Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Kenosha, WI
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Kenosha residents — from official city and county sources.
- Curbside trash and recycling collection on your assigned collection day; curbside recycling is provided for city residents (recycling is mandatory statewide). Have carts out by 6:00am on collection day. See the city's 2026 Garbage, Yard Waste and Recycling Calendar for exact schedule and holiday delays.
- Curbside bulk pickup is scheduled for your regular garbage collection day; call Public Works at least one business day before.
- Curbside bulk pickup: free by scheduling with Public Works. Drop-off: $7 per cubic yard — bulk tickets bought online or in person at the Municipal Building (625 52nd St, Room 108); receipts non-refundable, do not expire.
- City of Kenosha — Department of Public Works
At a glance: Kenosha
- Trash day
- Curbside trash and recycling collection on your assigned collection day; curbside recycling is provided for city residents (recycling is mandatory statewide). Have carts out by 6:00am on collection day. See the city's 2026 Garbage, Yard Waste and Recycling Calendar for exact schedule and holiday delays.
- Bulk pickup
- Curbside bulk pickup is scheduled for your regular garbage collection day; call Public Works at least one business day before.
- Bulk cost
- Curbside bulk pickup: free by scheduling with Public Works. Drop-off: $7 per cubic yard — bulk tickets bought online or in person at the Municipal Building (625 52nd St, Room 108); receipts non-refundable, do not expire.
- Dump
- Bulk & Recycling Drop-Off Site
- Hazardous waste
- Kenosha County holds one annual countywide HHW collection event open to all county residents (2026: Saturday, May 30, 8am–1pm at the Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St., Bristol); no fee.
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Curbside trash and recycling collection on your assigned collection day; curbside recycling is provided for city residents (recycling is mandatory statewide). Have carts out by 6:00am on collection day. See the city's 2026 Garbage, Yard Waste and Recycling Calendar for exact schedule and holiday delays.
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| Bulk & Recycling Drop-Off Site | drop-off | 1001 50th St, Kenosha, WI City of Kenosha residents and residential property owners only; no commercial disposal; proof of residence required | Tue & Thu 9:30am–2:30pm; Sat 8am–1pm; or until dumpsters are full | $7 per cubic yard (bulk tickets purchased online or in person at the Municipal Building, 625 52nd St, Room 108); free drop-off: car batteries, electronics (whole units), scrap metal, auto/small truck tires up to 4 per visit, recyclables |
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| Compostable Waste / Brush Drop-Off Site | drop-off | 4071 88th Ave, Kenosha, WI City of Kenosha residents and residential property owners only; proof of residence required | Apr–Nov: Mon–Sat 8am–6pm; closed Sundays and holidays | Free |
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| Concrete / Brick / Block Drop-Off Site (Street Division) | drop-off | 6415 35th Ave, Kenosha, WI City of Kenosha residents and residential property owners only; proof of residence required | Mon–Fri 7am–3pm; closed holidays | Free |
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| Used Oil & Anti-freeze Drop-off | drop-off | 1001 50th St (Waste Division) and 6415 35th Ave (Street Division), Kenosha, WI City of Kenosha residents | Waste Division: Tue & Thu 9:30am–2:30pm, Sat 8am–1pm; Street Division: open 24 hours | Free |
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Household hazardous waste
Kenosha Water Utility Household Hazardous Waste Collection
- Address
- 4401 Green Bay Rd, Kenosha, WI 53144 (Kenosha Water Utility headquarters)
- Phone
- (262) 653-4300
- Hours
- 8am–11am on collection dates: no collections Jan–Feb; first Saturday of Mar, Apr, and Dec; first and third Saturday of May–Nov
- Residency
- City of Kenosha residents only; current driver's license showing city residence or water utility bill with photo ID required; not available to businesses or those outside city limits
Accepted
- household cleaners
- aerosol cans
- bug sprays
- vehicle maintenance fluids
- oil-based paints
- paint removal products
- fluorescent bulbs
- pool chemicals
- garden and outdoor products
Not accepted
- latex paint
- tires
- infectious or biological waste
- propane cylinders
- explosives
- radioactive waste
- medical and pharmaceutical waste
- commercial or business waste
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Curbside compostable collection in city-approved biodegradable bags on your regular collection day during spring (second week of May–second week of June) and fall (second week of October–November) seasons. Free drop-off of compostable waste and brush at 4071 88th Ave, Apr–Nov, Mon–Sat 8am–6pm. The collected material is processed into compost available free to city residents when supplies allow.
E-waste
- How
- City residents may drop off whole-unit electronics free of charge at the Waste Division site, 1001 50th St (Tue/Thu 9:30am–2:30pm, Sat 8am–1pm, except holidays; proof of residency required). Wisconsin law bans many electronic devices from landfills. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are NOT accepted. Whole televisions can also be scheduled for curbside pickup by calling 262-653-4050 at least one business day before your regular collection day.
- Cost
- Free
Bulk drop-off tickets and tire tickets are purchased in advance (online or at the Municipal Building, 625 52nd St, Room 108) and do not expire. City does not collect medical waste — see Kenosha County medical disposal for needles/sharps and medication.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Kenosha, WI?
- Curbside trash and recycling collection on your assigned collection day; curbside recycling is provided for city residents (recycling is mandatory statewide). Have carts out by 6:00am on collection day. See the city's 2026 Garbage, Yard Waste and Recycling Calendar for exact schedule and holiday delays.
- When is bulk pickup in Kenosha, WI?
- Curbside bulk pickup is scheduled for your regular garbage collection day; call Public Works at least one business day before. Call the Department of Public Works at 262-653-4050 at least one working day (24 hours) before your regular garbage collection day.
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Kenosha?
- Curbside bulk pickup: free by scheduling with Public Works. Drop-off: $7 per cubic yard — bulk tickets bought online or in person at the Municipal Building (625 52nd St, Room 108); receipts non-refundable, do not expire.
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Kenosha?
- general bulk household waste, televisions in whole units (only device eligible for curbside collection)
- Where can I dump trash near Kenosha?
- Bulk & Recycling Drop-Off Site (1001 50th St, Kenosha, WI); Compostable Waste / Brush Drop-Off Site (4071 88th Ave, Kenosha, WI); Concrete / Brick / Block Drop-Off Site (Street Division) (6415 35th Ave, Kenosha, WI); Used Oil & Anti-freeze Drop-off (1001 50th St (Waste Division) and 6415 35th Ave (Street Division), Kenosha, WI)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Kenosha?
- Kenosha Water Utility Household Hazardous Waste Collection (4401 Green Bay Rd, Kenosha, WI 53144 (Kenosha Water Utility headquarters))
- Yard waste in Kenosha: Curbside compostable collection in city-approved biodegradable bags on your regular collection day during spring (second week of May–second week of June) and fall (second week of October–November) seasons. Free drop-off of compostable waste and brush at 4071 88th Ave, Apr–Nov, Mon–Sat 8am–6pm. The collected material is processed into compost available free to city residents when supplies allow.
- Curbside compostable collection in city-approved biodegradable bags on your regular collection day during spring (second week of May–second week of June) and fall (second week of October–November) seasons. Free drop-off of compostable waste and brush at 4071 88th Ave, Apr–Nov, Mon–Sat 8am–6pm. The collected material is processed into compost available free to city residents when supplies allow.
- E-waste in Kenosha: City residents may drop off whole-unit electronics free of charge at the Waste Division site, 1001 50th St (Tue/Thu 9:30am–2:30pm, Sat 8am–1pm, except holidays; proof of residency required). Wisconsin law bans many electronic devices from landfills. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are NOT accepted. Whole televisions can also be scheduled for curbside pickup by calling 262-653-4050 at least one business day before your regular collection day.
- City residents may drop off whole-unit electronics free of charge at the Waste Division site, 1001 50th St (Tue/Thu 9:30am–2:30pm, Sat 8am–1pm, except holidays; proof of residency required). Wisconsin law bans many electronic devices from landfills. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are NOT accepted. Whole televisions can also be scheduled for curbside pickup by calling 262-653-4050 at least one business day before your regular collection day.