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Microwave Recycling in La Crosse, WI

Microwaves count as e-waste in La Crosse: Harter's pickup is $31, or take them to the county Household Hazardous Materials Facility or landfill (fees).

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

4 ways to get rid of a microwave in La Crosse

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · La CrosseNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. La Crosse County LandfillDrop-off · 3240 Berlin Drive, La CrosseOpen to everyoneFees apply
    Where

    3240 Berlin Drive
    La Crosse, WI 54601

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedFees apply

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. La Crosse large item and appliance pickup by the City's hauler (Harter's Quick Clean-Up)Pickup service · La CrosseLa Crosse residents$31
    How it works

    The City no longer collects large items. Residents can prepay Harter's Quick Clean-Up, the City's hauler, (608) 782-2082, for per-item pickup on the bi-weekly recycling day (e.g. couch $46.50, mattress $54, appliance $31-$51.50, TV $70).

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Microwave$31
    • Prepay Harter's; set out at your refuse point by 5 a.m. on the recycling collection day.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. La Crosse County Household Hazardous Materials FacilityCounty service · La Crosse CountyOpen to everyoneFees apply
    How it works

    County household hazardous materials drop-off at 3202 Berlin Dr, La Crosse (next to the county landfill). No charge for most items from La Crosse County households (TVs, monitors and microwaves have fees); out-of-county residents pay fees for all items.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Microwave (specialty fee)Amount not listed

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Large Items (opens in new tab) · City of La Crosse
    • Through Harter's Quick Clean-Up, (608) 782-2082, once fees are paid items are collected by route bi-weekly on recycling day; place at the regular refuse point by 5 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Listed disposal fees are for the City's hauler only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Washer/dryer and microwave $31; fridge/freezer $51.50 ($165 with food); TV pick-up up to 100 lb $70. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential Drop Off (opens in new tab) · La Crosse County Solid Waste
    • The residential drop-off area is open to La Crosse County residents and all surrounding communities; all items dropped off have a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling/diversion items include cardboard, metal appliances (washers, dryers), Freon items (refrigerators/freezers), microwaves and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Materials - Residential (opens in new tab) · La Crosse County Solid Waste
    • La Crosse County residents drop off household hazardous materials at no charge except a few specialty items; out-of-county residents pay fees for all items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Fees apply for microwaves and small Freon appliances and for TVs and computer monitors; paints, stains, varnish and solvents are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wis. Stat. 287.01 Definitions (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
    • Microwave ovens are major appliances under Wisconsin law. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wis. Stat. 287.07 Prohibitions on land disposal and incineration (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
    • The statute lets a microwave oven go to a landfill if its capacitor has been removed (and handled as required). Checked October 26, 2026.

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