Rock County Clean Sweep 2025

Clean Sweep is an annual drop-off for HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS from residents and eligible businesses.

 Clean Sweep is open to all Rock County residents.  Due to high demand and limited event days, advance registration is required for all events.

EVENT STATUS – Drop-offs are planned for 2025:

Saturday, June 28, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at City of Beloit Public Works

Saturday, August 23, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Rock County Publics Works, Janesville. 

• Rock County residents:
  • Advance registration required. Call 608-757-5588.  Thank you!  This helps us plan the event.  
  • Rates apply, see “Rates for Rock County Residents” section.
  • Brochures to print OR scroll through sections  
    • Clean Sweep Home & Farm
    • Recycling
    • Household chemical Guide
• Wisconsin businesses, schools, governments, and organizations
  • Same events, different rates.  See “Business” section for details.
  • Brochure

2025 drop-offs (advance registration required):

• Saturday, June 28, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, City of Beloit Public Works
• Saturday, August 23, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Rock County Public Works garage, Janesville

Questions – 608-757-5588

The following is GENERAL guidance.  For specific materials and disposal, see “What we accept / do not accept”.  If you are not sure, please call us at 608-757-5588. 

NOT ACCEPTED at all:

• High pressure cylinders
• Propane cylinders
• Freon gases
• Infectious and biological wastes
• Sharps
• Explosives (detonators, blasting caps, ammunition)
• Radioactive chemicals/devices
  

Generally UNACCEPTED items:

• Most water-based materials.  Look for:
  • Clean up with soap and water
  • Instructions for use on label include dilute/mix with water
  • Sold for normal residential use to clean sinks, drains, or toilets and/or labeled as “septic-safe” 
  • Amount is normal for household.
• Recyclables.  Check with your solid waste hauler and see our recycling section. 
• Empty pesticide containers. See “Pesticide Containers” section.

Generally ACCEPTED chemicals:

• Solvents/thinners
• Oil-based chemicals (solvent clean-up)
• Pesticides, fungicides, rodenticides, herbicides
• Mercury
• Contaminated/mixed vehicle fluids
• Industrial grade formulations/concentrations
• Unknown chemicals

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: Clean Sweep | Rock County, WI

Rock County Clean Sweep 2025

Clean Sweep is an annual drop-off for HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS from residents and eligible businesses.

 Clean Sweep is open to all Rock County residents.  Due to high demand and limited event days, advance registration is required for all events.

EVENT STATUS – Drop-offs are planned for 2025:

Saturday, June 28, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at City of Beloit Public Works

Saturday, August 23, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Rock County Publics Works, Janesville. 

• Rock County residents:
  • Advance registration required. Call 608-757-5588.  Thank you!  This helps us plan the event.  
  • Rates apply, see “Rates for Rock County Residents” section.
  • Brochures to print OR scroll through sections  
    • Clean Sweep Home & Farm
    • Recycling
    • Household chemical Guide
• Wisconsin businesses, schools, governments, and organizations
  • Same events, different rates.  See “Business” section for details.
  • Brochure

2025 drop-offs (advance registration required):

• Saturday, June 28, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, City of Beloit Public Works
• Saturday, August 23, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Rock County Public Works garage, Janesville

Questions – 608-757-5588

The following is GENERAL guidance.  For specific materials and disposal, see “What we accept / do not accept”.  If you are not sure, please call us at 608-757-5588. 

NOT ACCEPTED at all:

• High pressure cylinders
• Propane cylinders
• Freon gases
• Infectious and biological wastes
• Sharps
• Explosives (detonators, blasting caps, ammunition)
• Radioactive chemicals/devices
  

Generally UNACCEPTED items:

• Most water-based materials.  Look for:
  • Clean up with soap and water
  • Instructions for use on label include dilute/mix with water
  • Sold for normal residential use to clean sinks, drains, or toilets and/or labeled as “septic-safe” 
  • Amount is normal for household.
• Recyclables.  Check with your solid waste hauler and see our recycling section. 
• Empty pesticide containers. See “Pesticide Containers” section.

Generally ACCEPTED chemicals:

• Solvents/thinners
• Oil-based chemicals (solvent clean-up)
• Pesticides, fungicides, rodenticides, herbicides
• Mercury
• Contaminated/mixed vehicle fluids
• Industrial grade formulations/concentrations
• Unknown chemicals

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: Clean Sweep | Rock County, WI

Spring Cleaning your yard and have extra yard waste? While we don’t have pick up services for yard waste from John’s Disposal they will accept drop offs.

• Location: 105 Co Rd U, Whitewater WI 53190. This is the front building on our grounds. 
• Hours: 8-4:30 on weekdays. Closed on holidays and weekends.
• The dumpster drop off is open from spring until snowfall.
• This is intended for residential use — trailer loads and contractor loads are not accepted.
• No plastic, wire, twine or tape. No compostable plastic bags.
• Compostable paper bags are allowed with the yard waste items.
• Residents will load their own yard waste into the dumpster on site (we don’t have a worker assisting).

Rock County will again participate in the Wisconsin Statewide Tornado Drill this Thursday, April 10th. This drill will occur at 1:45 PM and 6:45 PM to allow residents, schools, and businesses to practice their severe weather response plans. 

This important preparedness exercise aims to reinforce the significance of emergency planning and ensure that all residents know what to do in the event of a tornado. Outdoor warning sirens, NOAA Weather Radios, and other emergency notification systems will be activated during the drill to simulate a real tornado warning. 

As we have increasingly seen in recent years, Wisconsin experiences tornadoes annually, making it crucial for individuals and organizations to have a preparedness plan in place. The drill serves as a reminder to review emergency plans, identify shelter locations, and ensure emergency kits are stocked. 

The evening drill at 6:45 PM is designed to accommodate families and second-shift workers who may not be available during the afternoon drill. Participation is voluntary but strongly encouraged for everyone.

OFFICIAL INFORMATION RELEASE