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City of Franklin Wisconsin

Solid Waste Collection & Recycling

NOTE: Garbage Pickup Delayed by One Day This Week Due to Monday's Weather 

Due to the severe winter storm that impacted our area on Monday, March 16, Johns made the decision not to operate collection routes for the day in order to prioritize the safety of our drivers and the public. In addition, several local landfills and disposal facilities were closed or operating with limited access, preventing trucks from unloading. As a result, all remaining collection routes will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week. For example, routes normally scheduled for Wednesday will occur on Thursday, Thursday routes will occur on Friday, and Friday routes will occur on Saturday.  Please leave carts at the curb until collection has occurred.  We appreciate your understanding.

Weekly refuse, weekly recycling, and 4 times a year leaves and brush collection is provided to all single-family, two-family, and condominium ownership multi-family units.  The collection service is outsourced to a private contractor; the current contract being with Johns Disposal Services of Whitewater. 

Residential Brush Drop-Off & Recycling Center
The Residential Brush Drop-Off & Recycling Center Yard, located adjacent to the Public Works Garage at 7979 W. Ryan Road, is CLOSED.  This includes the gated area for brush drop-off, recycling drop-off, and used motor oil, antifreeze, and oil filters. Please continue to use the Waste Management Metro Landfill for brush and recycling disposal and the Milwaukee County Hazardous Waste Facility for used oil/oil filters and used antifreeze disposal.       

 

Solid Waste/Garbage     Recycling

For questions call or email:
Johns Disposal Services
1-888-473-4701, 262-473-4700, or
office@Johnsdisposal.com
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 Noon
OR
Andrea Stormoen, DPW
414-425-2592
(M-F, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

 

Brush & Leaf Pickups

Brush and leaf pickups for 2026 will take place May 4, July 27, September 21, and November 16, 2026.  Brush and leaves must be curbside and next to the driveway by 7 a.m. on these designated Mondays.  See complete details and requirements.

Electronic Recycling

Per Act 50, Wisconsin's Electronics Recycling Law signed in October 2009, consumers are no longer allowed to dispose of many household electronic devices in landfills or incinerators.

FAQ's

Frequently asked questions pertaining to solid waste and recycling collection.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Information on where to take household hazardous waste.

Open Burning

Outdoor open burning is only allowed by permit and subject to certain regulations from April 1 to June 15 and October 15 to November 30.

Automated Garbage and Recycling Program

Johns Disposal Services flyer explaining the Automated Garbage & Recycling Program for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin.

Trash & 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. See the Trash & Recycling Instructions for details.

Waste Management Metro Landfill Regulations

Effective January 1, 2021, Waste Management Metro Landfill will be tracking all loads using a handheld ID scanner.  This system will verify residency, usage, tire allowance, and frequency. 

Solid Waste & Recycling Disposal Guide

This resource includes effective steps in sorting and disposal of common household wastes, dos and don'ts for composting, Frequently Asked Questions on waste disposal and recycling, and many more.