NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 3, 2024
Contact:
Kim Buchholz
Sustainable Waste Programs Coordinator
Planning & Development – Zoning Division
920-674-7430, [email protected]
JEFFERSON COUNTY 2024 FALL CLEAN SWEEP & TIRE RECYCLING EVENT
The Jefferson County Fall Clean Sweep will be held on Friday, September 13 from 3–5:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 14 from 8-10 a.m. The event will be at the City of Watertown Street Department located at 811 S First St in Watertown. The event is open to all Jefferson County households, farms, and small businesses to properly dispose of their hazardous waste. Registration is required for this event! Please call 920-674-7430 to register by Wednesday, September 11 at 4 p.m. The cost for Households and Farms is $10 per vehicle. Feel free to bring items from multiple residences/families.
Small businesses are welcome! Please pre-register at least 1 week (if possible) prior to the event. Businesses are charged based on weight. Businesses will complete an inventory record of items they have and then will be provided an estimated disposal cost payable at the event. Businesses may pay by credit card or company check.
What is considered hazardous waste? Typically, any product that any of the following words appear on such as “Danger, Warning, Caution, Poison, Flammable, and Corrosive” are considered hazardous. They should be brought to a Clean Sweep Event! For a list of accepted hazardous chemicals go to www.Jeffersoncountywi.gov/cleansweep
Latex paint will NOT be accepted. Latex paint may be dried out and tossed in your trash – empty paint containers should be recycled. Unused prescription drugs, Electronics and Appliances will not be collected at this event.
For information about this or upcoming events, go to www.Jeffersoncountywi.gov/cleansweep or contact Kim at 920-674-7430 or [email protected]
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Kim Buchholz
Sustainable Waste Programs Coordinator
Planning & Development – Zoning Division
Jefferson County Courthouse
311 S. Center Ave. C1040
Jefferson WI 53549
920-674-7430