West Bend trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | City Public Works weekly refuse; City-branded cart required (35/65/95 gal). Verified 2026-10-15 · westbendwi.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | 6:00 a.m. collection day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · westbendwi.gov |
| Recycling | Biweekly A or B week (same weekday as garbage); contractor GFL Environmental (GFL); green cart yellow lid only — nothing outside cart. Verified 2026-10-15 · westbendwi.gov |
| Bulk | 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). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · westbendwi.gov |
| Hauler | City of West Bend Public Works (refuse); GFL Environmental (recycling). |
| Contacts | Public Works 262-335-5079. Verified 2026-10-15 · westbendwi.gov |
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.
Verified 2026-10-15 · westbendwi.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · westbendwi.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
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.
Verified 2026-10-15 · westbendwi.gov
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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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