When is garbage collected? 

Garbage is collected weekly on your assigned collection day. View your collection schedule online.

Put garbage in the garbage container, which has a black lid.

What if my garbage doesn't fit in the container?

We don't pick up items outside of the container, and containers with excess material preventing the lid from closing cannot be collected.

If you have excess garbage:

• double check that there is no recycling in your garbage container
• schedule a special collection
• bring it to the drop off center

Additional and replacement carts are available for residents.

Where do I place my garbage container?

Please place your container out by 7 am on your collection day. 

The best place to put your cart is in your driveway apron if you have a driveway, or a few feet from your garage if you're in an alley way, with at least 3 feet of space between other carts, objects or structures. This gives the mechanical arm of the truck enough room to safely pick up your cart. Review our Cart Placement & Preparation Tips for more information.

Return Trip Fee

If your cart was not set out, inaccessible or not able to be emptied when our trucks arrived for collection, we can make a return trip for a $25 fee. Please call us at (414) 471-8422 or email dpw@wauwatosa.net to schedule this collection.

Once you received confirmation, you can pay the return trip fee online.

Contact

For more information, please email the Department of Public Works Operations Division or call (414) 471-8422.

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