Herbster Transfer Station

Serving the Town of Clover 

The Transfer Station is permanently located outside the Town Garage

715-774-3882

Attendant: Tom Wissing

 

Temporary Rules for the Transfer Station

--Enter from Lake Ave/Hultman and leave from Access Road to the Gym Parking Lot/Wee Ave.

--Maintain Social Distance (6 feet) between yourself and others

--Come into the bin area one (1) vehicle at a time

--Place your recyclables, trash and aluminum cans in the proper bin yourself

    • Help will be provided by the attendant for the disabled and frail

--Place your pay on the table under the paper weight, the attendant will place any change owed under the paper weight for you to retrieve

--Leave promptly so others can dispose of their waste in a timely manner

--Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds when first arriving home and prior to touching your face or others

--Stay safe

 

Safety Practices

--Maintain social distances to 6’ (including when observing or waiting a turn to engage in the activity)

--Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds of mechanical action prior to touching your face

 

Clean and Disinfect Surfaces*

--Clean AND Disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

--If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.

To disinfect:  Most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work.  Use disinfectants appropriate for the surface.

Options include:

--Diluting your household bleach

 

To make a bleach solution, mix

--5 tablespoons (1/3 cup) bleach per gallon of water

OR

--4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water

Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation.  Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date.  Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser.  Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted.

 

--Alcohol solutions

Ensure solution has at least 70% alcohol

--Other common EPA-registered household disinfectants.

Products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens are expected to be effective against COVID-19 based on data for harder to kill viruses.  Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products (I.G., concentration, application method and contact time, etc.)

Revised:  3/23/20 @ 3:40pm

The Transfer Station is currently operating on Winter Hours.

Winter Hours

9:00 am—1:00 pm Saturdays

Summer Hours

9:00 am—1:00 pm Saturdays

  5:00 pm—7:00 pm Wednesdays

 

Cost

$5.00 per 30 gallon (approximate) bag

$3.00 per kitchen sized trash bag (approximately 13 gallon)

$1.00 per plastic shopping bag

To assist the attendant, if at all possible,

please have exact change or write a check to the Town of Clover for the exact amount.

 

Recycling Guidelines

Paper, Cardboard and Cartons

 

Break down all large items to maximize space

 

  • Envelopes and Junk Mail
  • Newspapers
  • Magazines
  • Office Paper Products
  • Phone Books
  • Flattened Cardboard
  • Milk and Juice Cartons
  • Cereal and Food/Beverage  Boxes
  • Hardcover Books (covers removed)
  • Wrapping Paper (no foil or ribbon)
  • Empty Paper Towel/Toilet Paper Rolls

Plastic Containers

 

Rinse clean, remove and discard plastic lids and caps

 

No plastic bags/film, styrofoam or syringes

 

  • All plastic bottles and containers marked #1—#7 (plastic food and beverage containers, milk/water/juice bottles, detergent/shampoo bottles, yogurt cups)

Glass

 

Rinse clean, remove and discard plastic lids and caps

 

No windows, mirrors, ceramics or light bulbs

 

  • Brown, green, blue and clear glass bottles and jars

 

 

The Herbster Transfer Station also collects:

  • Amber medicine bottles for the local Lions Club
  • Aluminum (please smash them) cans for the Herbster Community Club Playground Fund
  • Household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, Hearing Aid)

Metal

 

Rinse clean

 

Please separate your metal recycle as we have a separate bin

 

No E-waste, TV's or Computer Items

(Best Buy in Duluth will take your computer items and E-waste, but not TV’s)

 

  • Aluminum and Steel Cans
  • Aluminum Pie Tins
  • Empty Aerosol Cans
  • Clean Aluminum Foil
  • Small Metal Appliances
  • Small Plumbing Fixtures and Pipes, Miscellaneous Scrap (limit 2 feet x 2 feet; 35 lbs.)
  • Metal Pots, Pans and Utensils

OTHER PLACES TO RECYCLE:

  • Chicago Iron in Ashland accepts multiple items, particularly metal, i.e. copper, aluminum, steel, etc.
  • Poplar Hardware in Poplar, Campbell Lumber in Superior, and Home Depot in Duluth accept fluorescent bulbs and thermostats.
  • Best Buy in Duluth accepts fluorescent bulbs, electronics and electrical items, ink cartridges, etc.
  • Police Departments in Ashland and Superior accept unused and expired medications, pharmaceuticals.
  • WalMart has plastic bag recycling bins located at each entrance.
  • Cornucopia Transfer Station takes large quantities of cardboard.

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Attention

Wisconsin Adm. Codes NR 502.06requires licensed waste haulers to notify clients yearly that State and Local laws require everyone in Wisconsin to recycle newspaper, magazines, cardboard, food and beverage containers, tires, yard waste, appliances, motor oil, lead acid batteries and office paper.

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Contact Us

Town of Clover

P.O. Box 94

86870 Lenawee Road

Herbster, WI 54844

 

715-774-3780

FAX: 715-774-3792

 

tnclover@cheqnet.net