Noxious Weeds

"Noxious weeds" are a set of prohibited plants as defined by Madison General Ordinance 23.29.

This website is about this very specific set of weeds defined in that ordinance called.

Noxious weeds must be destroyed in a manner that will prevent the plants from maturing to the bloom or flower stage.

Destroy Noxious Weeds

You may pull, mow, or otherwise remove them. Certain invasive species can be bagged and placed into the trash if it is regulated by the Wisconsin DNR.

If you elect to use herbicides, please choose ones that are pollinator-safe and use them as directed on the label.

What about Invasive Species?

There are also many, many possible invasive species out there - far more than what is listed as noxious weeds by the City of Madison ordinance. 

Follow the Wisconsin DNR disposal advice on invasive plants.

Neighbor Has Noxious Weeds?

Use the report-a-problem system to send in a report.

Building Inspection will investigate the situation and take the next appropriate steps.

List of Noxious Weeds, per MGO 23.29

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