Electronic Recycling Event: April 26, 2025 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In partnership with the City of Franklin, S&C Electric Company will host an outdoor electronics recycling drop-and-go station with limited giveaways for participants. See event flyer for details and acceptable items.
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. In addition, the City provides a Residential Brush Drop-Off and Recycling Center adjacent to the Public Works Garage at 7979 W. Ryan Road that is manned by Highway Division personnel Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (excluding holidays). PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN THE AREA OF THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY, THE RESIDENTIAL BRUSH DROP-OFF/RECYCLING CENTER YARD WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR. This includes the gated area for brush drop-off, recycling drop-off, and used motor oil, antifreeze, and oil filters.
Brush and leaf pickups for 2025 will take place May 5, September 8, October 20, and November 10, 2025. Brush and leaves must be curbside and next to the driveway by 7 a.m. on these designated Mondays. See complete details and requirements.
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.
Frequently asked questions pertaining to solid waste and recycling collection.
Information on where to take household hazardous waste.
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.
Johns Disposal Services flyer explaining the Automated Garbage & Recycling Program for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin.
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.
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.
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.