06.04.2024

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🤘 Recycling rules

Madison’s new recycling procedures

A blue recycling truck from Madison Streets and Recycling Department.jpeg

Do you know what does and doesn’t belong in your recycling cart? | Photo via City of Madison

The City of Madison Street Division will soon be taking a closer look at residents’ recycling carts.

Starting later this year, Streets Division crew members will randomly select bins around the city to inspect. If they find a recycling issue, they’ll flag your bin to let you know that changes need to be made before the upcoming collection day.

If you find a card on your recycling cart, you must reassess its contents and resolve the issue by removing any of the below-listed problem items. Most likely, the crew member will leave a note on the card letting you know exactly what needs to be fixed.

608 recycling — Keep an eye out for these “Oh no” recycling cards left on your carts. | Image via City of Madison

Brush up on recycling rules

The following items should not be in your recycling carts:

Clothes | If your unwanted clothes or fabric are deemed unfit for donation, try reaching out to local makerspaces like Sector67 and UW-Madison Makerspace, who might find a use for the unrecyclable material.

Styrofoam | The City will collect styrofoam at drop-off sites to recycle; otherwise, it belongs in the trash cart.

Tanglers | Think Rope, plastic wrap, belts, and grocery store bags. These items are notorious for getting tangled in recycling machines, causing damage and lost time.

Trash bags | Ideally, your recycling will be loose in the cart. If you must use a bag, the bag needs to be see-through.

Wood | Bring wood directly to a drop-off site, where the city will repurpose it.

The more you know

If you want to learn more about how to stay on top of your sustainability game, check out these local resources:

Recyclopedia | We recommend downloading and printing this informational guide to put on your fridge for future reference. It lists brief “Dos and Don’ts” of recycling as well as contact information for relevant City departments and hotlines.
Donation options | Check out the City’s list of local organizations that may take your unwanted items that can’t be recycled.
Sustain Dane | Sign up for the virtual Recycle Better program where you’ll get a rundown on all things recycling from sustainability professionals.

Events

Tuesday, June 4

Red Cross Blood Drive | Tuesday, June 4 | 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Sun Prairie Public Library, 1350 Linnerud Dr., Sun Prairie | Free | Give blood, save a life (and get a free T-shirt).
Opera On Tap | Tuesday, June 4 | 6-8 p.m. | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E. Badger Rd., Madison | $10 suggested donation | Drink witbier while listening to Wagner — the theme is Summer Lovin’ and Loathin’.

Wednesday, June 5

Terrace Yoga | Wednesday, June 5 | 7:30-8:15 a.m. | Memorial Union Terrace, 800 Langdon St., Madison | $20 | Bring your own mat to practice your sun salutations lakeside (pre-registration required).
Pop-Up Beer Garden | Wednesday, June 5 | 5-8 p.m. | 450 N. Musket Ridge Dr., Sun Prairie | Cost of purchase | Attendees are encouraged to bike to this event for beer, food trucks, and live music.

Thursday, June 6

Gather 2 Give Fundraiser | Thursday, June 6 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Goodman Community Center, 214 Waubesa St., Madison | $50 | Support the Community Living Alliance’s Caring for the Caregiver Fund with an evening consisting of a silent auction, refreshments, and live music.
Sabrina Wu | Thursday, June 6-Saturday, June 8 | Times vary | Comedy on State, 202 State St., Madison | $5-$20 | Variety Magazine recently named Wu on its list of 10 Comics to Watch.

Friday, June 7

Food Truck Friday | Friday, June 7 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green, Madison | Cost of purchase | Enjoy the Garver patio, local bites, and live music from The Real Roots Rockers.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Sports

We’ll “Jump Around” on two Friday nights this coming football season. The UW Badgers football team will open its 2024 season on Friday, August 30 against Western Michigan and end the season against Minnesota on Friday, Nov. 29.

Kids

The Madison Children’s Museum’s new interactive exhibit is inspired by the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The Nice Age Trail invites children to climb, play in, and build things related to Wisconsin’s four seasons across four habitats.

Announced

US Open-winner Andy North, Olympian Michael Phelps, former NFL quarterback Matt Ryan, and a fourth TBD celebrity will play at the PGA TOUR Champions American Family Insurance Championship. The tournament kicks off this Friday, June 7 at University Ridge Golf Course.

Number

1,000. That’s the number of calls Madison’s Streets and Urban Forestry Division have received from downed trees since the big storm on Tuesday, May 21. The City hopes to have all tree debris cleared by Friday, June 14. (Wisconsin State Journal)

Award

Wisconsin has the “Best ID Card” in the world, according to the International Card Manufacturers Association. Wisconsin’s state-issued identification cards were noted for its “stunning and familiar imagery,” including the Capitol and state flag, and its highly secure design. (Fox 47)

Madisonian

Local athlete Jackie Hering won the IRONMAN European Championship in Germany last weekend. She completed the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and 26.2-mile marathon in eight hours and 19 minutes, beating the second-place finisher by over two minutes. (WMTV)

Shop

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Culture

✏️ What makes the 608 great?

Madisonians are invited to celebrate 608 Day this weekend

Madison’s isthmus is an iconic 608 feature. | Photo by Freetime Photography

608 Day (aka, June 8 or 6/08) is this Saturday. We want to mark the occasion by shouting out some of the very best things about the 608, and who better to canvas than our readers?

We invite you to use this survey to share your favorite aspects of the Madison area (our favorite part of the 608).

Whether it’s a beloved restaurant, a unique civic design, or a person who brings your neighborhood to life, we want to hear about it. Your response might be featured in an upcoming newsletter.

To celebrate the 608 in person, check out Hilldale’s 608 Day celebration. Taking place all day on Saturday, June 8, activities include:

Live music
Free cotton candy from Lily’s Magical Treats
Yard games
Shopping specials and community give-backs
Photo ops

Asked

What’s your favorite thing about the 608?

Take the survey

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Ally

From the editor

A few of my favorite things about the Madison area of the 608:

The abundance of public parks
Culver’s
The history behind the Driftless Area
How “Midwest nice” everyone is
State Line Distillery’s gin

... to name a few.

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