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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.
Urban Forestry Special Charge
The special charge is included on the Municipal Services (water) bill. The charge pays for Urban Forestry operations.
In 2024, the special charge is $7.12 a month for residential customers.
In 2025, the special charge is $7.56 a month for residential customers.
Rate Charges
By December 1 of each year, the parcel count and frontage apportionment ratio will be updated by using data maintained by the Madison Water Utility and the City Assessor's Office, and also taking into account any approved requests made by homeowner's associations or developers.
2024 Rate Charges
| Customer Type | Monthly Charge | Annual Charge | Number of Parcels | Category Total Revenue | Percent of Street Frontage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | $7.12 | $85.39 | 53,299 | $4,551,110 | 64.3% |
| Storm Water / Vacant | $23.97 | $287.62 | 3,812 | $1,096,391 | 15.6% |
| Commercial / Industrial | $20.54 | $246.50 | 2,895 | $713,621 | 10.1% |
| Multi-family | $12.76 | $153.10 | 2,901 | $444,132 | 6.3% |
| Government | $55.11 | $661.37 | 407 | $269,177 | 3.8% |
| Total | X | X | 63,314 | $7,074,431 | 100% |