Caledonia WI Dump Hours: Everything You Need to Know

Caledonia, Wisconsin, residents have access to a variety of waste disposal options, including a yard waste drop-off site and garbage and recycling collection services. Here’s a detailed guide to help you find the information you need:

Yard Waste Drop-Off Site

The Yard Waste Drop-Off Site is located at 6900 Nicholson Road (west of the Safety Building). It is open seasonally, typically from the last Wednesday in March to the last Sunday in November.

Hours of Operation:

• Wednesday: 1:30pm-7:00pm
• Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm
• Sunday: 11:00am-5:00pm

Accepted Items:

• Grass Clippings
• Brush/Branches (maximum 20″ diameter and 6′ long)
• Leaves

Important Notes:

• Only Village of Caledonia residents are allowed to use the site.
• A picture ID is required.
• No contractors are allowed.
• The site is closed on holidays.

Garbage and Recycling Collection

Garbage and recycling collection services are provided by Johns Disposal Service, Inc.

Garbage Collection:

• Every week
• All trash must be contained in the new brown garbage cart.
• Each household receives four (4) free ‘special pickups’ per year for large items that do not fit inside the brown cart.

Recycling Collection:

• Every other week
• Please place the following in the GREEN recycle cart:
  • Mixed Containers (aluminum cans, tin cans, glass bottles, #1-7 plastic, milk cartons, juice boxes, soup cartons)
  • Mixed Paper (newspaper, magazines, books, mail, school/office paper, brown corrugated cardboard, gray chipboard, brown paper bags)
  • Shredded Paper (in a secured clear plastic or paper bag)

Bulk/Special Pickups:

• Residents must call Johns Disposal to schedule collection of large items.
• All households receive (4) four free ‘special pickups’ per year.
• Acceptable items include furniture, carpeting, extra garbage bags, construction materials in containers weighing less than 60lbs, large metal items, cardboard (flattened & empty), appliances, tires (2 per home per month – 8 per year), drain oil & antifreeze (sealed in 1-5 gallon containers), paper & other recyclables (in clear plastic bags), humidifiers/de-humidifiers, and water softeners.

Other Disposal Options

• Waste Oil and Oil Filters: Johns Disposal Service, Inc. will accept drain oil & antifreeze (sealed in 1-5 gallon containers) as a special/bulk pick up ONLY. Oil filters must be placed back in the box and the box placed in a clear plastic bag (to prevent leakage) as a special/bulk pick up ONLY.
• Batteries: Lead acid batteries should be taken to those businesses that sell batteries. Johns Disposal will pick up automobile batteries as a special/bulk pick up ONLY.
• Paint Cans: Paint cans with paint still in them should have the lids removed and allowed to stand until all contents become hard. Add cat litter or sand to paint inside plastic bag-lined box in order to solidify the paint. The cans may then be placed in the garbage cart after drying, and would be picked up on your regular scheduled pick up day.
• Electronics: Johns Disposal is a registered collector of electronics for the state of Wisconsin. They would be happy to collect your electronics for a fee. Please call Johns Disposal to arrange pick up and for current fees (262)473-4700.
• Large Appliances: Contact A-1 Appliances (262-636-9002), Appliance Pickup Service & Sales (262-636-9320), Refrigerant Recovery (414-643-7740), Ron’s Recycling (262-902-3397), Refrigerant Depot (414) 627-1152 or www.appliancerecycling.net, or Miller Compressing (3056 Hamilton Avenue for non-ferrous materials and 1339 17th Street for ferrous materials).

Contact Information

• Caledonia Village Hall: (262) 835-4451
• Johns Disposal Service, Inc.: (262) 473-4700
• Waste Oil Drop-Off Site: (262) 835-4451 (for key pickup)