Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get rid of my excess cardboard?
Material Recycling Facility
2561 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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Cardboard should be placed inside the building through the yellow residential drop-off window during recycling hours. It is illegal to place material outside the building or outside normal recycling hours. Violators will be fined.
Where can I dispose of my TVs, computers, electronics and microwaves?
TVs, computers, electronics and microwaves are banned from the landfill and need to be disposed of through electronic collectors including the Brown County Hazardous Material Recovery Facility. A fee will apply for disposal.
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Hazardous Material Recovery
2561 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI
Tuesday 9:00am-3:00pm
Thursday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Businesses by appointment (920) 492-4950
Please see the Hazardous Material Recovery page for more information.
Where can I get rid of paint?
Hazardous Material Recovery
2561 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI
Tuesday 9:00am-3:00pm
Thursday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Businesses by appointment (920) 492-4950
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We accept latex and oil based paint along with stains, sealers, varnishes, etc. There is a fee to dispose of latex (water based) paint. However, if your latex based paint container is completely empty or dry it can be thrown in the garbage. Oil based paint, stains, sealers, varnishes, etc. should be brought to the Hazardous Material Recovery facility for disposal.
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Paint and other material brought in by residents is available for pick up two days a week. There is no cost to pick up material from the product exchange room. However, there is no guarantee as to what colors, material will be available each day.
Product Exchange Room Hours
Tuesday 9:00am-3:00pm
Thursday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Freon-Containing Appliances: Where should I take my refrigerator, freezer, dehumidifier or air conditioner?
Waste Transfer Station
3734 W. Mason, Hobart, WI
Summer Hours (Apr 1 - Dec 31):
Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Winter Hours (Jan 1- Mar 31):
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - Noon
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South Landfill
1258 Mill Road, Greenleaf, WI
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Any item containing Freon should be brought to the Waste Transfer Station or South Landfill for proper disposal. There is a $15 fee for any item containing Freon. If your item does not contain Freon anymore you must have a Freon disposal certificate to waive the fee.
Where do I take a mattress to get rid of?
Waste Transfer Station
3734 W. Mason, Hobart, WI
Summer Hours (Apr 1 - Dec 31):
Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Winter Hours (Jan 1- Mar 31):
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - Noon
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South Landfill
1258 Mill Road, Greenleaf, WI
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Contact
(920) 492- 4950
Email us
Mailing Address
Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
2561 S. Broadway
Green Bay, WI 54304
Residents:
Tues. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thurs. noon - 6:00 pm
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Businesses, Farms & Non-Profits: ***By appointment only***
Recycling Transfer Station
Mon. - Fri. 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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Saturday Following a Holiday*
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
​*Observed Holidays
Waste Transfer Station
January 1st - March 31st
Mon. - Fri. 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sat. 7:30 am - noon
April 1st - December 31st
Mon. - Fri. 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat. 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday Following a Holiday*
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday Following New Year's
7:30 am - 2:00 pm
*Observed Holidays
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Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sat. 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
*Observed Holidays