It goes without saying, but there are a lot of things you shouldn't throw away like glass bottles, glass, nails, tacks, wire, cans, and other recyclables. It is important to try and follow guidelines about things that are safe to throw away for each state.

Some things, however, can get you in some real trouble if you throw them away. Today we will be looking at 7 things you should never throw away.

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Something to keep in mind is as follows, Wisconsin's recycling law bans the landfilling or incineration of these materials to conserve valuable resources and landfill space.

You can learn more about what you can legally throw away in the great state of Wisconsin here. 

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Household hazardous waste is any product found in your home, yard or garage generated by normal household activities (for example, routine home and yard maintenance) that can cause harm to human health or the environment when stored or disposed of improperly.

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It is now time to take a look at seven items that are illegal to throw away in Wisconsin

  • Car care
  • Cleaners
  • Home Projects
  • Pesticides
  • Pressurized containers
  • Other items
  • Vaping devices

While many of these may seem obvious, it is always good to see a reminder.

Did you know that these items were against the rules to throw away? The site also talks about proper recycling techniques and the state laws of recycling.

In Wisconsin, many recyclable or compostable items cannot be put in the trash. Wisconsin's recycling law bans the landfilling or incineration of these materials to conserve valuable resources and landfill space. These disposal bans apply everywhere in Wisconsin, including in homes, businesses, schools, institutions and at special events.

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