General Information Mission Statement The Florence County Planning, Zoning, Recycling & Solid Waste Department has the mission of protecting and promoting the public health, safety and general welfare of Florence County. It is further our mission to protect forested, agricultural, residential, business and manufacturing uses from harmful or detrimental encroachment by incompatible uses. Guidance from the Land Use & Lake Protection Plan will ensure that future growth occurs in an orderly fashion so that natural resources are conserved and property values are maintained. The FACTS Every year Americans create 1,200 lbs. of solid waste per person. America produces 101 lbs. of plastic each year per person on Earth. Every year 850 million trees are cut down. It takes 30-50% less energy to make New paper from old. How can you help? Reduce the number of things you throw away. Reuse as many things as possible. Find out where you can recycle things locally. Look for the recycling symbol on packaging in stores and supermarkets. Contact:  Kelly Sleeter - Zoning Administrator, Solid Waste & Recycling Phone: 715-528-3206 Fax: 715-528-5720 Click here to email Mailing Address:  PO Box 410 Florence, WI 54121 Physical Address:  501 Lake Street Florence, WI 54121 Map Hours:  Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - Noon 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.