Recycling Pickup in Town of Clinton, WI
Red Bird Waste picks up curbside recycling in Town of Clinton, WI every Thursday — the same day as your trash, on one truck, in one stop. Just $3/month added to any trash plan.
Combo pricing for Clinton
Trash and recycling picked up the same day, one truck. Annual billing saves $10 off any plan.
What goes in your recycling cart
Your Clinton recycling goes to the Waste Management Janesville Materials Recovery Facility, which accepts single-stream recycling.
- ✓ Newspapers, magazines, cardboard (flattened)
- ✓ Plastic bottles and tubs, #1 and #2
- ✓ Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓ Glass bottles and jars
- ✗ Plastic bags — never bag your recycling
- ✗ Food waste, styrofoam, electronics
Drop-off locations near Clinton
Items your curbside recycling cart can't handle — electronics, scrap metal, tires, and more.
- Universal Recycling Technologies (URT)2535 Beloit Ave, Janesville, WIFree e-waste drop-off
- Behr Iron & Metal201 Wheeler Ave, South Beloit, ILScrap metal
Pair it with weekly trash pickup
Recycling is priced as an add-on to our residential trash service. Get both picked up the same Thursday for $32/mo (96 gal) or $30/mo (65 gal).
See Clinton trash pickup details →Common questions about recycling in Clinton
When is recycling pickup in Clinton?
Recycling is picked up the same Thursday as your trash, on one truck. Set the recycling cart at the curb the night before.
How much does recycling cost in Clinton?
Recycling is a $3/month add-on to any trash plan. The full combo — trash plus weekly recycling — is $32/month for a 96-gallon cart or $30/month for a 65-gallon cart.
What can I recycle in Clinton?
Paper and cardboard (flattened), plastics #1 and #2 only, aluminum and tin cans, and glass bottles and jars. Empty, rinse, and set everything loose in the cart — no bags. See the full recycling guide for the complete accepted and not-accepted list.
Should I bag my recycling in Clinton?
No. Bagged recyclables can shut down the entire sorting facility in Janesville. Everything goes in the recycling cart loose. One household's bagged recycling can contaminate a whole truckload.
Where does recycling from Clinton go?
Your recyclables go to the Waste Management Materials Recovery Facility in Janesville, WI, the regional single-stream MRF for southern Wisconsin. From there, they are sorted, baled, and sold to manufacturers.
Can I add recycling later if I start with trash only?
Yes. You can add recycling to your account any time. It takes effect on your next billing cycle, and you'll get a recycling cart delivered within a few days.
What should I do with electronics, batteries, or hazardous items?
Those don't go in your recycling cart — curbside recycling only handles paper, cardboard, plastics #1–#2, metals, and glass. For electronics, batteries, light bulbs, paint, and other hazardous items, use a drop-off location. See the drop-off guide for the nearest option to you.
Is there a size limit for items in my recycling cart?
No size limit as long as everything fits and the lid closes. Flatten cardboard to make room. If you have an unusual item and aren't sure whether it goes in the cart, email or call and we'll let you know before pickup day.
Areas we serve in Clinton
Red Bird Waste's route covers the Town of Clinton and the surrounding communities of Avalon, Allens Grove, Emerald Grove, Bergen, and Fairfield — township addresses only, not inside the Village of Clinton.
On the Thursday route: US Highway 14, State Highway 67, County Highway B, County Highway C, County Highway J, County Highway K, County Highway M, Avalon Road, State Line Road, Salt Box Road.
Nearby towns we serve
Red Bird Waste also runs weekly recycling routes in these neighboring southern Wisconsin towns.
Start recycling in Clinton
Sign up for trash + recycling combo in under 3 minutes. Cart delivered within a few days, first pickup on the next Thursday route.
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