Refuse and recycling carts at the curb
Streets & Urban Forestry
  1. Make-up Leaf Collection Attempt has Ended

    Return of wintry weather has ended the make-up attempt for residents that had a November 30, 2025 set out date.

    Visit the yard waste website for additional details.

  2. Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (January 19, 2026)

    No curbside collections on 1/19/26. Drop-off sites & offices also closed.

    Use your collection schedule to learn when to set out carts due to the holiday.

    Drop-off sites & offices reopen 1/20/26 on posted hours.

Compliance Report for Demolition Plans and Construction Projects

Compliance reports are required for demolition projects as proof they followed the submitted reuse and recycling plan for their project. Compliance reports must be submitted within 60 days following the completion of the project. 

According to ordinance, 70% of construction debris at minimum must be recycled for new construction projects that use concrete and steel supports. Also, remodeling projects that cost more than $20,000 are required to recycle the waste they generate.

Compliance Report Form

Download and complete this form with copies of receipts that support the recycling of materials then send it as an email to the Recycling Coordinator (streets@cityofmadison.com). 

Compliance Report Form

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