Waukesha residents are reminded that garbage collection will occur weekly, while recycling will be picked up on a biweekly schedule. Carts should be placed out by 6:00 a.m., with the wheels and handles facing away from the street, in accordance with the City of Waukesha’s guidelines.
Residents are reminded to follow proper waste disposal guidelines. Bagged garbage, food waste, Styrofoam, and other tanglers should be placed in the black-lid cart, while yard materials, recyclables, hazardous waste, clean cardboard, electronics, and rechargeable batteries must not go in the trash. Recyclables should be placed loose in the yellow-lid cart. Johns Disposal offers a Recycling Guide in both English and Spanish, along with a link to Recycle More Wisconsin, to assist residents with proper disposal and recycling practices, as reported by the City of Waukesha.
Waukesha residents must schedule a special pickup with Johns Disposal for bulky items that do not fit in regular garbage or recycling. The city's waste management guidelines are outlined in Waukesha City Code 13.055, with the Department of Public Works available for further instructions. Proper cart placement and material sorting are required, as stated by the City of Waukesha.
