The aim of Clean Sweep is to divert household hazardous wastes from municipal landfills, sewers and septic systems. Clean Sweep programs, by definition, are central collection programs for household hazardous wastes conducted periodically by municipalities. Hazardous wastes collected by municipalities through a Clean Sweep program are transported to licensed hazardous waste facilities for treatment, storage, or disposal. Clean Sweep programs are specifically aimed at hazardous wastes generated by single family households, and do not collect hazardous wastes generated by small industries, institutions, or agricultural activities. Household hazardous wastes may include old, unused and unwanted automotive maintenance products, household cleaners, paints, solvents, and pesticides.
All municipalities are eligible to apply for a Clean Sweep Grant.
First cycle applications must be submitted to the DNR between July 1 and August 2 of each year. If funds are available after these applications are processed, the DNR may administer a second grant cycle. Applications will be accepted after December 1 and before January 2 of the next year for a second grant cycle. Applications are available through Madison and the District DNR offices. A statement describing the proposed program's scope of activities and objectives, and identifying the personnel responsible for program planning, coordination and implementation.