How to dispose of a fiberglass boat in Wisconsin and get rid of it for good

Most Wisconsin landfills, including facilities serving Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, won't accept whole fiberglass hulls. Fiberglass reinforced plastic is non-biodegradable and clogs grinding equipment. Some county sites will turn you away at the gate. Hansons Boat Removal routes Wisconsin hulls to certified processors equipped to handle FRP, which is the only legal and practical path for most owners.

Hansons Boat Removal prices Wisconsin fiberglass disposal between $400 and $1,500. Hull length drives most of the cost, but foam core density and whether fluids like fuel or oil are still aboard push the number up. A dry 20-foot hull with no core runs toward the low end. A 36-footer with saturated foam and full tanks sits near the top.

Wisconsin DNR and DOT rules require a valid title or a completed title transfer before a derelict hull can leave private property for disposal. Oversized loads over 8.5 feet wide also need a Wisconsin DOT oversize permit for road transport. Hansons Boat Removal handles both the title paperwork and any transport permits required before the hull moves.

Wisconsin NR 500 solid waste rules classify fiberglass hulls as non-hazardous solid waste, but any fuel, oil, or bilge fluid still aboard is regulated separately under Wisconsin NR 700 petroleum rules. Fluids must be removed and documented before the hull goes to a certified processor. Hansons Boat Removal handles fluid extraction on-site and provides documentation showing clean disposal.

Hansons Boat Removal works directly with marina operators across Wisconsin, including facilities on Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, and the inland lakes around Minocqua and Oshkosh. Boats that can't be trailered out get rigged for lift removal. Hansons Boat Removal coordinates haul-out logistics with the marina and provides a disposal certificate the marina can keep on file to satisfy slip release requirements.