When is trash day in Milwaukee, WI?

Garbage is collected weekly year-round from approximately 190,000 households with 1–4 units; recycling is collected every other week. Look up your collection day and full schedule on the city's CollectionDay lookup tool.

When is bulk pickup in Milwaukee, WI?

Up to 1 cubic yard of bulky items may be set out at your regular collection point on your regular garbage day; larger amounts by special pickup request. No request needed for under-1-cubic-yard regular pickup. For a special pickup (over 1 cubic yard): place items at the collection point, then request online or call 414-286-CITY (2489).

How much does bulk pickup cost in Milwaukee?

Free for up to 1 cubic yard on your regular garbage day. Special pickup: $75 for 1–4 cubic yards; $225 for 4–6 cubic yards. Special pickup over 6 cubic yards, loose material, or mixed loads (construction waste, recyclables, tires, brush) is not eligible.

What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Milwaukee?

broken furniture, mattresses, large broken toys

Where can I dump trash near Milwaukee?

Milwaukee North Drop Off Center (6660 N Industrial Road, Milwaukee, WI); Milwaukee South Drop Off Center (3879 W Lincoln Avenue, Milwaukee, WI)

Where do I take hazardous waste in Milwaukee?

MMSD Home HazMat Collection — 13th Street Site (6060 S 13th St, Milwaukee, WI 53221); MMSD Home HazMat Collection — Lincoln Ave Site (3879 W Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, WI)

Yard waste in Milwaukee: Brush piles under 2 cubic yards (about the size of a sofa) can be collected at your home April–November by request (call or request online). All yard waste — brush, leaves, grass clippings, garden debris, logs — can also be taken to a Drop Off Center, where it is composted.

Brush piles under 2 cubic yards (about the size of a sofa) can be collected at your home April–November by request (call or request online). All yard waste — brush, leaves, grass clippings, garden debris, logs — can also be taken to a Drop Off Center, where it is composted.

E-waste in Milwaukee: Electronics are not collected curbside. Bring electronics, appliances, and tires to a City Drop Off Center for recycling (proof of Milwaukee residency required).

Electronics are not collected curbside. Bring electronics, appliances, and tires to a City Drop Off Center for recycling (proof of Milwaukee residency required).

Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Milwaukee, WI

Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Milwaukee residents — from official city and county sources.

Garbage is collected weekly year-round from approximately 190,000 households with 1–4 units; recycling is collected every other week. Look up your collection day and full schedule on the city's CollectionDay lookup tool.
Up to 1 cubic yard of bulky items may be set out at your regular collection point on your regular garbage day; larger amounts by special pickup request.
Free for up to 1 cubic yard on your regular garbage day. Special pickup: $75 for 1–4 cubic yards; $225 for 4–6 cubic yards. Special pickup over 6 cubic yards, loose material, or mixed loads (construction waste, recyclables, tires, brush) is not eligible.
City of Milwaukee — Department of Public Works, Sanitation Services

At a glance: Milwaukee

Trash day: Garbage is collected weekly year-round from approximately 190,000 households with 1–4 units; recycling is collected every other week. Look up your collection day and full schedule on the city's CollectionDay lookup tool.
Bulk pickup: Up to 1 cubic yard of bulky items may be set out at your regular collection point on your regular garbage day; larger amounts by special pickup request.
Bulk cost: Free for up to 1 cubic yard on your regular garbage day. Special pickup: $75 for 1–4 cubic yards; $225 for 4–6 cubic yards. Special pickup over 6 cubic yards, loose material, or mixed loads (construction waste, recyclables, tires, brush) is not eligible.
Dump: Milwaukee North Drop Off Center
Hazardous waste: MMSD Home HazMat Collection — 13th Street Site

Trash day
Bulk pickup
Dumps
Hazardous waste
Yard waste
E-waste
FAQ

Regular trash day

Schedule: Garbage is collected weekly year-round from approximately 190,000 households with 1–4 units; recycling is collected every other week. Look up your collection day and full schedule on the city's CollectionDay lookup tool.

Official source: milwaukee.gov

Bulk & large-item pickup

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Official source: city.milwaukee.gov

Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs

Name	Type	Address	Hours	Fees
Milwaukee North Drop Off Center	drop-off	6660 N Industrial Road, Milwaukee, WI City of Milwaukee residents and property owners only; state or city photo ID required	Summer (Apr 12–Nov 28, 2026): Tue–Sun 7am–3pm. Winter: Tue–Sat 7am–3pm. Closed on city holidays.	Less than 1 cubic yard (passenger car load): free. 1–3 yd3: $20; 3–6 yd3: $30; 6–10 yd3: $50; 10–18 yd3: $90. Brush under 6 yd3 free ($20 otherwise). Televisions: $5 each (max 3). Tires: free (max 5). Normal recyclables and scrap metal always free.
Phone (414) 286-2489 Accepted garbage, old furniture and mattresses, normal recyclable materials (free regardless of volume), scrap metal (free), antifreeze, appliances, paper products, car batteries, concrete, cooking oil, large corrugated cardboard, motor oil and filters, brush and branches, grass clippings, garden debris, leaves, logs, tires (up to 5 passenger tires, free) Not accepted household hazardous waste (use the MMSD Home HazMat program instead), commercial vehicles: box trucks over 16 ft, trailers over 16 ft, dump trucks, flatbeds, semis, utility trucks Official source: city.milwaukee.gov
Milwaukee South Drop Off Center	drop-off	3879 W Lincoln Avenue, Milwaukee, WI City of Milwaukee residents and property owners only; state or city photo ID required	Summer (Apr 12–Nov 28, 2026): Tue–Sun 7am–3pm. Winter: Tue–Sat 7am–3pm. Closed on city holidays.	Less than 1 cubic yard (passenger car load): free. 1–3 yd3: $20; 3–6 yd3: $30; 6–10 yd3: $50; 10–18 yd3: $90. Brush under 6 yd3 free ($20 otherwise). Televisions: $5 each (max 3). Tires: free (max 5). Normal recyclables and scrap metal always free.
Phone (414) 286-2489 Accepted garbage, old furniture and mattresses, normal recyclable materials (free regardless of volume), scrap metal (free), antifreeze, appliances, paper products, car batteries, concrete, cooking oil, large corrugated cardboard, motor oil and filters, brush and branches, grass clippings, garden debris, leaves, logs, tires (up to 5 passenger tires, free) Not accepted household hazardous waste (use the MMSD Home HazMat program instead), commercial vehicles: box trucks over 16 ft, trailers over 16 ft, dump trucks, flatbeds, semis, utility trucks Official source: city.milwaukee.gov

Household hazardous waste

MMSD Home HazMat Collection — 13th Street Site

Address: 6060 S 13th St, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Phone: (414) 225-2066
Hours: Tue 11am–6pm; Sat 8am–2pm
Residency: Milwaukee County residents only; no businesses, contractors, schools, churches, non-profits, or government agencies

Official source: mmsd.com

MMSD Home HazMat Collection — Lincoln Ave Site

Address: 3879 W Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Phone: (414) 225-2066
Hours: Thu 7am–3pm; Fri 7am–3pm; Sat 7am–3pm
Residency: Milwaukee County residents only; no businesses, contractors, schools, churches, non-profits, or government agencies

Official source: mmsd.com

Accepted

paint (latex and non-latex)
paint thinner and stripper
solvents
gasoline
antifreeze
motor oil and filters
pesticides
pool chemicals
aerosol cans (full)
fluorescent bulbs and tubes (limit 20 per visit)
LED lights
string lights
batteries (button, lithium-ion, rechargeable)
mercury thermometers and thermostats
propane cylinders (1 lb and 20 lb)
aerosol products
household cleaners
fertilizer
kerosene
cooking oil
glue and adhesives
nail polish and remover
hair dye
perfume
vape equipment (nicotine only)

Not accepted

ammunition
car batteries
computers
televisions
stereos
microwaves
refrigerators
clothes dryers
washing machines
tires of any type
medical waste
sharps/needles
prescription drugs
smoke detectors
fire extinguishers
fireworks
explosives
helium tanks
oxygen tanks
marine flares
containers larger than 15 gallons

Official source: mmsd.com

Yard waste

Schedule: Brush piles under 2 cubic yards (about the size of a sofa) can be collected at your home April–November by request (call or request online). All yard waste — brush, leaves, grass clippings, garden debris, logs — can also be taken to a Drop Off Center, where it is composted.

Official source: milwaukee.gov

E-waste

How: Electronics are not collected curbside. Bring electronics, appliances, and tires to a City Drop Off Center for recycling (proof of Milwaukee residency required).
Cost: Free except televisions ($5 each, up to 3); tires free (up to 5)

Official source: city.milwaukee.gov

Household hazardous waste is handled by MMSD (Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District), not the City of Milwaukee. Bulk curbside fees were raised to $75/$225 on the current official page (older pages show $50/$150). Free wood chips from city forestry pruning operations are available at both Drop Off Centers.

Frequently asked questions

When is trash day in Milwaukee, WI?: Garbage is collected weekly year-round from approximately 190,000 households with 1–4 units; recycling is collected every other week. Look up your collection day and full schedule on the city's CollectionDay lookup tool.
When is bulk pickup in Milwaukee, WI?: Up to 1 cubic yard of bulky items may be set out at your regular collection point on your regular garbage day; larger amounts by special pickup request. No request needed for under-1-cubic-yard regular pickup. For a special pickup (over 1 cubic yard): place items at the collection point, then request online or call 414-286-CITY (2489).
How much does bulk pickup cost in Milwaukee?: Free for up to 1 cubic yard on your regular garbage day. Special pickup: $75 for 1–4 cubic yards; $225 for 4–6 cubic yards. Special pickup over 6 cubic yards, loose material, or mixed loads (construction waste, recyclables, tires, brush) is not eligible.
What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Milwaukee?: broken furniture, mattresses, large broken toys
Where can I dump trash near Milwaukee?: Milwaukee North Drop Off Center (6660 N Industrial Road, Milwaukee, WI); Milwaukee South Drop Off Center (3879 W Lincoln Avenue, Milwaukee, WI)
Where do I take hazardous waste in Milwaukee?: MMSD Home HazMat Collection — 13th Street Site (6060 S 13th St, Milwaukee, WI 53221); MMSD Home HazMat Collection — Lincoln Ave Site (3879 W Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, WI)
Yard waste in Milwaukee: Brush piles under 2 cubic yards (about the size of a sofa) can be collected at your home April–November by request (call or request online). All yard waste — brush, leaves, grass clippings, garden debris, logs — can also be taken to a Drop Off Center, where it is composted.: Brush piles under 2 cubic yards (about the size of a sofa) can be collected at your home April–November by request (call or request online). All yard waste — brush, leaves, grass clippings, garden debris, logs — can also be taken to a Drop Off Center, where it is composted.
E-waste in Milwaukee: Electronics are not collected curbside. Bring electronics, appliances, and tires to a City Drop Off Center for recycling (proof of Milwaukee residency required).: Electronics are not collected curbside. Bring electronics, appliances, and tires to a City Drop Off Center for recycling (proof of Milwaukee residency required).

Last checked 2026-10-07. Schedules and fees change — confirm on the official city page before hauling.