Trash & Recycling in Dane County, WI (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Recycling Requirements
Dane County bars any municipality from using its county-owned landfills unless the municipality first adopts an approved recycling program covering metal cans, cardboard, glass, plastics, tires, and batteries. Landfill users who skip separation, including multifamily and commercial properties, face the same ban under Chapter 41's mandatory recycling ordinance.
Dane County Mandatory Recycling Program Rule
Some RestrictionsDane County Code of Ordinances § 41.23(1)-(2)
41.23 SEPARATION OF WASTE CONTINUED; RECYCLING. (1) On and after February 1, 1991, each municipality which desires to afford its residents, businesses, commercial, retail and industrial enterprises and governmental entities located within the municipality the opportunity to deposit in any Dane County-owned landfill any solid waste which originates in or is generated, accumulated or collected in...
Yard Waste Collection
Dane County bans grass clippings and leaves from every county-owned landfill outright, and Chapter 41's mandatory-recycling rule adds brush to the list of materials landfill users can't dump unless their municipality runs an approved recycling program. Yard waste and brush instead go through the county's composting drop-off stream at set per-ton fees.
Dane County Yard Waste Landfill Ban
Significant RestrictionsDane County Code of Ordinances §§ 41.25, 41.83(6)
41.25 BANNED MATERIALS. The following materials shall not be deposited in any Dane County owned landfill: (1) Grass clippings and leaves. (2) Electronic devices. (3) Oil filters and oil absorbent materials. [...] 41.83 VIOLATIONS RELATIVE TO MANDATORY RECYCLING. ... (6) On and after January 1, 1992, it shall be unlawful and a violation of this ordinance for any landfill user, other than a munic...
Trash & Recycling by City in Dane County
4 cities in Dane County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
8 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
7 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
6 verified rules • Bulk Item Disposal, Collection Schedule
7 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
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