Microwaves disposal in Wisconsin
What Wisconsin says to do with microwaves, read off Wisconsin DNR's own page on 2026-08-19.
Wisconsin bans major household appliances from its landfills and the DNR's list of large appliances includes microwaves — reuse or recycle yours; appliances are not picked up at the curb with other recyclables. Read from Wisconsin DNR · checked 2026-08-19
Do not throw electronic devices in the trash — electronic devices often have hazardous waste, and CalRecycle lists microwave ovens among them (CalRecycle).
Where to take it
Your county program is listed in Wisconsin DNR's county program directory.
Counties differ — verify with your local program.
All 50 states: Can you throw away a microwave? — the federal baseline, what happens to it, and every state's rule with the page it was read from.