Drop-off sites
Madison residents and taxpayers can take trash, recycling, brush, yard waste, electronics, large items, styrofoam for recycling, and cooking oil to the drop-off sites.
Proof of residency or taxpayer status is required to use the site.
On this page you will find:
Locations
- East: 4602 Sycamore Ave
- West: 402 South Point Rd
- Central (Opens 4/11/26): 1504 Quann-Olin Parkway
East Drop-off Site
West Drop-off Site
Central Drop-off Site
Opens on April 11, 2026
Winter Hours (Current)
Winter weather events may cause temporary closures.
East and West Drop-off Sites
In effect December 5, 2025 to April 10, 2026.
| Monday | 7:30am – 2:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30am – 2:30pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7:30am – 2:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30am – 2:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Central Drop-off Site
New location opening in spring 2026.
Additional details coming soon.
Expanded Hours (Starts April 11, 2026)
Hours may adjust during the year. Be sure to double-check this site to stay current.
East, Central, and West Drop-off Sites
Hours in effect from 4/11/26 to 12/3/26
| Monday | 7:30am – 2:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30am – 7:00pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7:30am – 7:00pm |
| Friday | 7:30am – 2:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am – 4:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
New Centrally Located Drop-off Site
New location opens on April 11, 2026. The address is 1504 Quann-Olin Parkway.
Once the site opens, you will enter from Olin Avenue and follow the signs.
The entryway to the drop-off site is narrow. Be mindful of two-way traffic and be slow.
After you complete your drop-off site visit, you will exit the same way you entered.
Recycling Fees
Some residents need to pay a recycling fees for some large items, appliances, and electronics. If this applies to you, then you will need to pay these fees before you drop off your items.
If the City of Madison collects your recycling, you do not need to pay recycling fees. The fees are covered on your Municipal Services (water) bill, under Resource Recovery Special Charge.
If the City of Madison does not collect your recycling, then you will need to pay. The reason why is that you do not pay the monthly Resource Recovery Special Charge, so fees for your items are not covered.
You can find a list of the fee items on the large item section of our website.
Paying recycling fees
If your item has a recycling fee and Streets does not collect your recycling, you need to buy a fee sticker before you come to the drop-off site.
We will mail you a recycling fee sticker. Put the sticker on your item before bringing it to the drop-off site.
You can also buy fee stickers at the Streets East or Streets West offices during office hours. (Office hours are different than drop-off site hours.)
What the Drop-off Sites Accept
You must follow the drop-off site rules for us to accept your items. Read them so you know what they are.
If you don't know if you can bring what you have to the drop-off site, look up your item or items in the Recyclopedia.
At the drop-off sites, we accept many things, including:
- Extra cardboard
- Excess recyclables
- Electronics
- Batteries
- Stryofoam for recycling
- Cooking oil
- Yard waste
- Brush
- Appliances
- Large items
- Excess trash
If you can't find the answer in the Recyclopedia, contact us.
Recyclopedia
Trash & Recycling
- Report a missed collection
- How do I dispose of...?
- Drop-off sites
- Guidelines
- Cart Information
- Collection Schedule
- Disabled Resident Cart Roll Out Assistance
- For New Homeowners
- Free Resources
- Move Out & Clean Outs
- Recycle Better Class
- Resource Recovery Special Charge
- Special Vehicles
- Waste Reduction
- Demolition Permit Reuse and Recycling Plans