The 2021 Agriculture and Household Chemical Clean Sweep collection will be held on Saturday, June 12, at the Buffalo County Highway Shop – Alma Location. Materials can be brought to the site from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. Proof of Buffalo County residency will be required.
The Highway Shop is located at S1672 State Hwy 37, Alma. Funds for the Clean Sweep were obtained from a grant sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection and Buffalo County. The Clean Sweep is a cooperative effort between the Buffalo County UW Madison-Extension Office, Buffalo County Highway Department, and Buffalo County Recycling. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.
ACCEPTABLE materials include:
PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES
· Pesticides
· Herbicides
· Fungicides
· Insecticides
· Rodenticides
· Other poisonous repellents and banned chemicals (DDT)
PAINTS/SOLVENTS
· Varnishes
· Shellacs
· Turpentine
· Thinners
· Lead Based Paints
· Oil Based Paints
· Aerosols
· Wood Preservatives
CLEANERS/CLEANSERS
· Oven Cleaners
· Spot Removers
· Polishes
OTHER MATERIALS
· Contaminated motor Oil
· Bulk Mercury and Mercury Containing Devices & Compounds
· Agrichemical Sludge
· Veterinary Supplies
· Acids/Bases
· Mothballs
· Antifreeze
UNACCEPTABLE materials include:
- LATEX Paint is NOT acceptable
- Sharps
- Explosive & Radioactive material (such as smoke detectors)
- Compressed gas tanks and high-pressure cylinders
- Tires
- Infectious and biological waste
- Appliances
- Freon gasses
- Ammunition
- LATEX Paint
- Used motor oil
- Batteries
- Empty Pesticide Containers
