Madison Streets offers large item collection by appointment (MGO §10.188) for furniture, mattresses, appliances. Appliances with refrigerant need CFC removal. Dane County Rodefeld Landfill (Verona) handles household hazardous waste drop-off.
Madison Streets Division provides large item collection by appointment under MGO §10.188. Eligible items include furniture, mattresses, rugs, and large appliances. Refrigerators, freezers, AC units, and dehumidifiers require refrigerant (CFC/HFC) removal by a certified technician per WI Admin Code NR 447 and federal Clean Air Act §608 before pickup; Madison charges a recovery fee if the appliance hasn't been decommissioned. Electronics (TVs, computers, monitors) are banned from landfills under WI Stat. §287.17 (E-Cycle Wisconsin) and must go to designated e-waste drop-offs. Paint, solvents, pesticides, motor oil, and batteries are hazardous waste accepted at Dane County's Clean Sweep program at the Rodefeld Landfill in Verona (seasonal clean sweep events). Construction and demolition debris (drywall, shingles, concrete) is not eligible for curbside bulk pickup. Sun Prairie, Fitchburg, Middleton, and other municipalities operate similar appointment-based programs through their hauler.
Illegal dumping under WI §287.81: $500 to $5,000 plus cleanup costs. Bulk items out without appointment: $50 to $200 citation and no pickup.
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