What Marathon County itself runs: 2 landfills, sites and programs covering 12 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
Marathon County household hazardous waste drop-off (Ringle)
Appointment-only household hazardous waste drop-off at the Marathon County Solid Waste Department, 172900 State Highway 29, Ringle, WI 54471 (about 12 miles east of Wausau). Free for Marathon County residents; takes oil-based paint, thinners, varnish, solvents and pesticides. Latex paint is not accepted.
Marathon County Solid Waste Department drop-off (Ringle)
Marathon County landfill and recycling drop-off at 172900 State Highway 29, Ringle, WI 54471 (about 12 miles east of Wausau). Takes electronics including TVs and computers ($20-$50), appliances such as refrigerators and microwaves, tires ($15 per car tire), and furniture and mattresses as refuse, all for fees per the county rate sheet.
Listed household hazardous waste items, including oil-based paint, are collected at no charge for Marathon County residents; others pay full disposal costs. Checked October 26, 2026.
Accepted items include oil-based paint, thinners, turpentine and varnish; latex paint is not accepted (dry it and trash it). Checked October 26, 2026.
An appointment is required at least one day ahead, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; book online or call 715-446-3101. Checked October 26, 2026.
Anyone from any county may use the service; there is no charge to Marathon County residents, but residents of other counties pay full disposal costs. Checked October 26, 2026.
Computers, laptops, printers, televisions, DVD players and other banned electronics can be recycled at the Marathon County Solid Waste Department for a fee ranging from $20 to $50. Checked October 26, 2026.
All kinds of tires are accepted for recycling; auto, small truck and motorcycle tires are $15 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
All kinds of appliances are accepted for recycling for a fee, including microwave ovens and treadmills; refrigerators and freezers are also accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Furniture (couches, tables, chairs, dressers) and mattresses/box springs are accepted for disposal as regular refuse at posted rates. Checked October 26, 2026.
Banned electronics that can be brought to the Marathon County Solid Waste Department for recycling include computer monitors, computers and laptops, and televisions of all kinds. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.