The drop-off site at 1501 W. Badger Rd closed on March 25, 2022.
Residents need to use other drop-off sites.
Why is the badger rd drop-off site closed?
A construction project to demolish and then replace the existing salt storage facilities at 1501 W. Badger Rd will begin in April 2023.
The west side customer service office will remain open for customer service operations. It will not be affected by the closing of the drop-off site.
The project was originally slated for 2022, but it was delayed.
drop-off services at 402 south point rd
Instead of 1501 W. Badger Rd, the west side drop-off site is located at 402 South Point Rd for 2023
This site will be far more convenient for many west side residents, especially those who live west of S. Whitney Way.
Plan Ahead for Sticker Sales
There will be no customer service support at this location. The west side customer service office will remain at 1501 W. Badger Rd.
If you intend on dropping off an item that requires a fee, please purchase the fee sticker in advance by using the work order system or by calling our offices to make the purchase over the phone.
Items requiring a sticker must have one stuck to it before they will be accepted.
Olin Ave drop-off site location
Temporary Site Not Be Open for the Winter
The temporary site at 121 E. Olin Ave. closed for the winter season at the end of business on Sunday, November 27, 2022.
The site will reopen on April 3, 2023 at 3:00pm.
Information about this Temporary Drop-off Site
This will be an additional drop-off site, meaning the city will have three sites for a time - one at South Point, one at Sycamore, and this temporary one.
The East Olin Avenue drop-off site will have the same drop-off opportunities available at the other locations.
This site will have special limited hours. Early entry to the drop-off portion of the site will not be permitted. You must follow the posted entry time rules.
No Fee Sticker Sales at 121 E. Olin Ave
Residents will not be able to purchase stickers to drop off items requiring a fee in person at 121 E. Olin Avenue.
Sticker sales can be completed at the Streets Division office at 1501 W. Badger Rd. during normal office hours.
You can also purchase the fee sticker in advance by using the work order system or by calling our offices to make the purchase over the phone. The sticker will be mailed to you after the online or phone purchase.
Items requiring a sticker must have one stuck to it before they will be accepted.
Safety Considerations for Temporary Drop-off Site
- You must obey the posted signs on when the drop-off site is available.
- You must stay in the specified drop-off site area.
- The temporary drop-off site is also the location of the brush processing and waste transfer facility.
- Drop-off site hours do not overlap with the brush processing and waste receiving work. This will minimize traffic and maximize safety.
sycamore ave. drop-off services will not be affected
The east side drop-off site at 4602 Sycamore Ave. will not be disturbed by the construction project.
All city residents are welcome to use the Sycamore Ave. location during the posted hours.
drop-off site restrictions will still apply
All drop-off site rules, procedures, and fees will still apply at the South Point Rd and temporary Olin Ave locations. .
For more information about these rules, visit the drop-off sites page.
will the badger rd drop-off site reopen?
This is highly unlikely.
Drop-off site locations will be changing over the next few years - so you will need to stay informed to be sure the site you want to use is open and accepts the material you wish to bring.
The drop-off site webpage will be kept current so it is a good idea to check that webpage before loading your car.
Any changes to operations are announced before they occur.
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