Streets & Urban Forestry
Look up your Collection Schedule
Find your next trash, recycling, brush, and yard waste days.
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Trash and Recycling
Trash and recycling are following regular schedules.
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Yard Waste
Yard waste collection is ongoing for the fall. Check your next set out date.
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Large Items
Submit a work order to schedule your large item pickup.
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Brush
Brush collection is over for the season. Take brush to a drop-off site.
Drop-off Sites
All three drop-off sites will be closed on Easter, 4/20/2025.
For details about South Point, Olin, and Sycamore drop-off sites, visit the drop-off site page.
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Winter Information
Winter information hub, including Streets Division plowing information.
Updates
Recycle Better Class 2025
The Recycle Better class will return in April and July 2025. Learn how you can sign up and teach your friends about recycling.
Large Item Changes for Big Properties
If your property has more than 8 units, you should use the company that provides dumpster service for your building or another private hauler for your large item pickup.
Online Recyclopedia
Need help disposing of something? Search here.
Recycle More. Recycle Right.
Be sure you are following recycling guidelines.
News Releases
- Food Scraps Recycling Drop-off Returns to Eastside Farmers’ Market on April 29, 2025 posted
- Streets Division Drop-off Sites Closed for Easter, April 20, 2025 posted
- Recycling Fire on Madison’s West Side; Never Put Batteries or Electronics in Recycling Carts posted
- City of Madison and Sustain Dane Recycle Better Course Begins on April 17, 2025 posted
- Streets Division Drop-off Sites Hours Expand Starting April 12, 2025 posted