West Allis, WI Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)

Based on the schedule determined by the board of public works, the director shall collect solid waste from eligible properties that desire the service, and that service shall be funded by the general tax upon the property of the City if all the following applies: The solid waste is contained in a receptacle approved by the director or properly presented for bulk pickup. Any object presented for bulk pickup may be removed and discarded. Solid waste is properly presented for bulk pickup if all the following applies: All solid waste outside the approved receptacle does not exceed a combined 1 cubic yard in volume. The solid waste is presented in a manner that can be removed or emptied by a single person. The solid waste is presented in a manner that ensures it will not be a source of food or harborage for rodents. The solid waste is presented in a manner that does not pose a threat of injury to persons or property. No object exceeds 50 pounds in weight. There are no more than 2 city refuse receptacles and 2 city recycling receptacles per residential unit served. All solid waste presented is in a condition so that no dust, ash, liquid, pet waste, or other material leaks out of the receptacle or into the air when the receptacle is tipped into the vehicle collecting that solid waste. The solid waste is placed at or near the collection point. The collection point for properties abutting an alley is on or near the property line abutting that alley.