Milton, WI Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)
Key Facts
- Mandatory service
- Milton Code § 62-6(a)
- Applies to
- 1-4 family residential units
- Collection window
- 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Earliest set-out time
- 6:00 p.m. night before
- Latest set-out time
- 7:00 a.m. day of collection
- Violation forfeiture
- $100.00-$1,000.00 (§ 62-19(d)(2))
Summary
Every residential unit in Milton, single-family through four-family, must have solid waste and recycling collected through the city's own service; there is no other lawful method of collection. Pickup runs between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and residents can set materials out starting at 6:00 p.m. the evening before.
(a)All of the city residential units, including single-family, duplex, three- and four-family apartments and/or condominiums, shall have their solid waste, garbage, refuse and recycling regularly collected as prescribed by the city. The city may, at its discretion, utilize a contractor for collection of any or all items identified in this chapter. There shall be no other methods of collection. ... Solid waste and recycling collection shall commence no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and complete scheduled collections by 7:00 p.m. Exceptions may be granted by the public works director in cases involving emergencies or unsatisfactory weather conditions. All residents shall place out for collection all solid waste and recycling in proper receptacles not earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the evening before the scheduled collection, and not later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 21 Update 2).
Full Breakdown
Section 62-6(a) of the Milton Code of Ordinances requires all city residential units, including single-family homes, duplexes, and three- and four-family apartments or condominiums, to have their solid waste, garbage, refuse and recycling regularly collected as the city prescribes, using either city crews or an authorized contractor the city selects. The section is explicit that there shall be no other method of collection, meaning residents cannot opt out or arrange private hauling in place of the city's program. The city or its contractor may deny collection of materials that are not prepared according to published guidelines.
, though the public works director can grant exceptions for emergencies or bad weather. on collection day itself, which keeps carts off the curb overnight for more than one night. The public works committee, under Section 62-6(c), separately sets the detailed schedule, frequency and customer service practices, so the specific weekly pickup day for any address is an administrative matter rather than something fixed in the ordinance text. Chapter 62 was enacted in its current form by Ordinance No. 228 on February 21, 2006. 00 per violation, since neither section carries its own separate penalty.
Violations & Fines
Failing to use the city's mandatory collection service, or setting materials out earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before or later than 7:00 a.m. on collection day, is punishable under Section 62-19(d)(2)'s general Chapter 62 forfeiture of $100.00 to $1,000.00 per violation.
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