Upcyclers and Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity work to keep furniture out of growing Wisconsin landfills.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Metro Recycling and Disposal and Orchard Ridge received more than 1.6 million tons of waste combined in 2024. Metro Recycling and Disposal received 740,000 tons of waste, and Orchard Ridge took in close to 860,000 tons.
Local businesses across Milwaukee County and upcyclers in Menomonee Falls are working to keep furniture out of those landfills by giving pre-loved items a second life. Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity relies on donated inventory to help divert items from the dump…