How Do You Get Rid of Non-Dumpster Safe Materials?
Tires
There is a special drop-off area for tires at the landfill. Check-in at the landfill office and they will direct you to the correct drop-off area.
Landfill Address: 525 Black Bridge Rd, Janesville, WI 53545
Tires under 24” are $5 each OR $300/ton for 5 or more tires. Tires over 24” are $300 per ton. There is an allowed maximum of 20 tires per person per day.
Fluorescent Tubes and Bulbs
The Landfill does not accept Fluorescent Tubes or Bulbs. Here are some local options to recycle them.
- Batteries Plus (Accepts various types of ballasts and bulbs)
3200 Wellington Pl, Janesville, WI 53546 - Harris Ace Hardware Stores
Various Addresses - Home Depot
3200 Deerfield Dr, Janesville, WI 53546 - When purchasing a new bulb or tube, as the store if a collection program or recycling program is offered
- Once a year, Rock County holds the Clean Sweep program. This program requires pre-registration because of high demand. See the Rock County website for details.
Electronics
Below are a few options. Give them a call to make sure they accept the items you have.
- URT Solutions - no lightbulbs, nothing with freon in it
2535 Beloit Ave, Janesville, WI 53546 - Best Buy
2850 Deerfield Dr, Janesville, WI 53546
Batteries
Batteries Plus accepts alkaline, rechargeable, and lithium batteries. (3200 Wellington Pl, Janesville, WI 53546)
Appliances
There is a special drop-off area for tires at the landfill. Check-in at the landfill office, and they will direct you to the correct drop-off area. Check with the landfill ahead of time to ensure they accept your appliance and if there are any fees. Items with refrigerants typically have a fee.
Landfill Address: 525 Black Bridge Rd, Janesville, WI 53545
Prescription Drugs
Check with your local police department or Walgreens.
Household Medical Waste
Janesville offers a Sharps Disposal Program, free to all Janesville residents. Contact your local pharmacy to see if they participate.