Trash & Recycling Containers
A container is a plastic cart on wheels and is provided by Republic Services. One 48 gallon container with a plastic lid is provided to each household for trash collection and one 96 gallon container with a yellow lid is provided for recycling. Larger trash containers are available directly from Republic Services for an additional monthly fee. Larger recycling container are available at no additional charge.
Pickup Location
Containers should be placed in the same location they were delivered initially, no later than 6:00 AM on the scheduled collection day. The containers must be placed in a position where the automated truck has access to grab and dump it. The container should be placed at least four feet away from parked cars, trees, mailboxes, etc. Because of the fully automated system, all trash and recyclables must be placed within the containers. Trash and recycling not placed within the containers will not be picked up.
Billing
Bills for refuse collection are issued quarterly. The charge is $39.75 per quarter and is listed on your City utility bill.
Schedule
Collection of trash and recycling occurs between 6:30 AM and 9:00 PM on designated days. Trash pickup takes place each Tuesday west of Washington Avenue, and each Wednesday east of Washington Avenue. Recycling pickup takes place alternating every other Monday, east and west of Washington Avenue. If your service day falls on December 25, your service will be one day later that week. Regular service will resume the following week.
Excess Trash Collection
If residents have additional bags of trash that will not fit into the garbage container, residents can contact Republic Services to schedule collection for a fee to be charged to the resident. Additional bags of trash shall mean garbage that fits into the general size plastic garbage bag that will not fit into the provided container due to that container already being full.
Unacceptable Items
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You may not discard these items at the curb:
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For information on disposal of such items, call Republic Services at 715-477-0077.
Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous waste and electronics collection occurs annually and is coordinated by Bayfield County. The date, time and location will be posted once announced by Bayfield County.