Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste

06/22/2026

🎮♻️ Think you know how to recycle?

More than 1,000 people have put their recycling knowledge to the test this year with our FREE online Recycling Sorting Game!

📊 2026 Year-to-Date Stats:
✅ 1,063 games played
🏆 79 certificates earned
⏱️ Average completion time: 6 minutes, 26 seconds

The game takes you through multiple levels where you'll sort common household items and learn what belongs in the recycling cart—and what doesn't.

You might be surprised by how tricky some items can be!

Ready to see how you stack up?

Play now: https://outagamiecountywi.recycle.game/en-US

After you finish, let us know in the comments:
📜 Did you earn a certificate?
🤔 What item stumped you the most?

Learn about Outagamie’s waste diversion programs in a fun way with our brand new Recycling Roundup waste sorting game. Sort materials correctly and win fun items to build your own digital park!

06/19/2026

🚨 Appointment Required 🚨

This resident showed up at our Household Hazardous Waste event without an appointment.

Unfortunately, even local birds have to follow the rules. 🐦😂

If you're planning to drop off household hazardous materials, be sure to schedule your appointment before arriving.

Moral of the story: Don't wing it, book your appointment first!

Appointments can be made on our website: recyclemoreoutagamie.org, or by calling our office at 920-832-5277

06/11/2026

🚛♻️ What a fantastic spring at the Tri-County Recycling Facility!

We were honored to be selected as one of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin Summer Field Trip destinations this year. Over two tours, we welcomed 31 recycling enthusiasts from communities across Wisconsin who traveled to the Fox Valley to learn what really happens after recyclables leave the curb.

From watching materials move through the sorting process to learning how recyclables are marketed and turned into new products, our guests brought great questions, curiosity, and enthusiasm.

Some of our favorite feedback included:

⭐ "The drive to Appleton was well worth it."
⭐ "Trip was perfect!"
⭐ "Really great info!"
⭐ "Leader did an excellent job!"

Thank you to the Natural Resources Foundation and everyone who joined us! We had an amazing time sharing the story of recycling in the Fox Valley.

Missed the NRF tour? Good news! We offer tours year-round. If you've ever wondered where your recycling goes, come see it for yourself.

05/22/2026

Please note our holiday hours for the upcoming weekend:

🟢 Friday, May 22 — Open until 3:30 PM
🟢 Saturday, May 23 — Open 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
🔴 Monday, May 25 — Closed in observance of Memorial Day

Please be advised that we do not allow reweighs within 30 minutes of closing. If you do not know your empty weight, please plan to arrive early and allow enough time for the reweigh process.

Thank you, and have a safe Memorial Day weekend!

05/19/2026

⚠️ We are currently experiencing an issue with our website’s email system. This is affecting messages sent through our “Contact Us” page, as well as confirmation emails for Household Hazardous Waste appointments.

If you need to reach us, please call our office at 920-832-5277.

Thank you for your patience while we work to resolve the issue.

04/27/2026

🚧 NEW SPEED LIMIT 🚧

You may notice something a little different on your next visit… 👀

Our posted speed limit is now 17.3 mph.

Why 17.3? Because it makes you pause. It makes you look twice. And most importantly, it breaks that “autopilot” feeling we can all fall into when driving familiar routes.

At Outagamie County Recycling & Solid Waste, we have haulers, contractors, and residents moving through our site every day. With so much activity, staying alert is key to keeping everyone safe.

This small change is a big reminder:
👉 Slow down
👉 Stay aware
👉 Look out for one another

We want every single person to have a safe visit and make it home at the end of the day.

Thanks for doing your part to keep our site safe!

04/23/2026

Happy Earth Day from Outagamie County Recycling & Solid Waste! 🌎

Every day, we work to make recycling easier for our community, because small actions make a big difference.

Something new is coming… 👀

We’re working on a trial collection at our drop-off site for a material many of you already save, but currently take somewhere else to recycle.

We’re not sharing all the details yet… but it’s lightweight, flexible, and likely in your home right now.

📢 Stay tuned to our page for the full announcement and how you can take part!

04/17/2026

Monday, April 20 Recycling Pickup Notice – Village of Shiocton

Due to flooding, residential recycling collection is canceled for residents in the Village of Shiocton.

At this time, there is no rescheduled pickup date.

Residents who need to dispose of recycling can bring materials to the Outagamie County Resource Recovery Park during normal business hours.

Trash pickups have been canceled as well. Questions related to garbage pickup should be directed to the Village of Shiocton.

04/16/2026

Friday, April 17 Recycling Pickup Update - City of New London

Due to flooding, residential recycling collection will be limited for residents within the City of New London.

Residents north of Hwy 54: Collection will occur as scheduled and if physically safe to do so.

Residents south of Hwy 54: No recycling pickup tomorrow, Friday April 17th.

At this time, there is no rescheduled pickup date.

Residents who need to dispose of recycling can bring materials to the Outagamie County Resource Recovery Park during normal business hours.

Garbage pickups may be disrupted as well. Questions related to garbage pickup should be directed to GFL at 920-982-4116.

04/15/2026

♻️ MENASHA ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT ♻️

Got old electronics piling up? Now’s your chance to clear them out! This event is open to the general public.

📅 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Menasha Public Works (455 Baldwin St.)

✔️ Most small electronics are FREE to recycle
💻 TVs, appliances & some items have fees
🔋 Lithium-ion batteries accepted FREE

🚗 Stay in your vehicle, staff will unload for you!

Quick, easy, and a great way to recycle right. See you there!

Menasha residents — SAVE THE DATE♻
📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Menasha Public Works, 455 Baldwin St.
♻Recycle TVs, computers, laptops, small electronics, and more.
💲Fees apply for some items; many electronics are free to recycle.
Can’t make it? Drop off materials Mon–Fri, 8–4 at 121 N. Linwood Ave., Appleton.
Questions? Call 920‑955‑3760.