We offer several types of special collections for your large items and/or waste materials for a fee. These items include:
- Large piles of unbundled branches or brush
- Major household appliances
- Large / bulky items such as discarded furniture, household equipment, and excessive clean-outs which exceed size and weight limitations
Cost Estimate
A cost estimate and specific details regarding each type of special collection can be obtained by contacting us at (414) 471-8422.
To avoid or lessen these charges, you are encouraged to dispose of the above items at the Drop-Off Center on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Appliance Special Pick-Ups
Appliances often have parts that require special disposal. We can help. You have two 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 Item Pick-Ups
We can assist if you want to dispose of bulky household 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.
Sample Items
- Sofa
- Mattress
- Table
- Microwave
- Boxes/Bags of Additional Refuse (5 boxes/bags = 1 item)
- Rolled and Tied Carpet, 4′ or less
| 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) |
Household items are also accepted at the Drop Off Center with applicable fees.
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 |
Tires are only accepted at the Drop Off Center:
- Passenger Tires $5 each
- Large Tires $10 each