Refuse and recycling carts at the curb
Streets & Urban Forestry

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    The collection schedule lookup tool is unavailable. Work continues on upgrading our systems.

    We apologize for the inconvenience & appreciate your patience.

    Please contact us during customer service hours to get your schedules.

  2. Recycling Survey

    Help us help you recycle better by taking our recycling survey.

    And, maybe test your recycling knowledge with our brief recycling quiz.

Food Scraps

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    Compost Food Scraps

    • Farmers' market drop-offs will be at four locations starting in April 2026
      • Westside Community Market (505 S Rosa Rd)
        • Saturdays, 7am to 12:30pm; April 11 to October 31
      • Madison Eastside Farmers' Market (202 S. Ingersoll St within McPike Park)
        • Tuesdays, 4pm to 7pm; April 28 to October 27
      • South Madison Farmers' Market (1602 S. Park Street, corner of S. Park and W. Wingra)
        • Tuesdays, 2pm to 6pm; May 19 to October 27
      • Capitol View Farmers' Market (5901 Sharpsburg Dr, near City View Park)
        • Wednesdays, 3pm to 7pm; May 27 to October 14

    • Streets Division Drop-off Sites (Starting June 1, 2026)

    • Dane County Scrap Stops 

      • Multiple locations in throughout Dane County.
      • More details about registering to use the County sites: check out their website.

    • Other Options?

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    Meal Planning

    Meal planning will save you money and save natural resources - the ultimate win-win. Meal planning tips can be found on this page. 

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    Use & Storage

    Proper food storage techniques and using what you buy will mean you will not waste the food you purchase (or grow).

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    Create & Donate

    Create new food opportunities: 

    • Donate what's possible to area pantries
    • And create new dishes with imperfect foods, transform your leftovers, and cook "end-to-stem"
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