Acceptable Recyclables

Plastic Containers

• Number 1, 2, and 5 plastic containers only (must be labeled with a proper number)
• Yogurt cups, ketchup, mustard bottles; takeout containers (except Styrofoam)
• Tubs, bottles, jugs, detergent containers, and emptied paint cans

Other Recyclable Plastics

• Corrugated plastic political and yard signs

Paper, Office Paper & Cardboard

• Newspaper and shiny inserts, magazines, phone books, office paper
• Shredded paper is ok, but it must be in a sealed, clear plastic bag!
• Hardcover and paperback books
• Soda boxes, tissue boxes, paper plates, paper towel rolls
• Cereal, cracker, and snack boxes (but not the plastic inserts)
• Toothpaste, soap, and detergent boxes
• Mail, receipts, and envelopes, including those with windows
• Cards and gift wrap (but no tissue paper, foil paper, or glitter)
• Corrugated cardboard (cut into pieces to fit in cart)
• Paperboard political and yard signs

Cartons‐Food & Beverage

• Milk cartons (dairy, soy, almond)
• Juice, soup, broth, and wine cartons

Aluminum, Tin & Steel

• Aluminum, tin, and steel cans
• Empty aerosol cans, empty paint cans, and lids (no hardened paint)
• Aluminum foil, plates and containers
• Christmas lights, extension cords and electrical wire
• Pots and pans

Glass Jars & Bottles

Jars and bottles of any color

Unacceptable Recyclables

• Soiled Materials
• Number 3, 4, 6, or  7 Plastics
• Ceramics or Dishware
• Packing Peanuts or Bubble Wrap
• Windows or Mirrors
• Medical Waste (see the Household Hazardous Waste Facility webpage re: sharps disposal)
• Food Waste
• Plastic Wrap
• Photographs
• Styrofoam
• Plastic Bags
• Loose Shredded Paper

Additional Information

You can also find information and recycling options at the La Crosse County landfill, as well as at two local Winona recyclers: Matejka Recycling 507-452-8242 and Miller Scrap Iron and Metal Company 507-452-2067.