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Recycling in Waukesha County, WI

What Waukesha County itself runs: 2 landfills, sites and programs covering 4 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.

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

What Waukesha County takes, item by item

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County sites and programs

Waukesha County household hazardous waste (Clean Sweep) sites

Waukesha County runs household hazardous waste drop-off sites, including a permanent site in Menomonee Falls and a collection at the UW-Waukesha campus (1500 N. University Drive). Free to Waukesha County residents with proof of residency.

Waukesha County residents

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Cities and towns in Waukesha County with their own guides

Where this information comes from (10)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Waukesha County
    • All sites are free to Waukesha County residents, who must show proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-Off Center (opens in new tab) · City of Waukesha
    • The Drop-Off Center is at 750 Sentry Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • April-November: Wednesdays 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; December-March: Saturdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only City of Waukesha residents may drop off yard material or landfill trash; any Waukesha County resident may drop off recyclables (cardboard, paper, bottles, cans, scrap metal, used oil/antifreeze, cooking oil). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The center is for residential use only; no businesses or contractors. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There is no charge for recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex paint is $3 per 1-gallon container, $1 per quart and $7 per 5-gallon bucket, charged by container size. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Landfill trash does not include weekly garbage, tires, concrete or shingles. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Any city or county resident may bring household hazardous waste, including oil-based paint and stain, at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of New Berlin
    • Oil-based paints are accepted at Waukesha County HHW sites; latex paint, non-hazardous cleaners, motor oil and oil filters are not. Checked October 26, 2026.

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