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County updates recycling approach: year‑round Somerset drop-off, hazardous‑waste voucher and debate over tire subsidies
Summary
Staff outlined 2025 recycling innovations — free electronics and appliance events, a hazardous‑waste voucher program in Somerset accepting lithium‑ion items, and an unexpectedly large tire collection turnout that doubled budgeted costs; supervisors discussed continuing tire subsidies, repeat upholstery disposal pilots and expanded outreach for lithium and hazardous recycling.
St. Croix County recycling staff told the Community Development Committee on Nov. 20 that program changes in 2025 produced both higher participation and unexpected costs, and proposed adjustments for 2026 including expanded year‑round drop‑off options.
Staff said the county’s recycling program is primarily funded by a DNR recycling grant (about $195,000–$200,000 annually) and a DATCP grant that supports hazardous‑waste collection with required county match. In 2025 the county piloted new approaches: partnerships that allowed two free…
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