Microwave Recycling in Brookfield, WI

The Brookfield City Recycle Center accepts microwaves free from city residents.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Brookfield

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BrookfieldNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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City of Brookfield Recycle CenterCity service · BrookfieldBrookfield residentsFree
How it works
City-run recycle center for Brookfield residents, open Saturdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. year round and Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-7 p.m. April-November. Accepts certain recyclables and major appliances; no electronics or other bulky items.
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Microwave ovens are major appliances under Wisconsin law. Source: Wis. Stat. 287.01 Definitions (opens in new tab)
The statute lets a microwave oven go to a landfill if its capacitor has been removed (and handled as required). Source: Wis. Stat. 287.07 Prohibitions on land disposal and incineration (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (5)

Checked October 26, 2026

City Recycle Center (opens in new tab) · City of Brookfield
- Hours are Saturdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. all year, and Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-7 p.m. from April to November. Checked October 26, 2026.
Major Appliances (opens in new tab) · City of Brookfield
- The Recycle Center accepts appliances from City of Brookfield residents only, including microwaves, washers, dryers, refrigerators and freezers. Checked October 26, 2026.
How can I dispose of Bulky Items (opens in new tab) · City of Brookfield
- Appliances can be brought to the City's Recycle Center for free disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
Wis. Stat. 287.01 Definitions (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
- Microwave ovens are major appliances under Wisconsin law. Checked October 26, 2026.
Wis. Stat. 287.07 Prohibitions on land disposal and incineration (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
- The statute lets a microwave oven go to a landfill if its capacitor has been removed (and handled as required). Checked October 26, 2026.

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