Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Madison, WI
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Madison residents — from official city and county sources.
- Trash (tan cart) collected weekly; recycling (green cart) collected every other week. Residents look up their collection day and full-year calendar on the city's schedule lookup tool.
- By online work order only; set items out on the Sunday you select when filing the work order. Collection occurs sometime during the work week following the set-out Sunday. Crews do not collect on Sundays or city holidays.
- Free for residents whose recycling is collected by the Streets Division (costs covered by the Resource Recovery Special Charge). Properties not receiving city recycling pay per-item fees: $35 (large appliances like air conditioners, washers, dryers, fridges), $15 (microwaves, lawn mowers, fluorescent fixtures, gas grills, snow blowers), $10 (large truck tires, tires on rim), $5 (car tires, tires off rim).
- City of Madison — Streets Division
At a glance: Madison
- Trash day
- Trash (tan cart) collected weekly; recycling (green cart) collected every other week. Residents look up their collection day and full-year calendar on the city's schedule lookup tool.
- Bulk pickup
- By online work order only; set items out on the Sunday you select when filing the work order. Collection occurs sometime during the work week following the set-out Sunday. Crews do not collect on Sundays or city holidays.
- Bulk cost
- Free for residents whose recycling is collected by the Streets Division (costs covered by the Resource Recovery Special Charge). Properties not receiving city recycling pay per-item fees: $35 (large appliances like air conditioners, washers, dryers, fridges), $15 (microwaves, lawn mowers, fluorescent fixtures, gas grills, snow blowers), $10 (large truck tires, tires on rim), $5 (car tires, tires off rim).
- Dump
- Streets Division East Drop-off Site
- Hazardous waste
- Dane County Clean Sweep
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Trash (tan cart) collected weekly; recycling (green cart) collected every other week. Residents look up their collection day and full-year calendar on the city's schedule lookup tool.
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| Streets Division East Drop-off Site | drop-off | 4602 Sycamore Ave, Madison, WI Madison residents and property taxpayers only; proof of residency or taxpayer status required | Summer (Apr 11–Dec 3, 2026): Mon 7:30am–2:30pm; Tue 7:30am–7pm; Wed closed; Thu 7:30am–7pm; Fri 7:30am–2:30pm; Sat 9am–4pm; Sun closed | Most items free; limited to one trip per day; load no larger than a pickup truck bed or single-axle trailer. Some large items/appliances carry a recycling fee (fee sticker purchased in advance) only for residents not receiving city recycling collection. |
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| South Point Drop-off Site | drop-off | 402 South Point Rd, Madison, WI Madison residents and property taxpayers only; proof of residency or taxpayer status required | Summer (Apr 11–Dec 3, 2026): Mon 7:30am–2:30pm; Tue 7:30am–7pm; Wed closed; Thu 7:30am–7pm; Fri 7:30am–2:30pm; Sat 9am–4pm; Sun closed | Most items free; limited to one trip per day; load no larger than a pickup truck bed or single-axle trailer. |
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| Quann-Olin Drop-off Site | drop-off | 1504 Quann-Olin Parkway, Madison, WI Madison residents and property taxpayers only; proof of residency or taxpayer status required | Summer (Apr 11–Dec 3, 2026): Mon 7:30am–2:30pm; Tue 7:30am–7pm; Wed closed; Thu 7:30am–7pm; Fri 7:30am–2:30pm; Sat 9am–4pm; Sun closed | Most items free; limited to one trip per day; load no larger than a pickup truck bed or single-axle trailer. No fee-sticker sales at this site. |
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| Dane County Landfill | landfill | 7102 US Hwy 12, Madison, WI 53718 Open to Dane County residents | Mon–Fri 6:30am–3:15pm (check site for holiday/schedule changes) | — |
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Household hazardous waste
Dane County Clean Sweep
- Address
- 7020 Maahic Way, Madison, WI 53718 (at the Dane County Landfill; second entrance marked Clean Sweep)
- Phone
- (608) 838-3212
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:15am–3:15pm; Sat 8am–10:45am
- Residency
- Dane County households and farms: $15.00 per trip; out-of-county households $75.00; businesses and farms by appointment only
Accepted
- household chemicals (acids, bases, corrosives)
- adhesives, caulk, epoxy, glues
- aerosol products
- ammonia
- antifreeze
- batteries (no alkaline; 300Wh limit for lithium-ion)
- cleaners, degreasers, disinfectants
- flammables
- gasoline and gas-oil mixtures
- fire extinguishers
- mercury and mercury-containing items
- motor oil
- paints, stains, inks, dyes, varnish
- pesticides, herbicides, fungicides
- poisons
- pool and spa chemicals
- solvents and paint thinners
- electronics (laptops, computers, monitors, TVs, printers, phones)
- microwaves ($10 each)
- refrigerant appliances (fridges, freezers, A/C units, dehumidifiers; $35 each)
Not accepted
- alkaline batteries
- dried latex paint (put in regular garbage)
- cooking oil
- fluorescent and CFL bulbs
- medical sharps
- medications (prescription or over-the-counter)
- smoke detectors
- appliances other than microwaves and fridges/freezers
- compressed gas cylinders over 1lb
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Curbside yard waste pickup in two seasons: spring (usually April and May, two pickups) and fall (usually October, three guaranteed pickups). Set out on your assigned set-out Sunday; collection happens during the work week after. No curbside pickup in summer or winter — take yard waste to a Streets Division drop-off site during pauses.
E-waste
- How
- Free year-round drop-off of personal electronics and household batteries at Streets Division drop-off sites (residents only; businesses not accepted). Do not place electronics in trash or recycling carts or on the terrace for curbside pickup — it is against city ordinance and can lead to fines.
- Cost
- Free for residents; $30 fee if city staff must remove a TV or computer left at the curb
Streets Division trash/recycling serves homes with 8 or fewer units; properties over 8 units were excluded from the large item work order system starting Jan 1, 2025. Drop-off site hours switch between summer and winter schedules.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Madison, WI?
- Trash (tan cart) collected weekly; recycling (green cart) collected every other week. Residents look up their collection day and full-year calendar on the city's schedule lookup tool.
- When is bulk pickup in Madison, WI?
- By online work order only; set items out on the Sunday you select when filing the work order. Collection occurs sometime during the work week following the set-out Sunday. Crews do not collect on Sundays or city holidays. Fill out a large item work order online at cityofmadison.com/LargeItemWorkOrder before setting items out; or call the Streets Division (East: 608-246-4532, West: 608-266-4681).
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Madison?
- Free for residents whose recycling is collected by the Streets Division (costs covered by the Resource Recovery Special Charge). Properties not receiving city recycling pay per-item fees: $35 (large appliances like air conditioners, washers, dryers, fridges), $15 (microwaves, lawn mowers, fluorescent fixtures, gas grills, snow blowers), $10 (large truck tires, tires on rim), $5 (car tires, tires off rim).
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Madison?
- furniture, mattresses, appliances, carpeting, toilets, pianos, microwaves, fluorescent light fixtures
- Where can I dump trash near Madison?
- Streets Division East Drop-off Site (4602 Sycamore Ave, Madison, WI); South Point Drop-off Site (402 South Point Rd, Madison, WI); Quann-Olin Drop-off Site (1504 Quann-Olin Parkway, Madison, WI); Dane County Landfill (7102 US Hwy 12, Madison, WI 53718)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Madison?
- Dane County Clean Sweep (7020 Maahic Way, Madison, WI 53718 (at the Dane County Landfill; second entrance marked Clean Sweep))
- Yard waste in Madison: Curbside yard waste pickup in two seasons: spring (usually April and May, two pickups) and fall (usually October, three guaranteed pickups). Set out on your assigned set-out Sunday; collection happens during the work week after. No curbside pickup in summer or winter — take yard waste to a Streets Division drop-off site during pauses.
- Curbside yard waste pickup in two seasons: spring (usually April and May, two pickups) and fall (usually October, three guaranteed pickups). Set out on your assigned set-out Sunday; collection happens during the work week after. No curbside pickup in summer or winter — take yard waste to a Streets Division drop-off site during pauses.
- E-waste in Madison: Free year-round drop-off of personal electronics and household batteries at Streets Division drop-off sites (residents only; businesses not accepted). Do not place electronics in trash or recycling carts or on the terrace for curbside pickup — it is against city ordinance and can lead to fines.
- Free year-round drop-off of personal electronics and household batteries at Streets Division drop-off sites (residents only; businesses not accepted). Do not place electronics in trash or recycling carts or on the terrace for curbside pickup — it is against city ordinance and can lead to fines.