Wisconsin §287.07 mandates residential recycling statewide — Dane County has one of the strongest compliance cultures. Madison MGO §10.18 requires paper, cardboard, glass, metal, plastics #1-#7. No plastic bags in single-stream. Contaminated carts skipped.
Wisconsin Statute §287.07 bans a long list of recyclable materials from landfills including newspaper, cardboard, magazines, office paper, aluminum cans, steel cans, glass bottles, plastic containers #1 and #2, waste oil, yard waste, major appliances, tires, lead-acid batteries, and electronics under WI §287.17. Madison MGO §10.18 and Dane County municipal codes require residential participation. Madison's single-stream program accepts plastics #1 through #7 (check current acceptance — market changes periodically). Plastic bags, film, styrofoam, and shredded paper are NOT accepted curbside. Food waste contamination is the leading cause of cart rejection. Madison operates a food scrap drop-off pilot. Multi-family buildings (5+ units) must provide recycling per WI §287.09. Dane County has strong environmental ethos rooted in UW-Madison research traditions and the Yahara Lakes watershed; compliance rates exceed the state average.
Contaminated carts tagged and skipped. Repeat contamination: $25 to $100 fine. Illegal disposal of banned materials under WI §287.81: up to $2,000.
Middleton, WI
Middleton regulates amplified music under its general noise ordinance. The Good Neighbor Festival and Hubbard Avenue Diner summer events have special noise p...
Middleton, WI
Middleton considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. WI Stat. §174 covers dog regulation statewide.
Middleton, WI
Middleton enforces quiet hours typically 10 PM to 7 AM. Noise disturbances enforceable under WI Stat. §947.01 (Disorderly Conduct).
Middleton, WI
Middleton enforces alternate-side parking November 15 through March 15 and 48-hour maximum street parking year-round. Snow emergencies trigger full parking b...
Middleton, WI
Middleton restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
Middleton, WI
Middleton requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
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