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Recycling in Brown County, WI

What Brown County itself runs: 4 landfills, sites and programs covering 11 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

What Brown County takes, item by item

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County sites and programs

Brown County Hazardous Material Recovery (HMR) facility

Brown County Port & Resource Recovery household hazardous waste and electronics drop-off at 2561 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54304 (the U.S. Census places this address in Ashwaubenon village). Residential drop-off Tuesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursday noon-6 p.m. Takes paint and chemicals, electronics (TVs, computers), small appliances such as microwaves and mini refrigerators, and batteries; per-pound or per-unit fees apply to some items.

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Brown County Waste Transfer Station

Brown County drop-off for trash, large appliances, tires and scrap metal at 3734 W. Mason St, Hobart, WI 54155. Fees apply (credit card only; $28 minimum per transaction): Freon appliances such as refrigerators $15 each, microwaves $5 each, tires $440 per ton; scrap metal has no fee. No electronics or batteries.

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Cities and towns in Brown County with their own guides

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Hours & Locations - Hazardous Material Recovery (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
    • Residential drop-off hours are Tuesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursday noon-6 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Acceptable Hazardous Material (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
    • Flammable materials such as paint, gasoline, paint thinners and solvents are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics including cell phones, chargers, computers, printers and televisions are accepted (fees may apply). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Small appliances such as microwaves and dorm or miniature refrigerators are accepted for a fee; large appliances go to the Waste Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large appliances, including those containing Freon, are not taken at the HMR facility; take them to the Waste Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lead acid and household batteries are accepted (fees may apply). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drivers must remain in vehicles; hazardous materials must be in the trunk, liftgate or truck bed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rates & Fees - Hazardous Material (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
    • For Brown County residents, computers, TVs, any electronic item, corded appliances and latex paint cost $0.35 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Miniature refrigerators cost $15 per unit; microwaves $5 per unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rates & Fees (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
    • Residential disposal of latex paint, waste oil, antifreeze and bulbs is $0.35 per pound; corded electronics and battery-powered devices are $0.35 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Automotive/lead acid batteries are $1 each; household batteries and battery-containing devices have no cost; fire extinguishers and microwaves are $5 each; small Freon appliances $15 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • At the Waste Transfer Station: waste tires $440 per ton; large appliances containing Freon $15 per unit; non-Freon large appliances and microwaves $5 per unit; minimum fee $28 per transaction. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Waste Transfer Station and South Landfill only accept credit cards (MasterCard, Discover, Visa). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Waste Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
    • The Brown County Waste Transfer Station is at 3734 W. Mason St, Hobart, WI 54155; all loads must be tarped. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Acceptable Waste Material (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
    • Refrigerators and freezers (doors open) and tires are accepted for recycling for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap metal is accepted with no fee; keep it separate for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronic waste and batteries are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Store and Donation Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW)
    • Goodwill NCW Green Bay East store and donation location: 1301 S. Brosig St., Green Bay, WI 54311; 920-465-9601. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate to Goodwill NCW (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW)
    • Goodwill NCW accepts donations including electronics and furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill NCW stores and donation centers do not accept large appliances such as microwaves, or large furniture such as mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large electronics such as copy machines and oversized TVs are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Store and Donation Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW)
    • Goodwill NCW Green Bay West store and donation location: 1660 W. Mason St., Green Bay, WI 54303; 920-569-1596. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate to Goodwill NCW (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW)
    • Goodwill NCW accepts donations including electronics and furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill NCW stores and donation centers do not accept large appliances such as microwaves, or large furniture such as mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large electronics such as copy machines and oversized TVs are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.

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