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APPLIANCE FEE STICKERS:

The City of Madison charges a fee to handle old appliances.
This fee applies to appliances left at the curb for collection or
brought to the two City drop off sites.

What will be charged the Appliance Fee?
A $35 fee will be charged for the following appliances:

  • Air Compressors
  • Ovens
  • Air Conditioners
  • Ranges
  • Copiers
  • Refrigerators
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Stoves
  • Large Commercial Appliances
  • Wood Stoves
  • Dishwashers
  • Trash Compactors
  • Dryers
  • Washers
  • Freezers
  • Water Heaters
  • Furnaces
  • Water Softeners
  • Large Medical Devices
  • Ice Machines
  • Water Coolers

A $15 fee will be charged for the following appliances:

  • Fluorescent light fixtures
  • Microwave ovens
  • Small "dorm" refrigerators weighing less than 50 pounds
  • Gas Grills
  • Lawn Mowers
  • Snow Throwers
  • Garden Tillers

    How is the Fee Paid?
    Residents must purchase a sticker to attach to appropriate appliances
    left at the curb or brought to a drop off site.
    Note: Televisions, Computer monitors and CPU are no longer collected at the curb.  They must be brought to a drop off site for recycling.  For details on this new program....

There will be no fee for the following appliances

  • Blenders
  • Space heaters
  • Fans
  • Stereo Equipment (Can be recycled at drop off sites.)
  • Humidifiers
  • Garbage disposals
  • Irons
  • Toasters and toaster ovens
  • Printers (Can be recycled at drop off sites.)
  • Radios (Can be recycled at drop off sites.)
  • VCR's  (Can be recycled at drop off sites.)

    Any of the consumer electronic items listed above as well as items which are predominately metal can be brought to the drop off sites for recycling.

    For details on the drop off sites.....

Before you put an item out for collection consider donating reusable items to a charity or give away or sell them at www.madisonstuffexchange.com.

 

Where can I purchase an Appliance Fee Sticker(s)?
Appliance fee stickers are available at the following outlets:
  1. To order online: Purchase-on-line
  2. By Mail: Street Division, 1501 W. Badger Rd., Madison, WI 53713
  3. In person:
    During regular business hours M-F 8 am until 4 pm
    City Treasurer: 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
    Street Division: 1501 W. Badger Rd., or 4602 Sycamore Ave.
  4. All Madison Public Library branches during their regular business hours

Alternatives to purchasing an Appliance Fee Sticker:

Many area appliance dealers will haul away old appliances from customers.
Several will haul them for a fee. When purchasing a new appliance ask the retailer
about their policy on removing old appliances.

There are also several scrap dealers in town who will accept most old appliances,
some charge a fee. Call dealers first for prices and conditions of disposal.

Dealers that accept appliances include:

  1. All Metal Recycling
    1802 S. Park St.
    255-0960
  2. Moor Salvage and Recovery
    801 E. Broadway
    223-9220
  3. Resource Solutions
    2701 Packers Ave
    244-5451
  4. Samuel's Recycling
    4400 Sycamore Ave
    241-1571

Computer and Television Recycling: for details....