Trash & Recycling in Racine County, WI (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Racine County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Illegal Dumping
Racine County Code Sec. 16-4 bans dumping garbage, refuse, yard waste or hazardous waste on county-owned property, with fines up to $1,000 and up to 60 days in jail for nonpayment.
Illegal Dumping Penalties on County Property
Heavy RestrictionsRacine County Code Sec. 16-4(a)(1), (b)(1)
No person shall dispose of, discharge or deposit any garbage, refuse, sewage, yard waste, solid waste or hazardous waste on property owned by Racine County. This section does not apply to persons who place solid waste in receptacles specifically designed and designated for solid waste storage or recycling. (2) No person shall dispose of any refuse or waste material in any solid waste disposal r...
Trash & Recycling by City in Racine County
1 cities in Racine County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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