1. July 3: Follow Your Normal Schedule

    Friday, July 3 is not a holiday for Madison, WI.

    If you have a Friday collection, place carts out for pickup by 6:30am on that day.

    Drop-off sites open for normal Friday hours.

  2. Drop-off Sites Closed on July 4, 2026

    Drop-off sites closed on Saturday, 7/4/26 for the 4th of July holiday. 

    Sites reopen on Monday, July 6. 

  3. Recycling Survey

    Help us help you recycle better by taking our recycling survey.

    And, maybe test your recycling knowledge with our brief recycling quiz.

Do Not Tap Public Maple Trees

Drilling into trees is harmful and it can spread disease.

Per Madison General Ordinance 23.24 (Breaking, Damaging or Injuring Trees, Shrubs) tapping for sap in a maple or other type of tree is not allowed.

Do not do this.

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