A Green Way to Clean

Celebrate Earth Day all year by disposing of unwanted household items at these environmentally conscious locations around town

By Angie Davies

Dane County Clean Sweep
When you can’t throw it away or recycle it, Clean Sweep is the answer. Working to keep products out of landfills, they accept hazardous household materials free of charge.
What they accept: Oil-based paints and paint-related products, pesticides and poisons, household products containing organic solvents, ignitable items, aerosols, and rechargeable batteries
Location: 2302 Fish Hatchery Rd., Madison
Contact: danecountycleansweep.com

Dorn True Value Hardware
In addition to finding the perfect tools and goods for any home project, this family-owned chain of stores collects specific hard-to-dispose of items for their customers, free of charge.
What they accept: Fluorescent and incandescent lamps and bulbs
Locations: Madison, Oregon and Sun Prairie. Find addresses online.
Contact: dornhardware.com

Habitat ReStore
To meet a dual mission of raising funds for Habitat for Humanity of Dane County and preventing salvageable materials from ending up in landfills, Habitat ReStore sells new and used building materials to the public at discount prices. 
What they accept: Unopened cans of paint, working appliances under 10 years old and more
Location: 208 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison 
Contact: restoredane.org

Resource Solutions Corp.
One of the first recycling companies in Wisconsin to recycle electronics, this innovative corporation offers recycling drop-off and pick-up of almost anything electronic and can even help communities organize recycling events.
What they accept: Appliances, computers, televisions, batteries
Location: 5493 Express Circle, Madison
Contact: recyclethatstuff.com