West Bend bulk trash pickup

Brush 2nd & 4th week Apr 5–Oct 22 same day as garbage; pile ≤4×4×4 ft, limbs ≤4 ft, ≤6 in dia. Fall leaves in gutter Oct 18–Nov 22 (not with brush).

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At a glance

BrushCut end to curb; separate from organics.
LimitsBrush pile size caps; grass/leaves to Organic Drop-off 251 Municipal Dr (not curbside except fall leaf program).
Not allowedE-waste not in carts — licensed recycler; organics not in refuse cart.
Curbside6:00 a.m. collection day. Checklist

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Schedule

Curbside

Curbside checklist

City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.

When

6:00 a.m. collection day.

Where

≥3 ft between carts/objects.

Limits

Brush pile size caps; grass/leaves to Organic Drop-off 251 Municipal Dr (not curbside except fall leaf program).

Not allowed

E-waste not in carts — licensed recycler; organics not in refuse cart.

Bags

Bagged leaves to drop-off; curbside loose leaves fall window only.

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Full details for West Bend: every rule, with sources
Trash
City Public Works weekly refuse; City-branded cart required (35/65/95 gal). Curbside by 6:00 a.m.; ≥3 ft apart. Max 2 refuse carts/household.
Recycling
Biweekly A or B week (same weekday as garbage); contractor GFL Environmental (GFL); green cart yellow lid only — nothing outside cart.
Bulk pickup
Brush 2nd & 4th week Apr 5–Oct 22 same day as garbage; pile ≤4×4×4 ft, limbs ≤4 ft, ≤6 in dia. Fall leaves in gutter Oct 18–Nov 22 (not with brush). Christmas trees by Jan 11 curbside.
Curbside: when
6:00 a.m. collection day.
Curbside: where
≥3 ft between carts/objects.
Curbside: limits
Brush pile size caps; grass/leaves to Organic Drop-off 251 Municipal Dr (not curbside except fall leaf program).
Curbside: brush
Cut end to curb; separate from organics.
Curbside: not allowed
E-waste not in carts — licensed recycler; organics not in refuse cart.
Curbside: bags
Bagged leaves to drop-off; curbside loose leaves fall window only.
Curbside: fees and fines
Specific set-out citation dollars not published on pages.
Holidays
  • New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
  • Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
  • Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
  • Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed

2026: New Year’s Jan 1 Thu→Fri; Memorial May 25 all +1 day; Labor Sep 7 all +1 day; Thanksgiving Nov 26 Thu→Wed Nov 25; Christmas Eve Dec 24 Thu→Wed; New Year’s Eve Dec 31 Thu→Wed.

Hauler
City of West Bend Public Works (refuse); GFL Environmental (recycling).
Contacts
Public Works 262-335-5079
Find your day
Route book / 2026 Refuse and Recycling Calendar.
Sources
Trash and recycling: westbendwi.gov
Bulk: westbendwi.gov
Holidays: westbendwi.gov
Curbside: westbendwi.gov
Verified
2026-10-15

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