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BRUSH COLLECTION GUIDELINES:

When is my brush collection picked-up?

General Guidelines:

  • The brush collection program serves property owners who maintain
    their own property collection and is provided monthly, April through October, for tree trimmings.
  • Material cut by contractors will NOT be collected.
    Please make arrangements with the contractor for material disposal.

All material collected is chipped and recycled as mulch or compost. To keep program costs down and prevent damage to equipment, please follow the collection rules.

Brush Collection Rules:

1.) Brush is tree and shrub trimmings over 18" in length. Brush May not exceed 8' length and 8" diameter
2.) Remove all roots, stumps and dirt.
3.) Place brush on the terrace at the street edge away from trees, parked cars, fire hydrants, utility poles, mail boxes and other obstructions. Do not put brush in the street.
4.) Stack brush with the cut ends facing the same direction.
5.) Tie small amounts of brush in bundles, using string or twine. Bundles may not exceed 4 feet in length or weigh more than 40 pounds.
6.) DO NOT PUT BRUSH IN BAGS, BOXES, OR TRASH CONTAINERS.

The following material will NOT be collected:

1.) Brush cut or trimmed by contractors. Persons hired by the property owners are responsible for removing material.
2.) Small twigs and branches less than 18" in length.
4.) Material cleared from lots or undeveloped property
5.) Material in boxes, bags or containers.

Brush will be collected during the week listed for each district.
Schedule in Effect April thru October.

In addition, the following brush drop-off sites will be open throughout the year:
Persons using these drop-off sites must provide proof of City of Madison residency.

  • 1501 W. Badger Rd. (West Side Streets Facility)
  • 4602 Sycamore Ave. (East Side Streets Facility)

There is a limit of two pick up truck or trailer loads per day of brush at the drop off sites.

Brush Drop-off sites hours:

December 3rd through March 29th

  • Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

March 29th through November 30th.       

  • Monday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, 8:30 a.m. until 8:00p.m.
  • Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

For more brush collection information, please Call: 267-2088