Department of Public Works

Phone: (262) 763-2060
dpw-burl@bizwi.rr.com
Fax: (262) 763-5492

Clean Sweep Program

City of Burlington DPW Garage
824 Milwaukee Avenue
Saturday, April 19^th
8:00 A.M. until Noon
The event is open to City of Burlington residents only
A $5.00, per vehicle fee will be collected on site.

This is an opportunity to dispose of hazardous household waste the garbage company will not take.

What to bring:
(Please do not mix products)

Oil Based Paints
Varnishes
Herbicides
Fertilizers
Pool chemicals
Old gasoline
Automotive fluids
Batteries
Aerosol cans
Floor products
Cleaners
Disinfectants

Not accepted items:
Latex paint
Explosives
Biologicals
Radioactive substances
Medical waste
Propane cylinders
Ammunition
Commercial waste

The City of Burlington has been awarded a CLEAN SWEEP GRANT from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection in the amount of $13,500.00. This grant will be used to offset the City's budgeted dollars of $19,181.00 for this year's CLEAN SWEEP PROGRAM.

City residents may dispose of most common household wastes, such as aerosol cans, floor products, cleansers, disinfectants, old gasoline, automotive fluids, oil based paint and varnishes, fertilizers, herbicides, pool chemicals, and batteries. Look on the labels for words such as caution, toxic, corrosive, pesticide, combustible, poison, flammable, warning, danger or reactive.

Caution is urged for anyone transporting items to the site. Keep products in their original containers when possible. Be sure containers are not leaking, or place in leak proof containers. DO NOT MIX PRODUCTS. Transport in sturdy containers (no plastic bags), and store in trunk, away from children, pets, sparks and flames.

The disposal service will be on a first come, first served basis, and will remain open until estimated disposal costs match the budgeted dollars.

Also available to businesses within the City of Burlington, is a chance for them to properly dispose of chemicals, at the City's contracted price of disposal. By bringing the chemicals to the City site, businesses can save in the labor and hauling expense of using commercial waste services. These businesses must pre-register with Veolia to take part in the Clean Sweep drop off. To register, or to get a free disposal price quote, contact Veolia at 1-800-255-5092, Ext. 45.

The Western Racine County Health Department will be hosting a prescription medication drop off on the same day from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. They are located at 156 East State Street at the intersection of South Pine Street, in Burlington. They may be contacted at 262-763-4930.

For more information about Burlington's Clean Sweep, contact the City of Burlington, Department of Public Works at 763-2060, Monday through Friday.