Services are restricted to residents of Milwaukee only.
Please call for the current curbside collection schedule.
city.milwaukee.gov/recycles414-286-2489
Milwaukee, WI 53202
The City of Milwaukee operates a curbside recycling program serving residents of single-family through four-unit households. If you do not have a cart or a bin or require other recycling services please visit the website to fill out an online service request.
Please rinse all containers, remove lids and caps, crush if possible, and flatten boxes to conserve space.
Material | Residential | Business | Note |
#1 Plastic Beverage Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#1 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
none |
|
#1 Plastic Non-Beverage Bottles | pickup |
none |
|
#1 Plastic Trays | pickup |
none |
|
#1 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
|
#2 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
|
#2 Plastic Caps | pickup |
none |
|
#2 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
none |
|
#2 Plastic Jugs - Clear | pickup |
none |
|
#2 Plastic Jugs - Colored | pickup |
none |
|
#2 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
|
#4 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
|
#4 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
|
#5 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
|
#5 Plastic Caps | pickup |
none |
|
#5 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
none |
|
#5 Plastic Cups | pickup |
none |
|
#5 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
|
Aerosol Cans - Empty | pickup |
none |
|
Aluminum Beverage Cans | pickup |
none |
|
Aluminum Foil | pickup |
none |
|
Aluminum Food Cans | pickup |
none |
|
Aluminum Lids | pickup |
none |
|
Aluminum Pie Plates | pickup |
none |
|
Aluminum Trays | pickup |
none |
|
Blue Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
|
Blue Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
|
Blueprints | pickup |
none |
|
Booklets | pickup |
none |
|
Brochures | pickup |
none |
|
Brown Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
|
Brown Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
|
Cardstock | pickup |
none |
|
Catalogs | pickup |
none |
|
Chipboard | pickup |
none |
|
Clear Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
|
Clear Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
|
Cookware | pickup |
none |
Metal pots and pans only |
Corrugated Cardboard | pickup |
none |
|
Drink Boxes | pickup |
none |
|
Gift Boxes | pickup |
none |
|
Green Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
|
Green Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
|
Greeting Cards | pickup |
none |
|
Magazines | pickup |
none |
|
Milk and Juice Cartons | pickup |
none |
|
Mixed Paper | pickup |
none |
|
Newspaper | pickup |
none |
|
Office Paper | pickup |
none |
|
Paper Bags | pickup |
none |
|
Paper Labels | pickup |
none |
|
Paper Sleeves | pickup |
none |
|
Paper Tubes | pickup |
none |
|
Paperback Books | pickup |
none |
This program accepts soft cover books only. |
Paperboard | pickup |
none |
|
Phone Books | pickup |
none |
|
Pizza Boxes | pickup |
none |
Please only include parts that are not contaminated with grease or food residue. |
Shredded Paper | pickup |
none |
Please place shredded paper in a clear plastic or paper bag and tie or staple shut. |
Steel Cans | pickup |
none |
|
Steel Lids | pickup |
none |
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