Solid Waste & Recycling

Phone 920-262-4080
Fax 920-262-4082

Stacy Winkelman, Operations Manager 920-262-4047
Matthew Willmann, Assistant Operations Manager 920-206-4277
Chris LaCombe, Solid Waste & Recycle Foreman  920-206-4279
Jane Flanigan, Administrative Assistant   920-206-4270

811 South First Street
Watertown WI 53094
Teams begin curbside collection at 6am 

Office Hours & drop off hours:
Monday through Friday - 6:30am to 3:30pm
2024 Saturdays: April 6, June 1, August 3, and October 5 -  8am to Noon

Placement of Carts                                                                                                                                                       
It is very important that the solid waste crews and citizens work together to make weekly pickups as smooth as possible. Please allow a minimum of 3 feet of space between carts as well as from other items such as mailboxes, parked cars, and utility poles.  Our trucks must be able to maneuver the lifting arm around the cart for pick up. The handles should be on the house side. As part of our City Ordinance, carts must be off the boulevard by 8pm the day of your scheduled pick up. Nothing will be picked up outside the cart. 

Bulk Items Directives
Drop off at Street Department, of electronics, furniture, mattresses/box springs, construction debris*, and extra garbage or recycling with the following guidelines:  Check into office upon arrival. Lifting assistance is not available.  Fees may apply  - form on left menu
Payment:  Cash, Check, Credit/Debit Card* (*please note there is a 2% processing fee for credit/debit cards)

Carpeting:  Please know your room size for pricing and have carpeting rolls (tied or taped) no longer than four feet. Length x Width = Square Feet ÷ 9 = Square Yards (round to the nearest dollar)

* Construction debris  - please call to ensure we have space before loading and delivering it to the Street Department/Recycle Center.  This is intended for minor construction repairs - please make other arrangements for large jobs.  As an example- we do not accept shingles from roofing jobs. No concrete/bricks and maximum length of debris should be 6 feet.  Fees Apply.  Maximum construction debris use - five per calendar year.
These services are for City of Watertown residents and contracted townships only.

2024 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Solid Waste 2024 Holiday
Stickers for garbage carts will be installed when weather allows.


Yard Waste Site
1507 Boomer Street

As the warm weather beckons residents to tend to their yards, the City of Watertown is pleased to announce the early opening of its Yard Waste Site to accommodate the community's seasonal clean-up needs. Responding to numerous requests from residents eager to commence their spring gardening and landscaping projects, the city has arranged for special hours to facilitate the disposal of yard waste. The next two Saturdays, March 16th and March 23rd, the Yard Waste Site will be accessible from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1507 Boomer Street.

Beginning April 1st, regular hours for the Yard Waste Site will be as follows: Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The site, located at 1507 Boomer Street, will accept a variety of yard waste materials including grass clippings, vines, leaves, garden plants, and wood chips.

Looking ahead, residents are encouraged to stay updated on the Yard Waste Site's hours as they may vary throughout the summer due to construction activities aimed at enhancing DNR compliance. Information regarding these changes will be shared via the City's official Facebook page and signage posted at the site.

Residents are reminded to separate twigs, brush, or stones, which must be placed in designated areas on-site. Additionally, it is imperative that no debris or garbage is left at the site, and all bags or containers must be emptied upon disposal. While an attendant will be present to address any inquiries, unloading assistance will not be provided.

Wood chips from the Street/Parks crew are available for pick up at the yard waste site.  
Absolutely NO garbage or plastic bags may be deposited at the site.  Landscape timbers, fencing and railroad ties must be taken to Street/Recycle Center (fees apply).
An attendant will be there for directions and questions.  Lift assistance is not available.
Operates April through November annually, weather permitting. 

Leaves are only picked up curbside in the autumn - typically October and November.

Teams begin curbside pick-up at 6am on your scheduled day.


Weekly Collections

Due to ever changing schedules and duties your garbage and recycle carts may not be emptied at a "usual" or given time.  As an example: The team may empty all the gray garbage carts at 7am, empty the truck, then return and collect all blue recycle carts at 1pm  -  OR -  the team may change-up drivers and run the route in different direction thus in the summer your carts were emptied at 8am may now be emptied at 1pm.  Before you remove your cart from the curb please make sure we emptied it.

Garbage and Recycle carts containing yard waste at curbside will be tagged and not emptied!

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