Madison's Streets Division provides free weekly trash and biweekly recycling pickup (MGO §10.18). Carts must be placed curbside by 7 AM on collection day and retrieved within 24 hours. Between pickups, carts must be stored out of public view. Fitchburg, Middleton, and Sun Prairie contract with private haulers under similar screening rules.
Madison General Ordinance §10.18 governs residential solid waste collection, operated by the Streets Division with city-provided 95-gallon carts. Carts must be placed at the curb with handles facing the house and lids closed by 7:00 AM on the scheduled day, no more than 24 hours before collection, and retrieved within 24 hours after collection. Between pickups, carts must be stored in the side or rear yard, in a garage, or screened from public street view (MGO §10.18(5)). Overfilled carts with lids not closing are refused and tagged. Fitchburg, Middleton, Verona, Sun Prairie, and Stoughton use contracted private haulers (Pellitteri, Waste Management, GFL) with similar placement and screening rules in their local codes. Multi-family properties over 8 units must use commercial dumpsters screened per MGO §28.142 with opaque fencing. Dane County Code §47 regulates solid waste in unincorporated areas and prohibits accumulation creating nuisance conditions. Wisconsin Stat. §287.07 bans yard waste, electronics, tires, appliances with refrigerants, and rechargeable batteries from landfills; Dane County Landfill (Rodefeld) enforces these bans. Madison separates yard waste (curbside seasonal), leaf collection (fall), and large-item pickup (on-call, fee).
Madison MGO §10.18 violation: warning then forfeiture $50 to $250 per occurrence. Overfilled/contaminated carts: refused service and possible surcharge ($25 to $75). Dane County §47 nuisance accumulation: citation $187 with continuing-violation daily fines. Illegal dumping Wis. Stat. §287.81: forfeiture up to $2,000.
Middleton, WI
Middleton regulates amplified music under its general noise ordinance. The Good Neighbor Festival and Hubbard Avenue Diner summer events have special noise p...
Middleton, WI
Middleton considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. WI Stat. §174 covers dog regulation statewide.
Middleton, WI
Middleton enforces quiet hours typically 10 PM to 7 AM. Noise disturbances enforceable under WI Stat. §947.01 (Disorderly Conduct).
Middleton, WI
Middleton enforces alternate-side parking November 15 through March 15 and 48-hour maximum street parking year-round. Snow emergencies trigger full parking b...
Middleton, WI
Middleton restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
Middleton, WI
Middleton requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
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