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.
Disposal Guide
Use the disposal guide to find out how to best manage your household “stuff.”
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Items beginning with the letter: “E”
Electrical and Extension Cords
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.
Electronics
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.
Please follow best practices to protect your data! Clear your devices of personal data prior to disposal.
The following businesses accept electronics:
WLSSD Materials Recovery Center
https://wlssd.com/hours-facilities
Using the Materials Recovery Center (pricing, etc.)
Afterlife Electronics Graveyard
915 John Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
218-940-9274
Best Buy, Inc.
http://www.bestbuy.com/
Envelopes, Tyvek
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
Epi Pens
Proper Disposal:
Bring to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. See Medical Waste.
Explosives
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
Eyeglasses
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