Madison offers large item pickup by appointment for furniture, mattresses, and appliances. Some items require stickers or drop-off at Streets Division sites. Electronics and hazardous waste go to Dane County Clean Sweep.
Large item disposal in Madison is handled through the Streets Division large item appointment system under MGO Chapter 10. Residents schedule pickups for furniture, mattresses, box springs, and non-Freon appliances. Items containing refrigerants (refrigerators, freezers, AC units) require a separate fee and certified refrigerant removal. Mattresses must be placed in protective plastic bags. Residents may also self-haul bulk items to the two Streets Division drop-off sites on Sycamore Avenue and Badger Road during posted hours. Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers) are banned from landfills under WI Stat. 287.17 and must go to the Dane County Clean Sweep facility or certified e-waste recyclers. Construction debris, paint, oil, tires, and household hazardous waste are not accepted in curbside or drop-off sites and must go to Clean Sweep. Scheduling fees and frequency limits apply.
Illegal dumping of bulk items on public property or in alleys is prohibited under MGO 10.18 and carries substantial fines.
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