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Recycling

One Billion Pounds Recycled at Scott Area Recycling Center

While technology has changed the way the Waste Commission sorts recyclables, what can be recycled curbside remains the same. Keep reading to learn how you can Recycle Right!

April 22, 2026

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iLiveHere

Happy Earth Day!

In celebration of Earth Day we want to share a bit about our iLivehere program and you how you can get involved.

April 1, 2026

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E-Waste

Spring Cleaning Guide

Working on spring cleaning? Here’s a guide to help figure out where to dispose of any items you’re ready to part with.

March 10, 2026

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E-Waste

Keep batteries out of garbage & recycling carts

Help prevent fires at recycling centers and landfills! Keep lithium and rechargeable batteries out of your garbage and recycling carts, and drop them off for proper disposal instead.

February 10, 2026

All WCSC Facilities will be open July 3, but closed Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Normal hours resume Monday, July 6.

Electronics Recovery Center and Household Hazardous Material Facility will be open Saturday, July 11 from 8-11:30 am in place of the usual first Saturday of the month.

All WCSC Facilities will be closed September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Normal hours resume September 8.

All WCSC Facilities will be closed November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Normal hours resume Friday, November 27.

All WCSC Facilities will be open until noon on December 24 and CLOSED December 25. Normal hours resume on December 26.

All WCSC Facilities will be closed Friday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day. Normal hours resume January 2.

Heads Up! All Waste Commission facilities will close at noon on Tuesday, December 16, for staff development. Normal hours resume on Wednesday, December 17.

WCSC Facilities open regular hours on Friday, April 3. The Scott Area Landfill, Electronics Recovery Center, and Household Hazardous Materials Facility will be closed Saturday, April 4 in observance of Easter. Normal hours resume April 6, 2026.

Electronics Recovery Center and Household Hazardous Material Facility will be open Saturday, April 11 from 8-11:30 am in place of the usual first Saturday of the month.

All WCSC Facilities will be open until noon on December 24 and CLOSED December 25. Normal hours resume on December 26.

All WCSC Facilities are open regular hours on President's Day (February 16).

All WCSC Facilities are open regular hours on Juneteenth (June 19).

All WCSC Facilities are open regular hours on Veterans Day (November 11).

All WCSC Facilities are open normal hours on Wednesday, December 31 and will be closed Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day. Normal hours resume January 2.

Due to forecasted severe storms and high winds, the Scott Area Landfill will close at 1pm on Thursday, April 2. Normal hours resume Friday, April 3.

Due to forecasted strong winds, the Scott Area Landfill will OPEN at NOON on Friday, March 13. Normal hours are expected for Saturday, March 14 (8-11:30 am).

Attention: Concrete repair occurring on Scott Area Landfill's main driveway from 7/24-7/27.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane. Watch for flaggers directing traffic during the repair.

All WCSC Facilities are open regular hours on Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day (October 13).

All WCSC Facilities will be closed May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours resume May 26.

All WCSC Facilities are open regular hours on MLK Jr Day (January 19).