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Microwave Recycling in Wauwatosa, WI

A microwave counts as one bulky item for Wauwatosa curbside pickup; working microwaves can go to the Habitat ReStore.

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

4 ways to get rid of a microwave in Wauwatosa

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WauwatosaNo 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.

    Book a pickup →

  2. Habitat for Humanity ReStore WauwatosaDrop-off · 3015 N. 114th St., WauwatosaOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    3015 N. 114th St.
    Wauwatosa, WI 53222

    Hours

    Tue–Fri 10 AM–6 PM; Sat 10 AM–4 PM; closed Sun–Mon

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Must work completely and be no older than 15 years.
    • Free standard pickup can be scheduled 1-2 weeks ahead.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Wauwatosa Special Collection (appliances, TVs and bulky items)City service · WauwatosaWauwatosa residentsFrom $5
    How it works

    Wauwatosa Public Works picks up major appliances, televisions and bulky household items at the curb for a fee; call (414) 471-8422 for an estimate and to schedule.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Up to 4 bulky items$75
    Each additional bulky item$5

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Refrigerant Depot Appliance RecyclingDrop-off · outside Wauwatosa · 5311 S. 9th Street, MilwaukeeOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    5311 S. 9th Street
    Milwaukee, WI 53221

    Hours

    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Preparation: Remove all gas and oil first.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Appliance Recycling (opens in new tab) · Refrigerant Depot, LLC
    • Appliance drop-off is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted household appliances include clothes washers and dryers, microwaves, refrigerators and freezers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There are no residency restrictions and no ID is required for drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All gas and oil must be removed before drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential and commercial appliances, working or not, are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items We Accept (opens in new tab) · Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore
    • ReStore accepts refrigerators, washing machines, dryers and microwaves that work completely and are no older than 15 years. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Schedule A Pickup (opens in new tab) · Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore
    • Standard pickup is free for eligible donations scheduled 1-2 weeks ahead; expedited pickup through ReSupply starts at $99. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore Wauwatosa (opens in new tab) · Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore
    • ReStore address: 3015 N. 114th St., Wauwatosa, WI 53222. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Special Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Wauwatosa Department of Public Works
    • Up to four bulky household items are collected at the curb for $75, plus $5 per additional item. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky items include a sofa, mattress, table or microwave. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Special collection fees vary; call Public Works at (414) 471-8422 or email for a cost estimate. 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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