Egg Cartons
Egg cartons made from paper products may be recycled in your curbside cart or at rural recycling sheds. Egg cartons made from polystyrene foam may not be recycled.
Use the disposal guide to find out how to best manage your household “stuff.”
Egg cartons made from paper products may be recycled in your curbside cart or at rural recycling sheds. Egg cartons made from polystyrene foam may not be recycled.
Proper Disposal
All electrical cords including extension cords, phone cords, appliance cords, and indoor electrical wiring are accepted for recycling at the WLSSD Materials Recovery Center.
Electronic Cigarettes and Vapes
Electronic cigarettes, also known as Vapes, are nicotine delivery devices that use a battery to heat a liquid nicotine concentrate that can be inhaled. Both the Electronic cigarette liquid and the battery can be hazardous if released into the environment and must be disposed of properly.
Proper Disposal
Proper Disposal
• Electronics cannot be put into the trash.
• Bring to an electronics recycler.
• The EPA requires businesses to handle electronics in compliance with the U.S. Code’s Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which sets regulations on the disposal of solid and hazardous waste.
The following businesses accept electronics:
WLSSD Materials Recovery Center
https://wlssd.com/hours-facilities
Using the Materials Recovery Center (pricing, etc.)
Small electronics and rechargeable batteries, CPU, fax, printer, laptop, VCR, DVD/DVR player, tablet, automatic external defibrillator (AED)
TV, monitor and other with display screens 19″ and smaller
TV, monitor over 19″ and up to 40″
TV, monitor over 40″
Businesses limit of 5 per day. Items must be used to support daily operations; electronics retailers or repair centers are not eligible for this service at the MRC.
The Materials Recovery Center cannot accept large or commercial size copier/printers. Contact Afterlife or other electronics recycler for disposal options.
Afterlife Electronics Graveyard
915 John Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
218-940-9274
Best Buy, Inc.
http://www.bestbuy.com/
Tyvek envelopes cannot be recycled with paper. Envelopes are collected and recycled at no cost. Call 1-800-44-Tyvek for more information.
For more information: www.tyvek.com
Proper Disposal:
Bring to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. See Medication for more information.
Large exercise equipment including treadmills and elliptical machines are accepted for disposal at the Materials Recovery Center. Units with a metal frame and primarily metal components may be disposed of as scrap metal at no charge. Plastic, rubber and mixed materials will be charged the regular disposal rate ($24/ cu yd, 2023). Fees are determined after inspection of unit by staff at the time of service.
Explosive and reactive materials are very dangerous and should be handled with extreme caution. Examples include dynamite, TNT, blasting caps and loaders, picric acid, and ethers. Of particular concern are picric acid and ethers. They become unstable over time, and containers may explode if opened (crystals can form under the cap).
Proper Disposal
• CALL 911. Law enforcement agencies are trained to survey the situation and respond when necessary. HHW collection sites do not accept explosives.
• Do not transport or disturb!
CAUTION
Only trained experts should handle ammunition and explosives;
Additional information may be obtained:
Duluth Police Station – (218) 723-3731
St. Louis County Sheriff – (218) 336-4360 ; 24 hours at 726-2345
Proper Disposal
• Most optical stores in the City of Duluth will accept used glasses for the Lions Club; glasses you choose not to donate may be placed in the trash.
Lion’s Club:
Hibbing (218) 262-5221
Chisholm (218) 254-4357
Duluth (218) 624-4820