Winnebago County, WI Trash & Recycling: Dumpster Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Applies to
- Manufactured/mobile home communities only
- Trigger
- No individual unit trash pickup
- Requirement
- Dumpster enclosure, sufficient size
- Citation
- Winnebago County Code § 23.8-252(o)
- Scope
- Town-adopted unincorporated areas only
Summary
Winnebago County requires manufactured and mobile home communities to provide a properly sized dumpster enclosure whenever the solid waste hauler does not offer individual unit pickup, under the zoning code's mobile-home-park standards.
(o) Solid waste collection. If the solid waste service provider does not provide individual pickup, a dumpster enclosure of sufficient size shall be provided.
(p) Common storage area for residents. An open, well-drained, dust-free storage area for the parking of boats, trailers, and outside vehicles owned by those living in the mobile home park shall be provided. The minimum size of such area shall be 100 square feet per mobile home space. The storage area shall be fenced to prevent access from outside the park.
(q) Recreation area. A mobile home park shall contain a recreation area consisting of one-half acre for each 100 mobile home spaces. The minimum area in a park shall be 0.2 acres. Such area shall be located in a central area of the mobile home park.
(r) Utilities. Utilities, including electrical, television, and telephone services, shall be placed underground.
(s) Lighting. Street lights shall be provided in sufficient number and intensity to permit the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians at night and shall be effectively related to buildings, trees, walks, steps, and ramps.
(t) Fire hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be installed as required by the fire department serving the subject property.
(u) Sanitation. All appropriate state, county, and county sanitation regulations shall be strictly observed. Mobile
Full Breakdown
Winnebago County Code § 23.8-252(o), part of the zoning standards for manufactured and mobile home communities, states that if the solid waste service provider does not provide individual pickup for each home, the park operator must provide a dumpster enclosure of sufficient size to serve the community. The chapter sets no separate dumpster standard for other commercial or industrial uses; this specific enclosure requirement is limited to licensed mobile home parks. The standard applies only in unincorporated towns where the town board has adopted the county's general zoning ordinance under Wis. Stat. § 59.69.
Violations & Fines
Failing to provide the required enclosure is a zoning violation under § 23.14-9: forfeiture plus prosecution costs, up to 6 months in jail for nonpayment, with each day of continued violation a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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