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Closed for July 4, 2025
No curbside pickups on Independence Day, Friday, 7/4/25. Drop-off-sites & offices also closed.
If you have a Friday pickup day, we will collect scheduled carts on Monday, 7/7/25.Drop-off sites reopen 7/5/25 on their posted hours.
Urban Forestry Special Charge
The special charge is included on the Municipal Services (water) bill. The charge pays for Urban Forestry operations.
In 2024, the special charge is $7.12 a month for residential customers.
In 2025, the special charge is $7.56 a month for residential customers.
Rate Charges
By December 1 of each year, the parcel count and frontage apportionment ratio will be updated by using data maintained by the Madison Water Utility and the City Assessor's Office, and also taking into account any approved requests made by homeowner's associations or developers.
2024 Rate Charges
| Customer Type | Monthly Charge | Annual Charge | Number of Parcels | Category Total Revenue | Percent of Street Frontage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | $7.12 | $85.39 | 53,299 | $4,551,110 | 64.3% |
| Storm Water / Vacant | $23.97 | $287.62 | 3,812 | $1,096,391 | 15.6% |
| Commercial / Industrial | $20.54 | $246.50 | 2,895 | $713,621 | 10.1% |
| Multi-family | $12.76 | $153.10 | 2,901 | $444,132 | 6.3% |
| Government | $55.11 | $661.37 | 407 | $269,177 | 3.8% |
| Total | X | X | 63,314 | $7,074,431 | 100% |