City of Madison, WI
06/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/29/2026 06:05
Drop-off Sites Closed on July 4, 2026; No Changes for Trash & Recycling Schedule
The Streets Division drop-off sites will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Since the holiday falls on a Saturday, there will be no changes to the trash and recycling collection schedule. People with a Friday and Monday curbside pickup should place the carts out for collection on their normal date.
Drop-off Site Information
Streets Division drop-off sites will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Drop-off sites will remain closed on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Drop-off sites are closed on Sundays.
The drop-off sites will reopen for their regularly scheduled hours on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Details on drop-off site hours, rules, and materials accepted can be found on the drop-off webpage.
Streets Division Drop-off Site Information
There Are No Changes to Trash & Recycling Collection This Week or Next Week
Since the July 4 holiday falls on a Saturday, there are no changes to the trash and recycling schedule.
If you have a Friday collection day by the Streets Division, have the scheduled cart (or carts) out for emptying by 6:30am on Friday, July 3, 2026.
And if you have a Monday collection day by the Streets Division, have the scheduled cart (carts) at the curb for pickup by 6:30am on Monday, July 6, 2026.
How to Keep Track of Your Trash & Recycling Schedule
We know holiday schedules can be confusing.
Thankfully, there are two easy things you can do to help.
Get Your Collection Calendar
We know a lot of people just do whatever their neighbors do when it's time to roll out carts for pickup. But how do you know if they're right? Neighbors mix up holiday schedules, too.
If you would like a paper copy mailed to you instead of printing it off yourself, just call or email us. And we will send one out for free.
Streets Division Contact Information
Sign Up for Email Updates
Whenever our schedules change, we send out a message to everyone who has signed up for the "Trash & Recycling Schedule Updates" email list.
It's a free handy reminder about all schedule changes, including holiday closures and severe weather delays.
Nearly 1,500 Madisonians have signed up to be part of this email list already. You can sign up on our website.
Trash & Recycling information Webpage
Additional Information
More details about the Streets & Urban Forestry Division's services can be found at our website or by contacting our offices.
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