Brookfield trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly.
At a glance
| Trash | City contract GFL Environmental (GFL) (Green for Life) — weekly trash + recycling. Verified 2026-10-15 · ci.brookfield.wi.us |
|---|---|
| Curbside | 7:00 a.m. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | 32-gal green can issued; optional second green can $45; old blue can may be used alongside. Wisconsin mandatory recycling. Verified 2026-10-15 · ci.brookfield.wi.us |
| Bulk | Bulky item program — see “Bulky Item Collection Changes” on Trash page; appliances via GFL Environmental (GFL). Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | GFL Environmental (Green for Life). |
| Contacts | GFL Environmental (GFL) **262-367-6040**; City **262-782-9650**. Verified 2026-10-15 · ci.brookfield.wi.us |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
7:00 a.m.
Where
Containers/bags in front of home/garage; ≥6 ft from obstacles (guidelines PDF).
Limits
Per GFL Environmental (GFL) guidelines doc 2024.
Not allowed
Hazmat/paint liquids not at Recycle Center.
Bags
Trash bagged per guidelines.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
One-day delay same week when holiday falls weekday: New Year’s, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — no delay if.
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Full details for Brookfield: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City contract GFL Environmental (GFL) (Green for Life) — weekly trash + recycling. Out by 7:00 a.m. Address lookup “Find my trash and recycling collection day.”
- Recycling
- 32-gal green can issued; optional second green can $45; old blue can may be used alongside. Wisconsin mandatory recycling.
- Bulk pickup
- Bulky item program — see “Bulky Item Collection Changes” on Trash page; appliances via GFL Environmental (GFL) 262-367-6040.
- Curbside: when
- 7:00 a.m.
- Curbside: where
- Containers/bags in front of home/garage; ≥6 ft from obstacles (guidelines PDF).
- Curbside: limits
- Per GFL Environmental (GFL) guidelines doc 2024.
- Curbside: brush
- No city brush pickup — Recycle Center or contractor (FAQ).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Hazmat/paint liquids not at Recycle Center.
- Curbside: bags
- Trash bagged per guidelines.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- GFL Environmental (GFL)/city — contact GFL Environmental (GFL).
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
One-day delay same week when holiday falls weekday: New Year’s, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — no delay if holiday Sat/Sun only (Trash page note).
- Hauler
- GFL Environmental (Green for Life)
- Contacts
- GFL Environmental (GFL) **262-367-6040**; City **262-782-9650**
- Find your day
- Not yet confirmed
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: ci.brookfield.wi.us
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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