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https://www.cityofmadison.com/streets/Drop-Off/
Drop-Off Sites in Madison: Hours, Fees, and Accepted Items
Are you a Madison resident looking for a convenient way to dispose of unwanted items? The City of Madison offers several drop-off sites where you can drop off a variety of materials, including yard waste, appliances, and electronics.
Drop-Off Site Locations and Hours
The City of Madison operates three drop-off sites:
- East Drop-Off Site: 4602 Sycamore Ave.
- West Drop-Off Site: 402 South Point Rd.
- Central Drop-Off Site: 121 E. Olin Ave.
Extended Hours (April 3 – December 1, 2023):
| Site | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | 7:30am – 2:45pm | 7:30am – 7:00pm | CLOSED | 7:30am – 7:00pm | 7:30am – 2:45pm | 9:00am – 4:00pm | CLOSED |
| West | 7:30am – 2:45pm | 7:30am – 7:00pm | CLOSED | 7:30am – 7:00pm | 7:30am – 2:45pm | 9:00am – 4:00pm | CLOSED |
| Central | CLOSED | 3:00pm – 7:00pm | 3:00pm – 7:00pm | 3:00pm – 7:00pm | CLOSED | 9:00am – 4:00pm | 9:00am – 4:00pm |
Winter Hours (December 2, 2023 – Spring 2024):
| Site | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | 7:30am – 2:30pm | 7:30am – 2:30pm | CLOSED | 7:30am – 2:30pm | 7:30am – 2:30pm | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| West | 7:30am – 2:30pm | 7:30am – 2:30pm | CLOSED | 7:30am – 2:30pm | 7:30am – 2:30pm | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Central | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Fees for Certain Items
Some items require a fee to be disposed of at the drop-off sites. These items include:
- Appliances
- Electronics
- Excess recycling
- Excess trash
- Household batteries
- Large items
- Lead acid batteries
- Lumber & other wood waste
- Styrofoam for recycling
You can pay the fee online, by phone, or in person at the Streets Division offices.
Accepted Materials
The drop-off sites accept a wide variety of materials, including:
- Yard waste
- Food scraps (at East and West sites only)
- Brush
- Batteries (AA, AAA, etc.)
- Lead acid batteries
- Cooking oil
- Recyclables (cardboard, etc.)
- Building material (see restrictions)
- Large items
- Appliances
- Electronics
- Scrap metal
- Styrofoam
- Excess trash
- Mixed rigid plastics (not recycled)
- Clothing (at East site only)
Rules and Restrictions
- Only City of Madison residents and property owners can use the drop-off sites.
- You must provide proof of residency or property ownership.
- Contractors are not allowed to use the drop-off sites.
- The load limit is one pick-up or small trailer load of material per day.
- No 55 or 30 gallon drums or barrels.
- Propane tanks will be accepted if completely empty and brought to the site with all valves completely open.
- No medical waste is accepted at the sites.
Holiday Closures
The drop-off sites will be closed on the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving & the Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve
Additional Information
For more information about the drop-off sites, please visit the City of Madison website: https://www.cityofmadison.com/streets/Drop-Off/
Winter Hours (CURRENT) ; Closed · 7:30am – 7:00pm · 7:30am – 2:45pm · 9:00am – 4:00pm · Closed
[PDF] 2023 City of Madison Streets Division Drop
https://www.cityofmadison.com/streets/Drop-Off/documents/SupvFlyer-DropOffSitesRules2023_1.pdf