Brown County Resource Recovery

Brown County Resource Recovery In 2001, Brown, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties joined forces to form the Tri-County Regional Partnership.

The purpose of the Brown County Port & Resource Recovery Department is to meet the solid waste disposal needs of local communities and businesses through methods that are environmentally sound and economical. The purpose of the Brown County Port & Resource Recovery Department is to meet the solid waste disposal needs of local communities and businesses through methods which are environmentally sou

nd and economical. These methods incorporate waste reduction, material reuse, recycling, composting, landfilling and waste-to-energy to the extent that they are technically feasible, economically appropriate and desired by the public. This cooperative agreement paved the way for development of a regional recycling system that would serve municipalities in all three counties. In 2018, the agreement was amended to include the planning, construction, and operation of a new single-stream recycling facility, located in Appleton and operated by Outagamie County. The operation of the Tri-County Recycling Facility began in July of 2009 and today continues to serve residents of Northeast Wisconsin, providing cost-efficient sorting and marketing of curbside collected recyclable materials that are banned from landfill disposal. Social Media Page Rules
Brown County Resource Recovery’s social media pages provide relevant information related to the waste and recycling industry as well as Resource Recovery’s services and resources. By using and engaging with Resource Recovery’s social media platforms, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), followers and commenters must follow these page rules.
- Promotion of any private business or organization on Brown County Resource Recovery’s Facebook or X (formerly Twitter) Pages is prohibited. Those violating this requirement will receive a warning on first offense. With a second offense, accounts will be blocked from viewing content and/or commenting on Brown County Resource Recovery’s social media pages.

- All communications among followers and accounts must be respectful and refrain from using any vulgar or derogatory language, hate speech or bullying. Failure to do so will result in posts or comments being deleted/hidden or blocked by Resource Recovery account(s).

- Brown County Resource Recovery retains the right to delete and/or hide comments or posts that provide inaccurate information or are considered spam. Please note:
Brown County Resource Recovery, as a government entity, cannot endorse or recommend any private business or organization. Failure to comply with any or all of these rules may result in immediate blocking by any Brown County Resource Recovery social media platform.

As temperatures rise, proper storage of chemicals becomes even more important. Keep hazardous materials in a cool, dry p...
05/28/2026

As temperatures rise, proper storage of chemicals becomes even more important.

Keep hazardous materials in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children and pets. Always store items in their original containers with labels intact.

Safe storage helps prevent accidents.

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Looking for safer options at home? Try natural alternatives to reduce the use of harsh chemicals, like vinegar-based cle...
05/26/2026

Looking for safer options at home? Try natural alternatives to reduce the use of harsh chemicals, like vinegar-based cleaners or mechanical w**d control.

Small swaps can help protect your family and the environment. Safer choices start at home!

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Out with the old, in with the green! ♻️Donate what you can. Recycle what you can’t. Trash only what’s left. A cleaner ho...
05/21/2026

Out with the old, in with the green! ♻️

Donate what you can. Recycle what you can’t. Trash only what’s left.

A cleaner home and a healthier planet go hand in hand. Learn more about acceptable curbside recycling materials: https://www.browncountyrecycling.org/recycling-acceptable-material

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Pool season is around the corner! Pool chemicals can be dangerous if not stored or disposed of properly. Bring unused or...
05/19/2026

Pool season is around the corner! Pool chemicals can be dangerous if not stored or disposed of properly. Bring unused or old chemicals to the Hazardous Material Recovery (HMR) facility to keep your home and community safe.

Safe handling makes for a safer summer!

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Lawn care season is here! Pesticides and similar chemicals should never go in your regular trash. Bring them to the Haza...
05/15/2026

Lawn care season is here! Pesticides and similar chemicals should never go in your regular trash. Bring them to the Hazardous Material Recovery (HMR) facility for safe handling and disposal.

It helps protect your family, pets and local waterways.

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Fresh season, fresh start! As you begin your spring cleaning check-list, take a moment to confirm what can be recycled. ...
05/13/2026

Fresh season, fresh start! As you begin your spring cleaning check-list, take a moment to confirm what can be recycled. Old papers, cardboard boxes and empty bottles can all get a second life.

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Planning on tailgating this summer? Don’t toss leftover lighter fluid or other hazardous materials in the trash. Bring t...
05/11/2026

Planning on tailgating this summer? Don’t toss leftover lighter fluid or other hazardous materials in the trash.

Bring them to the Hazardous Material Recovery (HMR) facility for safe disposal and recycling.

It’s an easy way to protect your home, the community and environment.

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Spring cleaning is the perfect time to declutter but don’t forget to dispose of your items properly. Batteries and batte...
05/08/2026

Spring cleaning is the perfect time to declutter but don’t forget to dispose of your items properly.

Batteries and battery-containing devices should be taken to the Hazardous Material Recovery (HMR) facility. Extra curbside recycling can be brought to 2561 S. Broadway Monday through Friday.

You can also use the Waste Wizard tool to check where items belong. Let’s clean responsibly this season!

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Spring is here! Let’s make it a season of safety and sustainability 🌱 Take time to recycle right, especially items like ...
05/06/2026

Spring is here! Let’s make it a season of safety and sustainability 🌱

Take time to recycle right, especially items like batteries and electronics that don’t belong in the trash.

Proper disposal protects our environment and keeps our community safe.

[ALT TEXT] Image of a family happily recycling with Brown County Resource Recovery logo and text “Safety and sustainability”.

Where do materials go after you drop them off at the HMR?It’s more than shipping it away. • Materials are weighed and ev...
05/01/2026

Where do materials go after you drop them off at the HMR?

It’s more than shipping it away.
• Materials are weighed and evaluated
• Usable products go to our free Product Exchange Room
• The rest are sorted by hazard type
• Some are neutralized
• Some are processed for fuel recovery
• Some are safely incinerated

It’s a careful, multi-step process designed to protect people and the environment.

Address

2561 S Broadway
Green Bay, WI
54304

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

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