Yard Waste Guidelines

• Residents can place no more than three (3) cubic yards of Yard Waste at the curb next to their garbage for pick-up.
• All Yard Waste must be placed in sturdy paper bags suitable for containing Yard Waste or in other suitable containers clearly marked "Yard Waste." excluding carts or plastic bags.
•  The weight of each container must not exceed fifty (50) pounds. If Yard Waste is not placed in a suitable container, the branches shall be tied in a bundle weighing not more than fifty (50) pounds.
• NO GRASS CLIPPINGS will be collected. Residents are encouraged to use mulching mowers or compost their own grass clippings.
• YARD WASTE MIXED WITH TRASH WILL BE REJECTED.
• The following materials WILL NOT be collected: stumps, root systems or parts of roots attached to brush, brush mixed with garden debris, brush generated from site clearing activities, materials resulting from tree pruning, or removal at an address other than the collection point and tree branches greater than 4" in diameter and 4' in length.
• Please refer to the City website to view the collection map. 
• Reminder that burning of brush is NOT ALLOWED.

When is Yard Waste Picked Up?

• Yard waste is picked up every other week.
• Yard waste must be out before 7:00am on the day of your regular garbage pick-up.
• Collection ends:
  • Week A: November 4 - November 8
  • Week B: November 11 - November 15
• Residents with questions may call GFL Environmental (the City's refuse collection) at (262) 679-0860.

Do you own a restaurant or a food truck? Remember that you can mitigate stormwater pollution at your business. It is important to store cooking oil, chemicals, and trash properly, so these pollutants do not wash into nearby storm drains and pollute our waterways. Used cooking oil should be stored inside if possible, or outside far away from storm drains. Containers must be sealed tightly except when adding or removing oil. Monitor the storage container for leaks and clean up any spills immediately. Dumpsters should be covered except when adding trash. Avoid placing liquid in dumpsters as the liquid can leak out and wash into storm drains. Monitor the dumpster for leaks and clean up any seepage immediately. Spills happen but must be cleaned up immediately to prevent these pollutants from contaminating storm drains. Dispose of cleanup materials properly or if you are uncertain of how to dispose of hazardous waste, contact your local government for information. Lastly, the wastewater from mopping floors, washing dishes, and rinsing mats can pollute stormwater. Make sure to only dispose of wastewater in indoor sinks and drains that drain to sanitary sewer systems. For more information, please visit www.respectourwaters.org.