Solid Waste and Recycling Collection

The Solid Waste Department provides weekly refuse, bi-weekly recycling, and 3 times a year leaf and brush collection to all single-family, two-family, and condominium ownership multi-family units.  The collection service is outsourced to a private contractor, and the contract is re-bid every 3 years.  2007 is the first year of a 3-year contract that terminates December 31, 2009 with Veolia Environmental Services (formerly Onyx Waste Services).  In addition, the City provides a recycling center adjacent to the Public Works Garage that is manned by Highway Division personnel and is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.  To find out what day your garbage/recycling is picked up, please contact Debra Zobel at the DPW at 414-425-2592. 

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Trash & Recycling questions can be directed to:

Veolia Waste Services
262-679-0860

OR

Debra Zobel, Dept. of Public Works
414-425-2592 (M-F, 7-3:30 p.m.)
dzobel@franklinwi.gov

    

  • Weekly curbside pickup of rubbish.

  • Bi-weekly curbside pickup of commingled recyclables.

  • Three (3) times yearly curbside pickup of brush and leafs.

  • Drop-off site for mixed recyclables maintained at Public Works Garage.  

Trash and Recycling Instructions

Everything you need to know about trash and recycling collection and special pickups. Information on the Metro Landfill, Hazardous Waste Center, Public Works Recycling Center, etc.


Garbage Pickup Schedule

Need to know what day your garbage is scheduled to be picked up? This map shows scheduled garbage pickup days by designated street names.


Recycling Product List & Collection Schedule

Yearly Recycling Collection Schedule and listing of acceptable and non-acceptable recyclable items.


Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Information - Veolia Environmental Services, 10518 S. 124th Street - 262-255-6655.


Brush and Bagged Leaf Pickup

The first 2008 Brush and Bagged Leaf Pickup will begin this Monday, May 5th. Click here for more information.


Storm Damaged Trees Policy

City policy pertaining to the collection and disposal of storm damaged trees.


FAQ's

Frequently asked questions pertaining to solid waste and recycling collection.