The City of Wausau is partnering with local non-profit organizations in another “Clean It Up, Wausau” event for Wausau residents to properly and safely dispose of unwanted items. Items can be dropped off at 105 E. Chellis Street.
Follow the signs and please be prepared to show proof of CITY OF WAUSAU residency! If you have questions, please call Public Works at 715-261-6960 or the Mayor’s Office at 715-261-6800.
ITEMS ACCEPTED
ALL ELECTRONICS:
- All Computers,
- Faxes,
- Printers,
- cell phones,
- TV’s,
- mice,
- keyboards ,
- DVD’s,
- VCR’s,
- anything with a cord .45/lb.
- Broken TV’s .60/lb.
- Laptops
TIRES:
- Up to 22” $5.00 Over 22” $10.00
APPLIANCES:
- Microwaves ,
- Dehumidifiers,
- Air conditioners
- Refrigerators,
- Freezers
- Snow blowers (gas, oil removed)
- Lawnmowers (gas, oil removed)
- Stoves Washers,
- Dryers,
- Dishwashers
- Scrap Metal
FURNITURE:
- Mattress/Box Springs
- Tables,
- Chairs,
- Sofas,
- Hot tubs
- Carpeting
- Concrete chunks (small)
- Grills (gas removed)
- Pool Tables
- Toilets
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT IN WORKING CONDITION
We are partnering with Good News Project with their HEALTH EQUIPMENT LENDING PROGRAM (HELP Closet). Please drop off any working item listed below. No fees apply.
- Bath Shower Chair
- Walker
- Wheel Chair
- Crutches,
- Canes Toilet Seat Riser
- Commode
- Bed Rail
- Bathtub grab bars
- Knee walker
Unacceptable Items
To dispose of these or other items, please call the Marathon County Solid Waste and Recycling Information line at 1-877-270- 3989.
- Household Garbage
- Light Bulbs
- Smoke/CO Detectors
- Batteries
- Paint, Chemicals
- Remodeling waste-insulation,
- fiberglass Roofing material
- Waste oil, antifreeze, lead
- Fertilizers Pesticides,
- Herbicides Compressed
- Gas Cylinders
- Explosives Medication – Drop off at local Police Department
