Garbage Collection Information

_{All residential properties (four dwelling units or less), City buildings, and places of worship are included in the City's contract.  Apartments above downtown businesses are not included in the City contract.}

_{Collection of normal garbage and recyclables are covered by your property taxes, with a portion of these expenses covered by your utility bill.  For large items not included in your contract like appliances, mattresses, etc., contact GFL Environmental Inc at (608) 269-4300 for collection and applicable fees.  You can also take appliances directly to GFL Environmental at 200 Hemstock Dr. Sparta, WI 54656.} 

_{On Christmas Day, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving Day, no garbage will be collected. Typically, the contractor will try to make up the missed route the day after the holiday, and do both routes in one day. If the holiday falls on a Friday, the contractor may collect both routes the day before. Please contact GFL for further information or questions: (608) 269-4300.}

_{The City requires our contractor to recycle glass, tin, newspapers, magazines, corrugated boxes, #1 through #9 plastic bottles, and aluminum cans and scraps. These items must be separated into the designated Blue Recycling Receptacle provided by Modern Disposal Systems.} 

_{Appliances, mattresses, construction material or debris, automotive parts, and hazardous materials (batteries, wet paint, etc.) are not included in the contract. Every spring and fall, Monroe County offers a special waste cleanup where such items can be disposed of.  Containers weighing over 50 pounds will not be emptied by the contractor. The contractor may choose to leave loose or wet garbage as well.}

_{Generally, Monday's route covers the south end of town, Tuesday includes the west-central portion, Wednesday is when the northwest part of the City is collected, Thursday covers most areas north of Montgomery Street, and Friday includes the areas east of Chester Street. Call the Public Works Office at 269-4340, Option #4 regarding individual addresses. All garbage should be placed at the curb or alley by 5:00 a.m. the day of collection, but no more than 24 hours in advance.} 

_{Please visit here for the schedule and map.}

_{GFL Environmental Inc will pick up large items only by scheduled times and coordinated with them directly. Call them directly at (608) 269-4300. Large item pick up days are on the Waste and Recycling schedule, bi-weekly in Mondays.} 

_{To view this schedule, please visit here.}

Contact the contractor, GFL at (608) 269-4300.