Waukesha residents, mark your calendars and set your alarms. Johns Disposal, the contracted company handling our city's waste, has laid out the blueprint for garbage and recycling collection that aligns with the civic code. As the City of Waukesha informs us, each week is a cycle of curb appeal where trash gets its walking papers, but remember, recycling bins only hit the streets every other week. For those bigger items that don't quite fit into the weekly haul, you'll need to reach out to Johns Disposal directly to pencil in a pickup. This information and all the related regulations apply strictly to eligible residential properties within the city limits.
On the days when stars and stripes or jolly old Saint Nick take precedence, don't count on seeing the garbage trucks making their rounds. That's right, your calendar holidays are their days off too. So if New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day falls on your regular trash day, hold that thought (and your garbage) until the next scheduled pickup, according to the City of Waukesha.
Here’s how to set out your carts: place them at the curb with the handles and wheels facing your home. Make sure they’re at least three feet away from anything else—no blocking or crowding. Don’t place them under low-hanging branches or wires. Carts must be out by 6 a.m. on pickup day so you don’t miss the truck, as detailed by the City of Waukesha. Public Works helps guide trash and recycling in Waukesha, making sure everything is handled properly. They play a key role in keeping the city clean, green, and peaceful.
