Owners must make their own arrangements for the disposal of appliances. Disposal Guide

Alter Trading accepts many small appliances free of charge, call for details, 608-783-8203.

D & M Recycling accepts cell phones, printers, humidifiers, and most small electronic waste free of charge. Microwaves are accepted for a small fee. They also take small appliances, call for details, 608-783-3030. 

Disposal Options:

If appliances are reusable, connect with donation centers. Some places will pick up your reusable items. Here are a couple suggestions.

• Salvation Army 608-784-1421
• Habitat Restore 608-785-2375

If appliances are not reusable, contact a hauler of your choosing to make arrangements for collection or drop-off. 

Harter's Quick Clean-Up
608-782-2082

Hilltopper Refuse & Recycling
608-783-6727

If using the city’s hauler, Harter’s, for collection:

• Once fees are paid, collection is by route, bi-weekly, the same day recycling is collected.
• Appliance can be placed at your regular refuse collection point by 5 a.m. that morning.

If using a hauler other than Harter’s for collection:

• Make your payment and arrange a time and location for collection.
• Place appliance near your house or garage. DO NOT place items curbside or at your regular refuse collection point.

Major appliances are defined as:

• Anything with coolant or Freon
• Air conditioners
• Clothes washers and dryers
• Dehumidifiers
• Dishwashers
• Freezers
• Furnaces
• Ovens
• Refrigerators
• Stoves
• Water heaters

Microwaves are considered electronic waste. These along with small appliances can be taken to the La Crosse County Landfill or Harter's Quick Clean-up for a fee.