Please reference the information below for disposal and recycling of medical and household hazardous wastes. Visit the links below for other special wastes that are not accepted at the sanitary landfill:

• Electronic waste
• Fluorescent light bulbs
• Oil and filters
• Plastic bags

Medications and vitamins should never be flushed or disposed of in the trash. Unused portions must be disposed of properly to avoid personal and environmental harm. Please visit the Janesville Mobilizing 4 Change website for locations where you can properly dispose of vitamins and medicines. 

The Janesville Sharps Disposal Program provides a safe, easy way for Janesville residents only to dispose of their syringes and lancets. This program is free to all Janesville Residents Only.

Effective January 1, 2025

 Janesville resident sharps disposal drop box is in the lobby of the Police Services Building located at 100 N Jackson Street, questions call City Services 608-755-3110. 

Here's how to participate in the program:

1. If you do not already have a sharps disposal container, you may pick up a free container in the Janesville Police Services Building lobby.
2. Place only used syringes and lancets in the container.
3. When the container is full, seal it closed and return it to the Sharps Disposal drop box located at the Janesville Police Services Building lobby. Disposal is limited to five (5) one (1) quart containers per resident per day.
4. A new empty disposal container can be taken from the wall mounted dispenser in the Police Services Building lobby.  Please only take what you need.

For more information, please contact: 

• City Services Center (608) 755-3110
• Wisconsin Poison Center 1 (800) 222-1222
• Wisconsin Consumer Protection Agency (608) 224-4960

Hazardous substances are "dangerous" substances that may harm human health or the environment if disposed of improperly. This section outlines general disposal techniques for household hazardous waste. Businesses must manage their hazardous materials in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Helpful Hints:

• Avoid purchasing products that may pose potential disposal problems
• Watch for signal words such as "Caution", "Warning", "Danger", or "Poison"
• Buy just enough product to do the job
• Follow all directions on proper usage

Do not...

• Burn leftover product
• Bury leftover product
• Reuse any chemical containers
• Mix chemical wastes

Any leftover product should be stored until used up, or given to someone who can use it if possible. Following is a list of disposal methods for the most common household hazardous wastes:

Latex Paint

Allow paint to dry or absorb in oil dry, paint hardener, vermiculite, ground cobs, or kitty litter. Once dried, place cans in your trash cart for curbside trash collection. Paint must be made solid to avoid spills at curbside and at landfills.

Bring to the Janesville Sanitary landfill for disposal after paint has solidified (see above). Remove lid so that the landfill attendant can inspect.

Take unwanted latex paint to Harris Ace Hardware in Janesville, Beloit or Monroe for recycling.

Contact civic organizations or non-profit agencies if paint is needed for home improvement projects if paint is in excellent usable condition.

Wood Stain and Turpentine

Evaporate small amounts in open air, away from flame, pets, and children. Absorb in oil dry or kitty litter and then place in your trash cart for curbside collection.

Antifreeze (2 gallons or less), Bleach, Abrasive Cleaners, Disinfectants

Pour down drain with plenty of water. This is appropriate for any household drain connected to a City sewer. Do NOT pour materials down drains that are not connected to a municipal sewage system, such as a septic system or storm drain.

Solid materials can be collected with trash at curb if double wrapped.

For disposal of materials not listed above, contact City the City Services Center at 755-3110.

The Clean Sweep program provides free or low cost disposal of hazardous chemicals to all residents of Rock County.  Drop off events are held every year in various sites around the county.

For more Clean Sweep program information including what items are accepted, which are not, what to recycle, and locations of drop off events, visit the Rock County Clean Sweep webpage or call (608) 757-5588.

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