Trash & Recycling in Jefferson County, WI (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Jefferson County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Illegal Dumping
Jefferson County treats improperly stored or disposed-of solid waste as a public nuisance under Code § 18-72(4), and anyone who dumps or stores waste out of compliance with the state solid-waste rules faces a forfeiture of $50 to $500 per offense under § 18-76, plus court costs and possible jail time for nonpayment.
Jefferson County Illegal Dumping Penalty
Some RestrictionsJefferson County Code §§ 18-72(4), 18-76
(4)Solid waste. Any solid waste which is stored or disposed of in noncompliance with Wis. Admin. Code ch. NR 500. ... All violations of this article shall be subject to a forfeiture of not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00 per offense, together with applicable surcharges and penalty assessment and the taxable costs of prosecution. The court may also grant injunctive relief. Failure to comp...
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