Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is garbage/recycling/yard waste pickup?
- Garbage collection occurs every Tuesday. Recycling collection days occur every other Tuesday. Please see the schedule below for verification.
- Carts must be out for pickup by 6:30am.
- Keep carts four feet away from obstructions.
- Avoid setting carts in the street gutter for pickup.
- Large Item Collection: Residents must schedule large item pickup before setting items out for collection.
- Schedule pickups here: www.cityofmadison.com/LargeItemWorkOrder
- For more info, go to: https://www.cityofmadison.com/streets/refuse/collectionlookup.cfm