Aerosol CansAccepted at curbside or alley collection point in blue recycle cart.OK to leave labels on. Restrictions: NO needles or "sharps". No gas or propane cans or tanks. Aluminum CansAccepted at curbside or alley collection point in blue recycle cart. Instructions: Please rinse out cans. Anti-freeze (used)Drop Off Centers and Household Hazardous Waste Sites will accept used anti-freeze. AppliancesDrop Off Centers will accept appliances. AshesAccepted at curbside or alley collection point in green garbage cart or at a Drop Off Center. Instructions: Double bag all ashes please.Asphalt Roofing ShinglesDrop Off Centers will accept asphalt roofing shingles. Auto BatteriesDrop Off Centers and Household Hazardous Waste Sites will accept auto batteries. BatteriesAlkaline (Single Use) Batteries. Single use batteries (A, AA, AAA, C, D, etc.) can be thrown out in your regular garbage. They are not hazardous and recycling services are not available at this time.

Rechargeable batteries (NiCd, NiMH, NiZn, Li-ion, SSLA/Pb) are recyclable through a variety of local retailers serving as drop-off locations. For a complete list visit Call 2 Recycle's database. Rechargeable batteries contain toxic chemistries and should be recycled instead of being placed in the garbage.Lead-Acid batteries, typically found in cars and other vehicles, must be recycled in the state of Wisconsin. Many stores that sell these batteries accept them for recycling while offering savings on the purchase of a new one. They can also be brought to Milwaukee's Drop Off Centers.BooksAccepted at curbside or alley collection point in blue recycle cart: paperback books, phone books, hardcover books only if cover and back is removed, newspapers, magazines, junk mail, mixed paper. Consider opting out of getting a phone book delivered if you no longer use this resource. Restrictions: NO tissue paper or wax/foil/plastic lined paper or trash.Branches & BrushAccepted at curbside or alley collection point.

Instructions: DO NOT PLACE IN CART. Pile branches and brush at the collection point and request a special pickup online or call (414) 286-CITY (2489). Restrictions: Up to 2 cubic yards (size of a sofa).CardboardAccepted at curbside or alley collection point in blue recycle cart: corrugated cardboard and paperboard (cereal boxes), junk mail, mixed paper, beverage carrier packs, paperback books, newspapers, magazines and phone booksCDs and DVDsAccepted curbside in green garbage cart. Also consider donating for reuse.Cell PhonesCell phones are banned from Wisconisn landfills. Many retailers collect cell phones for recycling. Drop Off Centers will accept electronics. Christmas TreesAccepted at curbside or alley collection point.Place tree at the collection point and request a special pickup online or call (414) 286-CITY (2489). Trees can also be taken to Drop Off Centers for mulching. Remove all decorations prior to dropping off the treeCleanersHousehold Hazardous Waste Sites will accept: garage, auto, workshop and toxic household cleaners.

Construction DebrisSeveral locations take renovation materials as donations. lg room air conditioner pricesVery small amounts accepted curbside in green garbage cart. ac outside unit fan motorLarger amounts require a special collection (for a fee) or must be taken to the Drop Off Centers. why central ac unit freezes upRestrictions and fees apply.Cooking Oil (used)Drop Off Centers will accept cooking oil. Dead AnimalsFor animals in the public right of way, request a pickup online or call (414) 286-CITY (2489).ElectronicsDrop Off Centers will accept electronics. Electronics are banned from Wisconisn landfills. Food scrapsLearn how to reduce the amount of food you put in your trash, including using in-sink food disposals and backyard composting.

FurnitureMany organizations collect furniture for reuse. If reuse is not an option, pile item(s) at the curb or alley and request a pickup online or call (414) 286-CITY (2489). Restrictions: Up to 2 cubic yards (size of a sofa) Garden DebrisGarden debris can be placed on top of leaf piles from Oct 1 – Nov 15; all other times it must be taken to a Drop Off Center.Glass ContainersAccepted at curbside or alley collection point in blue recycle cart. Restrictions: NO window glass, light bulbs, ceramics, or china. NO needles or "sharps"Glass windowsAccepted curbside in green garbage cart or at Drop Off Centers.Grass ClippingsConsider leaving grass clippings on your lawn to return the nutrients to your soil or composting. If these options won’t work, grass clippings must be brought to a Drop Off Center. Restrictions: It is illegal to put grass clippings in your garbage cart.InkCheck with your local office supply and inkjet cartridge stores, or search at earth911.Lightbulbs (florescent)CFL and florescent light bulbs can be taken to many retail outlets, such as Ace, Batteries Plus Bulbs, Home Depot, Lowes, Sears, Target, and True Value.

Call individual stores to verify their participation. Household Hazardous Waste Sites also accept these items, but the cost of processing CFLs through this site is very costly so retail sites are preferred. Learn more about CFLs from the EPA.MagazinesAccepted at curbside or alley collection point in blue recycle cart: magazines, newspapers, phone books, paperback books, corrugated cardboard, junk mail, and mixed paperMedicationDo not flush old medication! Accepted curbside in green garbage cart or take to a medicine collection day.Microwave OvensDrop Off Centers will accept microwave ovens. Motor oil and filtersDrop Off Centers will accept motor oil and filters. Needles, Syringes, HypodermicIt is illegal for needles and syringes to be put in garbage or recycling carts/bins. Needles and syringes must be taken to a Registered Sharps Collection Station or check with your pharmacy about their disposal options. Pick N Save pharmacies accept needles from their pharmacy customers for free and charge a small fee to non-customers.

Many Aurora pharmacies, hospitals, and local pharmacies also collect these items.Paint (latex)Consider donating unopened paint to charity. Accepted curbside in green garbage cart or at Drop Off Centers. Instructions: Dry paint in the container.Paint (oil based)Consider donating unopened paint to charity. Household Hazardous Waste Sites will accept oil-based paint. PaperAccepted curbside - Recycle Cart: Newspapers, magazines, phone books, corrugated cardboard and paperboard (cereal boxes), junk mail, mixed paper, beverage carrier packs, and paperback booksPesticide ContainersEmpty: Accepted curbside in green garbage cart or at Drop Off Centers. Full: Household Hazardous Waste Sites will accept pesticide. Pet WasteAccepted curbside in green garbage cart or at Drop Off Centers. Instructions: Double bag all pet waste please.Plastic BagsNOT ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING CURBSIDE. Do NOT put plastic bags in your recycling bin. Plastic ContainersAccepted at curbside or alley collection point in blue recycle cart.

Additional recyclables can be placed in a clear plastic bag next to your cart on collection day or can be taken to a Drop Off Center. Instructions: Please empty and rinse out. Lids should be screwed back on prior to recycling. Restrictions: Only plastic containers with a #1, #2, #4, or #5 symbol. Bulky plastics (i.e. 5 gallon buckets, laundry baskets, cat litter buckets) are also now accepted curbside.Propane or Gas Cylinders (empty)Check with locations where you purchased the propane tanks as well. Menards stores and Amerigas are some other local options. Contact any retailer before returning or refilling empty tanks. Otherwise, Drop Off Centers will accept empty propane or gas cylinders. Restrictions: Propane tanks can not go into your garbage cart or recycling cart. They are very dangerous in the trucks and at the Materials Recovery Facility.Scrap MetalDrop Off Centers will accept scrap metal. ShoesDrop Off Centers will accept shoes for reuse (paired only, no high heels).