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Who Picks Up My Recycling?

 

Follow the two-part questionnaire below to help determine who provides your recycling services


 

  1. Are you located within the City of Milwaukee?
  • Yes
  • No

If you are located within the City of Milwaukee, continue with question 2 below to help determine who picks up your recycling.

If you are not located within the City of Milwaukee, contact your town's headquarters to help learn who provides your recycling services.

2. What type of building are you in?

  • Single-family home
  • Duplex
  • 3 - 4 Unit Apartments
  • 5+ Unit Apartments
  • Condominium
  • Mixed Use
  • Business, School, Other

The City of Milwaukee provides curbside collection for your recycling and garbage.

The City of Milwaukee provides curbside collection for your recycling and garbage.

The City of Milwaukee provides curbside collection for your recycling and garbage.

Owners of residential buildings with 5 or more units must provide an adequate amount of recycling collection service to their tenants and inform their residents about the recycling program semi-annually. The City of Milwaukee provides resources to assist property owners and tenants with these requirements.

Provider varies. Your condo association may choose to use City of Milwaukee services or contract with a private hauler. Contact your association to learn more about your garbage and recycling services.

Commercial with 1 - 4 Residences

The City of Milwaukee provides recycling and garbage services for the residents of the living spaces. The commercial space must contract with a private hauler to collect their recycling.

 

Commercial with 5+ Residences

The owner of the commercial and residential space must contract with a private hauler to collect their recycling.

Owners and operators of commercial buildings, schools, and other non-residential organizations are responsible for providing an adequate amount of recycling collection service to their occupants, as well as education on the program. The City of Milwaukee provides resources to assist owners with these requirements.

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