About Clean Sweep

Clean Sweep provides county residents with a safe and affordable way to dispose of hazardous materials.  Local governments in Rock County formed a work group to sponser events in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's statewide Clean Sweep Program. 

View a list of donors we would like to thank!

Clean Sweep is held every year in Rock County. Dates and locations vary.

2012 Residential Brochure (What to bring and how to participate)

Please RSVP prior to event in order to reduce wait times.  Registration is as simply as a short call the Rock County Land Conservation Department, 608-754-6617 ext. 3. 

Business Program

Any Wisconsin business, school or agency that generates less than 2,200 pounds of hazardous wastes (approximately four 55-gallon drums) per year may be eligible to use a Clean Sweep drop-off site for the cost of disposal only - no vendor mobilization costs. Businesses must use the Business Clean Sweep Program.

To use sites in Rock County:

• Free no-obligation quotes. For information click here.
• Disposal fees apply.
• No ag chemical discount this year for businesses in Rock County.
• Get on our advance mailing list for 2013 events.

To use sites in Dane County:

• Dane County Business Clean Sweep www.danecountycleansweep.com
• Businesses only - no residential services.
• Open year-round. Appointments required.
• Disposal fees apply.
• Ag chemical discount - Rock County farms and businesses are not eligible for discount in Dane County.

General Recycling and Disposal Information

• Electronics, oil, rechargeable batteries, latex paint, FL bulbs
• Mercury in Homes
• Earth911.com allows you to search for places to recycle electronics, plastic bags, motor oil, antifreeze, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, more
• Recycling electronics in Wisconsin
• Landfill in Janesville and recycling drop-off
• Prescription drug 24 hour drop boxes: Rock County Health Department or call 757-5441

The information on this page is compiled from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Focus on Energy and Earth911.  The mention of businesses is not an endorsement by Rock County Land Conservation Department or any agency associated with Clean Sweep.