Trash & Recycling in Sauk County, WI (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Sauk County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Illegal Dumping
Dumping or accumulating waste, garbage, trash or scrap outside a closed container in unincorporated Sauk County is declared a 'human health hazard' under Sec. 28.011(3)(a) and (e), giving the Health Department abatement and forfeiture authority over the property.
Sauk County illegal dumping health hazard rule
Some RestrictionsSauk County Code § 28.011(3)(a),(e)
(3)Human health hazards enumerated. The following, except to the extent as incorporated into approved agricultural practices, it not being the intent of this ordinance to regulate approved agricultural practices, are hereby expressly declared to be human health hazards without limitation by reason of such enumeration:(a)Failure to keep waste, refuse, or garbage in an enclosed building or proper...
Dumpster Rules
Unincorporated Sauk County keeps commercial dumpster storage, composting facilities, recycling centers, and waste transfer stations at least 1,000 feet from any residential dwelling, and Section 7.069 bars the same uses within 1,000 feet of churches, schools, day cares, and platted residential subdivisions.
Sauk County Dumpster and Recycling Setbacks
Significant RestrictionsSauk County Code § 7.069(1)(a)-(b)
(1)Setbacks.(a)All composting facilities, recycling centers or waste transfer stations, and storage of any dumpsters, shall be no closer than 1,000 feet from any residential dwelling, other than the owner, agent or employee of such facility.(b)It shall be in violation of this chapter for a person, corporation, or other legal entity to operate, or cause to be operated, any composting, recycling ...
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