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Garbage
Garbage collection is every week. Please put the garbage cart out the night before your collection day; or by 6:00am the morning of pickup.
Only household garbage can be put in your garbage cart. Do not place any recyclables, brush/leaves, construction materials, demolition, electronics or hazardous materials in your cart.
Cart Placement:
- Handles should face toward the house with the lids opening toward the street
- The garbage cart should be placed within 2 ft. of the road on one side of the driveway
- The recycle cart should be placed within 2 ft. of the road on the other side of the driveway
- Please keep 6 ft. of clearance between the carts and other objects, especially mailboxes, poles and vehicles
Recycling
Recycling is collected every other week.
Cart Placement:
- Handles should face toward the house with the lids opening toward the street
- The garbage cart should be placed within 2 ft. of the road on one side of the driveway
- The recycle cart should be placed within 2 ft. of the road on the other side of the driveway
- Please keep 6 ft. of clearance between the carts and other objects, especially mailboxes, poles and vehicles
For more recycling information, please visit the Waukesha County Recycle page.
Please place the following items in your RECYCLE CART:
Expanded Paper Recycling
- Cardboard (empty)
- Catalogs, magazines & phone books
- Cereal & cracker boxes (empty)
- Paper milk and juice cartons or boxes (Carton recycling FAQ or Click here for the Carton Council website)
- Computer & office paper
- Envelopes & junk mail
- Holiday gift wrapping paper (no foils)
- Newspapers
- Paper cups (no plastic lids or straws)
- Paper egg cartons
- Paper grocery bags
Plastic Recycling
- Plastic bottles, containers, cups (#1, #2, #5)
Recyclable Metal & Glass
- Aerosol cans (empty)
- Aluminum cans & aluminum pie plates
- Glass bottles & jars (clear, blue, brown or green translucent glass)
- Metal pots & pans
- Small metal appliances (toasters, blenders, etc.) – nothing larger than a basketball
- Small metal plumbing fixtures, faucets, valves
- Tin & steel cans
The following items DO NOT go into your RECYCLE CART:
Non-Recyclable Items
- Batteries
- Brake rotors/drums
- Construction Waste
- Deli containers – except #1 plastic
- Electronics
- Frozen food or microwave dinner plates
- Glassware & ceramics
- Metal items heavier than 10 pounds
- Mirrors & windows
- Motor oil & gasoline containers
- Plastic film, wrap & Styrofoam
- Propane tanks
- Recyclable containers containing liquids or food
- Misc.: Carpet, clothing, diapers, fishing line, food, hoses, ropes & shoes
Bulky Items, Electronics & Other Pickup Items – Starting March 31, 2025
Eligible properties in the City of Waukesha may utilize Johns Disposal for appliances, bulky, electronic, and other items for pickup as needed. Please contact Johns Disposal at 262-473-4700 to schedule and prepay for pickup services.
| Appliances | |
| Non-Freon Appliance | $45 per item |
| Freon Appliance | $60 per item |
| Bulky Items | |
| 1 Bulk Item | $45 per pickup |
| 2-3 Bulky Items | $60 per pickup |
| 4-5 Bulky Items | $75 per pickup |
| Electronics | |
| E-Waste Items* | $50 per item |
| Other Items | |
| Motor Oil & Antifreeze (Containerized, limit of 10 gallons per pickup) | $45 per pickup |
| Tires (Limit 4 per pickup) | $45 per pickup |
| Items 100 lbs or heavier | Call for Price |
Dumpster Rental Waukesha
JOHNS Disposal provides temporary dumpster service to Waukesha and the surrounding areas. We offer a wide range of sizes to accommodate your project ranging from 12 yards to 40 yards.
To order a temporary dumpster, please contact the office at 262-473-4700. Or, complete the dumpster request form online. Someone will get back to you promptly to review your order and process your payment.