An Introduction to WLSSD’s NPDES Permit
In 2022, WLSSD celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and for good reason—the CWA is regarded as one of the most… Read more
Todays Hours
Materials Recovery Center
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All Hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Holidays Closed:
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Indigenous Peoples Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving and Day After
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Household Hazardous Waste
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- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Holidays Closed:
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Indigenous Peoples Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving and Day After
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Yard Waste Compost Site
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All Hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Holidays Closed:
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Indigenous Peoples Day
- Veterans Day
Resource Renew Administration Offices
Open Today: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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All Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Holidays Closed:
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Indigenous Peoples Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving and Day After
- Christmas Day
WLSSD Blog
Oil Embargo Lights the Fire for Trash as Fuel
A very brief mention of WLSSD in the Duluth News Tribune’s “Bygones” section, reminded us of an interesting moment in WLSSD’s past that many folks… Read more
Taking Film Plastic Recycling to the Nex(Trex) Level
Film plastic piles up quickly in most households, especially around the holidays. Everything from plastic mailers to shopping bags can be collected for recycling, but… Read more
Q&A – Pizza Boxes & Holiday Light Strands
Q How much pizza is ok to recycle with my pizza box? A Short answer? Pizza is not recyclable! However, the latest research shows that… Read more
Don’t Let FOG Ruin the Party!
From deep-fried turkeys to latkes, food is a great way to bring people together during the winter months. When planning your meal, don’t forget about… Read more
It’s Fun to Celebrate the C-W-A!
In 1972, the Clean Water Act (CWA) set into motion initiatives to improve water quality in U.S. waterways. Congress appropriated funds to build and upgrade… Read more
Recycle Your Holidays – Celebrate in waste-free style
The holiday season brings family gatherings, traditions, company parties, treats around every corner, and heaps of trash. In fact, Americans produce 25% more trash between… Read more
Don’t Settle for Less! Our clarifiers need your support.
If you live in or visit Duluth, it is likely you’ve seen our large signature “domes” that glimmer in the sunlight from every angle: from… Read more