Residents » Garbage & Recycling

Garbage Items

Font Size: + -
Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option
Print

Garbage Cart 

  • Garbage pickup is done weekly using the City supplied garbage cart.
  • Carts should be placed out to the curb for pickup the night before your scheduled day.  Between 5:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.
  • The handle of the cart should face the house.
  • The cart should be at least 5 feet from other objects on the terrace such as other carts, mailboxes, trees, parked cars, etc.  This space allows for the hydraulic arm to grab the cart and empty it safely into the truck.
  • Never place a cart in the roadway.  This is a safety concern for motorist.  When there are snow banks, place the cart in your driveway apron opening or clear an area on the terrace to allow crews access to your cart.  Do not place carts on top of snow banks.
  • The lid must be closed.  Any bags that cause the lid to remain open are considered extra garbage and require a prepaid disposal sticker.
  • All carts need to be returned to their place of storage by midnight the day of garbage pickup.
  • Please use plastic garbage bags for items inside the cart.
  • Animal waste is considered garbage and must be bagged.
  • If your cart is too small, too large or needs repair, the property owner should call 920-832-5580.
  • For garbage pickup days specific to your address, you may use our "My Property Info" tool.

Extra Bags

  • If you happen to have more garbage than will fit inside your cart, you may purchase a prepaid disposal sticker for each bag weighing less than 45 pounds.
  • You may purchase an unlimited amount of stickers.
  • Stickers cost $4 each and each bag requires a sticker.
  • Place the extra bags 5 feet from the garbage cart with the sticker visible to the driver.
  • Stickers may be purchased at the following locations:
    • City Hall - Cashier on 1st floor
    • Public Works Operations - 2625 E. Glendale Ave.
    • Ace Hardware Store - 500 E. Northland Ave. 
    • Kitz & Pfeil Hardware Store - 1919 E. Calumet Street
    • Van's Northside Hardware Store - 1415 N. Richmond Street

Large Item Pickup - FREE

  • We offer large item pickup every other week on your regular garbage day, April - September, the week opposite your recycling week at no charge.
  • Limit is 2 items per collection
  • APPROVED ITEMS - such as chairs, couches, carpet (see below specifications), furniture, bikes, lawnmowers (gas and oil removed), grills (propane tanks removed), etc.
  • NOT APPROVED - appliances, mattresses & box springs, sofa sleepers, boxes/ recyclable items, hazardous waste, yard waste, building/ remodeling materials, concrete, shingles, electronics, medical sharps, prescription medicine
  • Extra garbage bags and tires require a prepaid disposal sticker.
  • When placing these items out to the terrace for pickup, all items should be 5 feet away from the cart, mailbox, tree, etc.

Click here to see our Approved/ Not Approved Items flyer. 

Carpet/Carpet Pad

  • Household carpet and carpet pad is picked up curbside on your regular garbage day during free large item weeks, which is the week opposite your recycling pickup.
  • Limit is 2 bundles/ rolls per collection.
  • All carpet should be cut to 4 feet lengths and rolled up.
  • Rolls should weigh less than 45 pounds.
  • You can tie or tape the rolls.
  • Place the carpet/carpet pad at least 5 feet from the cart.
  • Any carpet removed by the contractor should be disposed of by the contractor.  If you are unable to roll your carpet according to these specifications, you may take it to the Outagamie County Recycling & Solid Waste facility at 1919 Holland Road.

Tires

  • Tires that are 18" in diameter or smaller, without the rim, are picked up curbside on your regular garbage day.  A prepaid disposal sticker is required.
  • $12 each tire
  • Limit of four (4) tires per household
  • Tires are also accepted at the full service Glendale Avenue Yard Waste site at 2625 E. Glendale Ave.
  • Tags may be purchased at:
    • City Hall - Cashier on 1st floor
    • Public Works Operations - 2625 E. Glendale Ave.
    • Ace Hardware Store - 500 E. Northland Ave. 
    • Kitz & Pfeil Hardware Store - 1919 E. Calumet Street
    • Van's Northside Hardware Store - 1415 N. Richmond Street

Appliances 

Drop off only at 2625 E. Glendale Ave. during open hours on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. 

  • Freon containing appliances - $20 (refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner, dehumidifiers)
  • Non-Freon appliances - $15 (stove, oven, dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer, furnaces, water heaters, microwave ovens, etc.)

Latex Paint

Before disposing of your latex paint, consider giving it to friends, neighbors, theater groups or housing assistance programs.  If you must dispose of latex paint (not oil or lead based), please follow these directions.

  • For small amounts - remove the lid and let dry in the can.  Occasionally stir the paint to speed the drying process.
  • For lager amounts - line a cardboard box with a plastic trash bag.  Add a layer of an absorbent material (kitty litter, sawdust, floor dry, shredded newspaper, etc.) pour a layer of paint, let dry.  Repeat with a layer of absorbent, paint, let dry until complete.  Once dry, roll up the trash bag and dispose in your regular garbage cart.
  • Oil or lead based paint must be taken to a hazardous waste facility.

Lumber/ Building/ Remodeling Materials

  • Any lumber/ building/ remodeling materials including toilets, cabinets/ counters, drywall, or decking, need to be taken to the Outagamie County Recycling & Solid Waste facility at 1919 Holland Road. Fees apply.