We offer several types of special collections for your large items and/or waste materials for a fee. These items include:
- Major household appliances
- Large, bulky items such as discarded furniture, household equipment, or other items exceeding size and weight limitations
- Large piles of unbundled branches or brush
Fees vary based on special collection. Call (414) 471-8422 or email [email protected] for a cost estimate.
To avoid or lessen these charges, you dispose these items at the Drop-Off Center on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Appliances
Appliances have two special collection options:
- We will pick them up at your curb for a $75 fee for the 1st major appliance or television and a $30 fee for each additional major appliance or television picked up on the same trip.
- You may take each item to the Drop-Off Center for a $30 fee per item.
Sample Items
- Air Conditioner
- Freezers
- Furnaces
- Refrigerators
- Stoves / Ranges
- Washers
- Dryers
- Water Heaters
- Televisions
| Fee example - 1 item | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
|
Dishwasher |
Recycling Fee |
$75 |
|
Total |
$75 |
| Fee example - 2 items | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
|
Dishwasher |
Recycling Fee |
$75 |
|
Television |
Additional Appliance/Television |
$30 |
|
Total |
$105 |
| Fee example - 3 items | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
|
Dishwasher |
Recycling Fee |
$75 |
|
Furnace |
Additional Appliance/Television |
$30 |
|
Water Heater |
Additional Appliance/Television |
$30 |
|
Total |
$135 |
Bulky Items
We will collect up to four bulky household items at your curb for a fee of $75, and $5 for each additional item. Bulky household items do not include major appliances or televisions, which are $30 each. Household items are also accepted at the Drop Off Center with applicable fees.
Sample Items
- Sofa
- Mattress
- Table
- Microwave
- Boxes/Bags of Additional Refuse (5 boxes/bags = 1 item)
- Rolled and Tied Carpet, 4′ or less
Tires are only accepted at the Drop Off Center:
- Passenger Tires $5 each
- Large Tires $10 each
| Sample item | Fee |
|---|---|
|
Oversized Chair or Sofa (1 Item) |
$75 |
|
Sofa, Table, Mattress, Microwave (4 Items) |
$75 |
|
Sofa, Table, Mattress, Microwave, Recliner (5 Items) |
$80 ($75 pick up fee + $5 additional item fee) |
|
Sofa and Television (1 Item, 1 Appliance/Television) |
$105 ($75 pick up fee + $30 appliance/television fee) |
Yard Waste Special Pick-Ups
We will collect yard waste curbside for a minimum $105 pick-up fee. You can take it to the Drop Off Center for a $5 single use permit fee or $20 annual yard waste permit. To set up a special yard waste pick up:
- Call us at (414) 471-8422
- We will review your request to make sure it complies with our program
- You must sign a written approval form
- Material will then be collected within 10 days, typically on a Friday
| Sample Item | Fee |
|---|---|
|
Unbundled brush and branches from private property (no grass or leaves) |
$105 minimum charge |
|
Storm damage brush, branches from City trees |
Free after receiving approval from a Public Works Supervisor |