI
- 715-265-4228
- Hammond Police Department
- 455 Davis Street Hammond, WI
- 715-796-2345
- Hudson Police Department
- 101 Vine Street Hudson, WI
- 715-386-4771
By law, it is prohibited to dispose of appliances in a landfill.
Appliances are accepted for FREE at the County's Collection Event and at Redemption Recycling's 1-Stop-Drop facility in Somerset.
Learn more on our Recycling Collection Programs page.
These events are for St. Croix County residents only.
Appliances can also be recycled year-round at the following locations.
Always call first to confirm what is accepted and the fees.
- Amery Auto Salvage
- Best Buy
- 8301 3rd Street N. Oakdale, MN
- 651-739-1899
- DRJ Scrap Metal (Pick-up service)
- Hudson, WI
- 715-408-4466
- E-Cycling
- 900 Industrial Street Hudson, WI
- 715-381-5900
- Gregerson’s Ace Hardware
- 880 Cedar Street Baldwin, WI
- 715-684-3246
- Hauling It Away (Pick-up service)
- Hudson, WI
- 715-540-3040
- Redemption Recycling (accepts for free)
- Somerset, WI
- 920-918-6490
- Sears Hometown Store
- Town of Richmond Recycling Center
- 1428 100th Street Boardman, WI
- 715-690-4661
You can find disposal resources in our Automotive Waste PDF Guide.
Additional resources can be found on the DNR's Recycling Motor Oil, Oil Filters and Other Automotive Products page.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has more information on this complex recycling topic. Here is a quick Household Battery Recycling Guide.
Alkaline Batteries
Alkaline, single use batteries are safe to throw in the trash but still have components that can be recycled. Alkaline Batteries can be recycled for a nominal fee at Batteries & Bulbs in Hudson.
More information about recycling single-use batteries can be found at Earth911.
Vehicle Batteries
Consumers may bring lead-acid batteries to any Wisconsin retailer that sells these batteries for recycling (during normal business hours). This service is free to customers who purchase a new battery when they bring in a used one. Customers may be charged a fee of up to $3 if they bring in a used battery without purchasing a new one.
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable batteries should not be thrown in the trash.
Learn more about how to safely dispose of batteries.
When bringing in batteries for recycling:
- All batteries must be sorted by chemistry.
- All terminals must be covered/taped on both ends to prevent short circuits.
(Alkaline batteries less than 1.5v are excluded from terminal coverage)
Bring rechargeable batteries to the following locations for proper recycling:
- Batteries Plus & Bulbs
- Accepts all types of rechargeable batteries for free, except Alkaline ($2 per pound). Must be sorted by chemistry/battery type.
- 101 Carmichael Road Hudson, WI
- 715-808-8424
- Doyle’s Farm & Home Ace Hardware
- Accepts automotive batteries only.
- 560 Deere Drive New Richmond, WI
- 715-246-6184
- E-Cycling
- 900 Industrial Street Hudson, WI
- 715-381-5900
- Gregerson’s Ace Hardware
- 880 Cedar Street Baldwin, WI
- 715-684-3246
- Home Depot
- 2330 Crestview Drive Hudson, WI
- 715-531-1416
- Logistics Recycling Inc.
- Somerset, WI
- Use the county's Hazardous Waste Voucher
- also accepts products with embedded lithium-ion batteries
- St. Croix Electric Cooperative
- 1925 Ridgeway Street Hammond, WI
- 715-796-7000
Soft Cover Books
Soft cover books can be put in your recycling bin.
Hard Cover Books
Hard cover books cannot be recycled unless the covers and spines are removed, which is hard work. We recommend donating your used books or finding unique ways to repurpose them.
If you need to dispose of a car seat, check the owner’s manual to see if any directions are offered. You can also to see if there are any trade-in-programs.
Visit the Safe Kids Wisconsin website for more information on disposing of car seats.
Target stores have annual collection events.
At times you may have more cardboard than you can fit in your curbside bin. Always call your hauler first to see if they can accommodate you. Many can with advanced noticed. Boxes must be broken down.
You can also bring cardboard to:
- Town of Richmond Recycling Center (fee based)
- 1428 100th Street, Boardman, WI
- 715-690-4661
- Pierce County Recycling (free disposal)
- 707 N Maple Street, Ellsworth, WI 54011
- 715-273-3092
Residential Carpeting - Landfill Option
- GFL Disposal Transfer Station
- 100 Packer Drive Roberts, WI
- 715-792-5209
- Murtha Sanitation
- 471 US-63, Baldwin
- 715-684-3700
- Olson Sanitation
- 651 Shay Street, Somerset
- 715-247-3440
Or contact your garbage hauler to see if they can pick-up carpeting curbside.
Commercial Carpeting reuse - low profile only
- Milestones Inc.
- 715-381-9660
Cell phones (including batteries and charge cords) can be recycled at the following locations:
- Batteries Plus & Bulbs
- 101 Carmichael Road Hudson, WI
- 715-808-8424
- Best Buy
- 8301 3rd Street N. Oakdale, MN
- 651-739-1899
- Hudson Lion's Club
- Redemption Recycling (accepts for free)
- Somerset, WI
- 920-918-6490
- St. Croix Electric Cooperative
- 1925 Ridgeway Street Hammond, WI
- 715-796-7000
Check with the manufacturer for mail-back programs.
Donating gently used clothing to charitable organizations is a great way to give back while keeping textiles out of landfills. Companies like Salvation Army, Goodwill, and Savers will accept your used clothing and recycle the clothing that they can't sell.
Propane Cylinders
Many 20-pound propane tanks are refillable. Bring the cylinder back to the store you bought it from to be refilled.
Both 1-pound and 20-pound propane cylinders must be completely empty before being disposed.
- Lake Gas
- Roberts, WI
- 715-749-3918
- Logistics Recycling Inc.
- Somerset, WI
- Use the county's Hazardous Waste Voucher
Oxygen Tanks
Contact the company listed on the tank. They should be able to reuse or recycle the tank.
Common Materials
- Asphalt shingles
- Carpet
- Dirt
- Drywall / Sheet rock
- Landscaping supplies
- Lumber
- Masonry (brick, concrete, etc.)
- Metals
- Rocks
- Siding
Donate
Donate or share your used items. Post your reusable items on-line and look for others’ discarded treasures (Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist). Donate reusable building materials that are clean and in good shape such as:
- Ceramic tiles and hardwood / laminate flooring
- Doors and windows
- Furniture
- Landscaping supplies
- Light and plumbing fixtures (lamps, chandeliers, toilets, sinks, faucets, etc.)
- Lumber
Building materials can be donated at the following local businesses:
- Habitat for Humanity Restore
- 749 Ryan Drive Hudson, WI 54016
- 715-350-8575
Concrete
Clean, non-painted concrete can be dropped off at the following local business:
- Cemstone
- 1190 County Road G New Richmond, WI
- 800-555-9415
How to Dispose
Dispose of construction and demolition materials at the following businesses:
- ESW
- E3902 Highway 29 Menomonie, WI
- 715-231-9725
- GFL Transfer Station
- 309 Como Avenue St. Paul, MN
- 651-487-8546
- GFL Environmental
- Diamond Bluff, WI
- 715-792-5209
- Murtha Sanitation
- 471 US-63, Baldwin
- 715-684-3700
- Olson Sanitation
- 651 Shay Street, Somerset
- 715-247-3440
- Twin City Refuse
- 318 W Water Street St. Paul, MN
- 651-237-9516
- Waste Management Transfer Station
- 2312 Oak Drive Osceola, WI
- 888-960-0008
You must haul your own materials to the above facilities and fees will apply. Please call each facility for information on what is accepted, hours of operation and applicable fees.
Construction and demolition materials may also be disposed of in a residential dumpster or in a purchased commercial refuse bag. Contact a garbage hauler to rent a dumpster.
Donate or Share Used Items
- Post your reusable items through on-line marketplaces such as Facebook Buy Nothing, Facebook Marketplace, Craig's list and others.
Close the Recycling Loop and look for others’ discarded treasures. - Organize a swap-meet with your neighbors.
Where to Donate Household Goods
The following is not a complete list of organizations that accept used goods and is not an endorsement by St Croix County for services they provide:
- Bridging Inc
- Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota
- Goodwill / Easter Seals
- New Richmond's Heritage Center
- Second Chance Thrift Store
- St Croix County Freecycle Network
- St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity Restore
- The Salvation Army
- Treasures from the Heart
- Two Fish Thrift Store
- Vietnam Veterans of America
- We Do Feet
By law, it is prohibited to dispose of electronics in a landfill.
Electronics are accepted for FREE at the County's Collection Event and at Redemption Recycling's 1-Stop-Drop facility in Somerset.
Learn more on our Recycling Collection Programs page.
These events are for St. Croix County residents only.
The following businesses also accept electronics for recycling.
Always call first to confirm what is accepted and the disposal fee.
- Batteries Plus & Bulbs
- Small electronics (check website)
- 101 Carmichael Road Hudson, WI
- 715-808-8424
- Best Buy
- 8301 3rd Street N. Oakdale, MN
- 651-739-1899
- DRJ Scrap Metal (Pick-up service)
- Hudson, WI
- 715-408-4466
- Digital Brigade
Accepts for free: VCR’s and VCR tapes, CD players, home electronics, computers and TV’s ($30 fee for TV’s with mercury in them)- River Falls, WI
- 612-242-0157
- E-Cycling
- 900 Industrial Street Hudson, WI
- 715-381-5900
- Hauling It Away (Pick-up service)
- Hudson, WI
- 715-540-3040
- JR’s Advanced Recyclers
- 8980 Jefferson Trail Inver Grove Heights, MN
- 651-454-9215
- Logistics Recycling Inc.
- Somerset, WI
- 920-456-0336
- Redemption Recycling (accepts for free)
- St. Croix Electric Cooperative
- 1925 Ridgeway Street Hammond, WI
- 715-796-7000
- Staples (accepts some electronics for free)
- check on-line for locations
- Target
- 2401 Coulee Rd. Hudson
- 715-381-0469
- Town of Richmond Recycling Center
- 1428 100th Street Boardman, WI
- 715-690-4661
Check with your retailer, the manufacturer or search the web for mail-back, trade-in and re-claim programs.
The City of New Richmond has now opened a Free Electronics Recycling site that is available to all county residents. Be prepared to unload your own items. This is for electronics only. Click here for a list of accepted items.
1006 N. Dakota Drive, New Richmond
Open Monday – Thursday, 9:00am - 4:00pm, through Nov. 26th (will re-open again in the spring)
Local Lions Clubs collect eyeglasses for distribution in developing countries. You can bring your unwanted eyeglasses to the locations below for reuse:
- Goodwill
- Many local eye clinics
- Hudson Lion's Club
The following businesses recycle fire extinguishers:
Please make sure fire extinguishers are completely empty before disposal.
- E-Cycling
- 900 Industrial Street Hudson, WI
- 715-381-5900
- Fire Extinguishing Equipment, LLC
- 1665 County Road TT Hammond, WI
- 715-796-2607
- Logistics Recycling Inc.
- Somerset, WI
- Use the county's Hazardous Waste Voucher
Donate or Share Items that are still Usable
Post your reusable items through on-line marketplaces such as Facebook Buy Nothing, Facebook Marketplace, Craig's List, etc.
Some upholstered furniture is accepted at the County's Collection Event. Learn more about the County's Collection Events. These events are for St. Croix County residents only.
Local Organizations That Accept Furniture
- Habitat for Humanity Restore
- 749 Ryan Drive Hudson, WI
- 715-350-8575
- Hauling It Away (hauls donated furniture for a fee)
- Hudson, WI
- 715-540-3040
- Ikea has a buy-back & recycling program for their products
- Second Chances
- 117 North Main Street River Falls, WI
- 715-425-6751
- Treasures From the Heart
- 200 S Main Street River Falls, WI
- 715-425-9771
- Treasures From the Heart
- 815 Main Street Baldwin, WI
- 715-684-2545
- We Do Feet
- 614 Badlands Road Hudson, WI
- 715-781-0622
- Salvation Army
- 800-728-7825
National Organizations That Accept Furniture
- Bridging
- 201 W 87th St Bloomington, MN
- 1730 Terrace Dr. Roseville, MN
- 952-888-1105
- Goodwill stores in:
- Hudson
- Menomonie
- Stillwater
- Woodbury
- Savers
- 8401 Tamarack Road Woodbury, MN
- 651-294-0880
Furniture that is Not Usable
Contact your local garbage hauler or bring to:
- Murtha Sanitation
- 471 US-63, Baldwin
- 715-684-3700
- Olson Sanitation
- 651 Shay Street, Somerset
- 715-247-3440
- Town of Richmond Recycling Center
- 1428 100th Street, New Richmond (Boardman)
- 715-690-4661
- Pierce County Recycling
- 707 N Maple Street, Ellsworth
- 715-273-3092
Always call first to confirm hours of operation and fees.
New Voucher Program!
Dispose of your hazardous waste for free any time of year. A voucher is available so that residents can coordinate disposal of their hazardous waste through a local vendor. This program does not apply to businesses. Once you provide a materials list, the vendor will contact you to schedule a drop-off appointment. Unscheduled drop-offs will not be accepted.
Learn more and get your voucher number. This program is for St. Croix County residents only.
Businesses and Churches
Reach out to the county's recycling specialist for information on how to safely dispose of your hazardous waste. kris.poston@sccwi.gov or 715-531-1907
Non-Hazardous Alternatives
- Visit the EPA's Safer Choice website for non-hazardous alternatives for many types of household and automotive cleaners.
- Visit our Non-Toxic Alternatives page for pest control options.
Local Lion's Clubs collect hearing aids for distribution in developing countries.
- Hudson Lion's Club
Artificial Christmas Trees
If your tree is still usable, offer it to friends or donate it to a charity such as Goodwill or Treasures from the Heart.
- Treasures From the Heart
- 200 S Main Street River Falls, WI
- 715-425-9771
- Treasures From the Heart
- 815 Main Street Baldwin, WI
- 715-684-2545
If the tree is no longer usable then it will have to be thrown away, check with your hauler to see if they will accept it in one piece. If not, it will have to be dismantled into smaller pieces and put in the trash.
Live Christmas Trees
Many municipalities have curbside Christmas tree pick-up for a short time period after Christmas. Contact your local hauler for their guidelines.
Holiday Lights
Old, unwanted, or not working holiday lights can be recycled at local agencies and retailers during the holiday season. These local retailers and agencies accept holiday lights for recycling:
- E-Cycling
- 900 Industrial St. Hudson, WI
- 715-381-5900
- Redemption Recycling (accepts for free)
- Somerset, WI
- 920-918-6490
Wrapping Paper
Most wrapping paper is not recyclable. These papers are often embedded with foil and other materials that frequently have non-recyclables items like bows and ribbons attached to them. Contact your local hauler for their guidelines.
You can rent a dumpster from one of the waste haulers in the area. If you need assistance cleaning out junk from your property, here are a few options:
- Daymakers Junk Removal
- 588 Schommer Drive, Hudson, WI
- 715-410-4054
- DRJ Scrap Metal (Pick-up service)
- Hudson, WI
- 715-408-4466
- Hauling It Away (Pick-up service)
- Hudson, WI
- 715-540-3040
- JR’s Advanced Recyclers
- 8980 Jefferson Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN
- 651-454-9215
- Northland Prairie LLC- Gage Cook
- 587 County Road A, Hudson, WI
- 651-300-2512
- River Valley Junk and Demo - Logan Triebold (Pick-up Service)
- Hudson
- 715-781-9795
- True Improvement
- Prescott
- 651-260-3537
For Unusable Items that need to go to the landfill, check with these services:
- GFL Disposal Transfer Station
- 100 Packer Drive, Roberts
- 715-749-3855
- Murtha Sanitation
- 471 Highway 63, Baldwin
- 715-684-3700
- Olson Sanitation
- 651 Shay Street, Somerset
- 715-247-3440
- Town of Richmond Recycling Center (fee based)
- 1428 100th Street, New Richmond, (Boardman)
- 715-690-4661
- Pierce County Recycling (fee based)
- 707 N Maple Street, Ellsworth
- 715-273-3092
- TNT Hauling
- 102 E. Main Street, Ellsworth
- 866-919-2646
Always call first to confirm that they will take your items, the hours of operation and fees.
If you have Scrap Metal or vehicles, scroll further down in this guide for disposal resources
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
These contain a small amount of mercury and cannot safely be thrown in the trash.
Fluorescent light bulbs are hazardous waste and can be safely disposed of through the county's free Hazardous Waste Voucher Program if you are a resident (not a business). Businesses may still contact Logistics Recycling listed below for disposal process and costs.
- Fluorescent tube bulbs are the long, cylindrical glass tubes you see in overhead lights, but also come in circular and U-shaped fluorescent tubes.
- Compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs are easily identified by their hallmark curlicue design.
Please bring your fluorescent tubes and CFLs to these locations for proper recycling (always call first, fees may apply):
- Batteries Plus & Bulbs
- 101 Carmichael Road Hudson, WI
- 715-808-8424
- Doyle’s Farm & Home Ace Hardware
- 560 Deere Drive New Richmond, WI
- 715-246-6184
- E-Cycling (also takes holiday string of lights)
- 900 Industrial Street Hudson, WI
- 715-381-5900
- Home Depot (CFLs only)
- 2330 Crestview Drive Hudson, WI
- 715-531-1416
- Logistics Recycling Inc. (also takes holiday string of lights)
- Somerset, WI
- Use the county's Hazardous Waste Voucher
- St. Croix Electric Cooperative
- 1925 Ridgeway Street Hammond, WI
- 715-796-7000
Other Light Bulbs
Incandescent, Halogen and LED or Light-Emitting Diode light bulbs do not contain hazardous chemicals, so it is safe to dispose of them in the trash. However, they do contain some recyclable components and can also be brought to these locations. Call first for fees.
To learn more about the different types of bulbs and how to properly dispose of them, visit this DNR website.
If your mattress and/or box spring are still in good usable condition, please consider donating.
- We Do Feet
- Trinity Lutheran Church Hudson, WI
- 715-781-0622
Contact your curbside garbage hauler to see if they can pick it up from your home or you can haul the mattress and/or box spring to one of these businesses:
- GFL Disposal Transfer Station
- 100 Packer Drive Roberts, WI
- 715-749-3855
- Town of Richmond Recycling Center (fee based)
- 1428 100th Street New Richmond (Boardman)
- 715-690-4661
- Murtha Sanitation
- 471 US-63, Baldwin
- 715-684-3700
- Olson Sanitation
- 651 Shay Street, Somerset
- 715-247-3440
- Pierce County Recycling (fee based)
- 707 N Maple Street Ellsworth, WI
- 715-273-3092
- Hauling It Away (Pick-up service)
- Hudson, WI
- 715-540-3040
Always call first to confirm hours of operation and fees.
St. Croix County residents are encouraged to bring expired, unwanted, or unused medications to collection locations throughout the county for proper disposal.
This program is anonymous and there is no cost to drop off medications.
Accepted Items
- Inhalers and Sprays
- Medicated Liquids
- Pet Medications
- Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications
- Vitamins
Remove all pills from their original containers and combine in a zip-lock plastic bag. Liquids, creams, gels, etc. can remain in their original container - place in a zip-top plastic bag. If possible, remove label or use a black marker to cover any personal information on the container. Plastic pill bottles can be recycled.
Not Accepted
- Mercury Thermometers
- Nebulizers
- Oxygen Tanks
- Radioactive Cancer Medications
- Contact Logistics Recycling Inc.
- 920-456-0336 (call for appointment & fees)
- Sharps (bring to your local hospital)
Medication Collection Locations & Hours
- Baldwin Police Department
- 400 Cedar Street, Baldwin
- Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
- Glenwood City Police Department
- 113 West Oak Street, Glenwood City
- Monday - Thursday 7am - 4:30pm
Friday 7am - 11am
- Hammond Police Department
- 455 Davis Street, Hammond
- Monday - Thursday 7am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12 noon
- Hudson Police Department
- 101 Vine Street, Hudson
- Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm
- New Richmond Police Department
- 1443 Campus Drive, New Richmond
- Monday - Thursday 7am - 4:30pm
Friday 7am - 11:30am
- North Hudson Police Department
- 400 7th Street, North Hudson
- Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 11:30am
- River Falls Police Department
- 2815 Prairie Drive, River Falls
- Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm
- Somerset Police Department
- 110 Spring Street, Somerset
- Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
- St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department
- 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson
- Receptacle located in the Jail lobby
available 24/7
- Village of Roberts Police Department
- 107 East Maple Street, Roberts
- Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm
- Woodville Police Department
- 102 S Main Street, Woodville
- Monday - Friday 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Additional Information
For additional information, contact the St Croix County Sheriff’s Department at 715-381-4320.
Medication Disposal Program
Mercury can be found in thermometers, fluorescent light bulbs (both CFLs and tubes), thermostats, blood pressure devices, mercury switches and relays. Mercury and mercury containing devices are considered hazardous waste and cannot be thrown in the trash.
For year-round disposal:
- Logistics Recycling Inc.
- Somerset, WI
- Use the county's Hazardous Waste Voucher
We recommend storing mercury thermometers and other breakable mercury devices in an airtight plastic container. This will reduce the chances of them breaking and release toxic fumes into the environment.
Latex Water-Based Paint
Water-based paint is not a hazardous waste once dry. It can be thrown out in the trash when it is completely dried out and solid.
Four Ways to Dry Out Latex Paint
- Pop the lid off of the can of paint and allow to air dry (works best for small amounts).
- Line a cardboard box with plastic and pour a thin layer of paint on the plastic and allow to dry. Continue to pour layers of paint until all paint is dry and hard. The box, plastic, paint can and lid can all go in the trash.
- Mix in kitty litter, sawdust, or crumpled newspapers to speed up the drying time.
- Purchase a paint hardener and mix in (found at most home improvement or hardware stores).
Year-Round Latex Paint Disposal
- Doyle's Farm & Home Ace Hardware (fee based)
- 560 Deere Drive New Richmond, WI
- 715-246-6184
Oil Based Paints & Stains
Oil-based paints & stains are hazardous waste. Do not throw these in the trash. A hazardous waste voucher program is available to residents to cover disposal cost.
Aerosol Paints
Aerosol cans with product left in them are hazardous waste. Do not throw these in the trash.
Year-Round Latex Paint, Oil Paint & Stain Disposal
- Logistics Recycling Inc. (fees charged for latex paint)
- Somerset, WI
- 920-456-0336 (call for appointment)
Bring in your hazardous waste for free any time of year. A voucher is available when residents bring their hazardous waste directly to Logistics Recycling Inc. (LRI), based in Somerset (this program does not apply to businesses). Once you provide a materials list, LRI will schedule a drop-off appointment.
Learn more and get your voucher number
- Contact your local paint store for their take-back programs (it's free in MN)
Loose paper shreds cannot go into the curbside recycling bin because the small pieces plug-up the recycling sorting equipment.
Here are steps to recycle paper you shredded at home:
- Place shredded paper in a paper bag.
- Fold the bag over or tape or staple shut.
- Mark the bag with "Shredded Paper" (large letters).
- Then you can place it in your recycling bin.
Shredding Services
The following local businesses provide shredding services for a nominal fee:
- Fed-Ex Store
- 1023 Pearson Drive Hudson, WI
- 715-381-3164
- Logistics Recycling Inc.
- Somerset, WI
- 920-456-0336
- UPS Store
- 808 Carmichael Road Hudson, WI
- 715-386-2222
Consider refilling your original brand ink cartridges.
- Contact the manufacturer for Mail-Back programs.
- Drop them off at your local office supply store.
Many office supply retailers will gladly take back your used or spent cartridges.
Printer cartridges can be recycled at the following locations:
- Best Buy
- 8301 3rd Street N. Oakdale, MN
- 651-739-1899
- E-Cycling
- 900 Industrial Street Hudson, WI
- 715-381-5900
- Hudson Lion's Club (ink cartridges only)
- Office Depot / OfficeMax
- Stillwater and Woodbury locations
- Target (ink cartridges only)
- 2401 Coulee Rd. Hudson
- 715-381-0469
Free Scrap Metal, Appliances & Yard Equipment Collection Events and Drop-Off
Must be at least 60% metal to be accepted. Learn more about the County's Collection Events. These events are for St. Croix County residents only.
The following local businesses also recycle scrap metal or salvage vehicles:
- Amery Auto Salvage
- 1328 100th St, Amery, WI
- 715-268-8322
- E-Cycling (small amounts)
- 900 Industrial Street Hudson, WI
- 715-381-5900
- DRJ Scrap Metal (Pick-up service)
- Hudson, WI
- 715-408-4466
- Gary’s Scrap Metals
- 1139 County Road H. New Richmond, WI
- 715-248-3847
- LAD Auto Crushing
- 580 200th Street Osceola, WI
- 715-294-3220
- Murtha Sanitation
- 471 Hwy 63, Baldwin, WI
- 715-684-3700
- Olson Sanitation
- 651 Shay Street, Somerset
- 715-247-3440
- New Richmond Auto Salvage
- 1770 105th Street New Richmond, WI
- 715-246-6975
- Redemption Recycling
- Somerset, WI
- 920-918-6490
- Somerset Auto Salvage
- 1920 State Highway 35 Somerset, WI
- 715-247-5753
- Town of Richmond Recycling Center
- 1428 100th Street Boardman, WI
- 715-690-4661
Always call first to confirm what is accepted at each business.
Sharps should never be thrown in the trash. Residents of St. Croix County who use syringes, lancets and other sharp medical items at home are able to properly dispose of these items separately from their household trash for free.
Sharps can be dropped off for free disposal at the following locations:
- Glenhaven Care Center
- 612 E Oak Street Glenwood City, WI
- 715-265-4555
- Hammond Health Services
- 425 Davis Street Hammond, WI
- 715-796-2218
- Hudson Hospital - drop off at Emergency Room entrance
- 405 Stageline Road Hudson, WI
- 715-531-6000
- Park View Home
- 220 N Lockwood Street Woodville, WI
- 715-698-2451
- River Falls Area Hospital
- 1629 E Division Street River Falls, WI
- 715-307-6000
- Western Wisconsin Health
- 1100 Bergslien Street Baldwin, WI
715-684-1111
- 1100 Bergslien Street Baldwin, WI
- Westfields Hospital
- 535 Hospital Road New Richmond, WI
- 715-243-2600
For more information on the proper disposal of Sharps, visit the WI DNR website.
Smoke detectors can be disposed of by mailing them back to the manufacturer. Remove and recycle batteries before mailing back.
Smoke detectors can be disposed of locally at:
- E-Cycling
- 900 Industrial Street Hudson, WI
- 715-381-5900
Thermostats can be disposed of locally at:
- National Excelsior Company
- 1400 Heggen Street Hudson, WI
- 715-381-0208
Both smoke detectors and thermostats can be disposed of locally at:
- Logistics Recycling Inc.
- Somerset, WI
- Use the county's Hazardous Waste Voucher
There are no consistent recycling options for styrofoam in St. Croix County.
Some shipping stores accept packing peanuts for reuse but may refuse them if they have already received an abundant supply from donations. Otherwise styrofoam should be placed in the garbage.
By law, it is prohibited to dispose of tires in a landfill.
Passenger tires are accepted at the County's Tire Collection Event.
Learn more about the County's Collection Events. This event is for St. Croix County residents only.
Call your local tire retailer for year-round disposal options.
View a list of businesses that accept tires (PDF).
Year-Round Tire Collection Location
- Town of Richmond Recycling Center
- 1428 100th Street, New Richmond
You can’t throw away disposable vapes in your garbage or recycling bin because they have lithium batteries. Throwing these in the garbage poses a fire hazard, since these batteries can explode and/or cause a fire when compressed. Learn more about how to safely dispose of batteries.
Vape pens can only be accepted if the cartridges are removed or if they are completely empty.
Options for Disposable Vape Pens:
- Check with your local vape shop for a disposal program.
- Check with the manufacturer for a mail-back program
- Bring in to Logistics Recycling in Somerset for safe disposal.
- Use the county's Hazardous Waste Voucher
St. Croix County does not have a compost site for residents to drop-off leaves, brush, and grass clippings.
Consider at-home composting and mulching. Visit our compost page for more information about setting up your own backyard composting project.
Otherwise here are some options for disposing of these materials:
- Gerten’s Regional Eco-Services (Cottage Grove, MN)
- 12119 70th St S, Cottage Grove, MN
Or in Denmark Township at the intersection of Manning + 70th - 651-209-3511
- 12119 70th St S, Cottage Grove, MN
- All Natural Recycling (south of River Falls)
- Accepts grass and leaves for a fee. By appointment only.
- 715-497-9130
- Freedom Farm (Houlton)
- Accepts grass clippings, leaves and manure for a free will offering.
By appointment only. - 715-410-4963
- Accepts grass clippings, leaves and manure for a free will offering.
- City of New Richmond
- 1935 115th Street, New Richmond
- Open to city residents only with ID and recent utility bill
- City of River Falls
- 901 West Locust Street, River Falls
- Open to municipal utilities customers only
- Sylvester’s Custom Grinding
- 962 US Highway 12, Roberts
- Accepts grass, leaves, brush, log, and tree stump debris for a fee
- 715-690-9960
- open to ALL county residents
Hudson residents who have Waste Management as their hauler have two options for yard waste pick-up service. Waste Management 888-960-0008
- Sign-up for a container that gets picked up weekly from April- November.
- Go to the service counter at County Market to purchase yard waste stickers (one for each bag). Place these on your large paper leaf bags. Then call Waste Management to schedule your curbside pick-up.
A few municipalities have a yard waste site open for their residents only (Village of Baldwin, Village of Hammond, City of New Richmond). Contact your municipality for details.
After planting your garden, bring the empty plastic flowerpots to Home Depot for recycling.