REMINDER:  Chippewa County Clean Sweep ONLY

Chippewa County will be providing residents with a special clean up to dispose of hazardous waste, chemicals, batteries, and fluorescents bulbs in an environmentally safe manner.  Improper disposal of these products can cause fires and injuries to people and animals as well as groundwater contamination.

Saturday, October 10, 2026,  from 8 am - Noon

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls

• ONLY Household Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep – FREE
  • Oil/Solvent Based Paint, Varnish, Stain, Stripper, Fuel Mixture, Blacktop Sealer, Batteries (tape both terminals individually with clear packaging tape), Fluorescent Bulbs, Waste Oil & Filters, Antifreeze, Cleaners, Mercury, 1 lb. or 20 lb. Propane Cylinders, Pesticides, Herbicides, Fungicides, and Insecticides.

• All batteries must have both terminals individually covered with clear packaging tape to be accepted. The contractor must be able to read the “type” of battery it is.  Untaped batteries will not be accepted. 
• No bulking or bundles of taped batteries.

The Chippewa County Recycling Program is unable to accept any latex paint, pcb’s, mattresses, box springs, appliances, electronics, pharmaceuticals, sharps, tires, garbage or furniture at this event.

Appliances and electronics will not be accepted at the Clean Sweep.  Chippewa County residents can take their items directly to First Choice, 6 days/week, at 525 Park Ridge Court, Eau Claire.

If a resident has a large amount of hazardous waste, please contact our office for a special arrangement.

For more information, please contact the Chippewa County Recycling Program at 715-726-7999 or visit our website at www.chippewacountywi.gov.