1. Closed for Memorial Day

    No curbside collections on Memorial Day, Monday, 5/26/25. Drop-off-sites also closed.  

    If you have a Monday pickup day, we will collect your scheduled carts on Tuesday, 5/27/25. Drop-off sites will reopen on 5/27/25 for normal hours.

Noxious Weeds

This is a set of prohibited plants as defined by Madison General Ordinance 23.29.

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.

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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