Racine Trash Schedule

Are you planning to uncover Racine’s 2024 trash collection schedule? Look no further! The city has organized a comprehensive plan in Racine, Wisconsin, between Oak Creek, Milwaukee, Kenosha, Mount Pleasant, and Caledonia.

This includes regular trash pickups, extensive recycling options, and bulk waste removal.

The schedule also accommodates holidays and provides clear maps for ease of navigation.

Whether you are in the heart of Racine or its neighboring areas, staying informed about waste management is not tough. 

Racine Garbage Pickup Schedule

If you want to know about your specific area trash schedule, follow the steps below:

• Visit the official government website here.
• Click on Calendar
• Type your address in the search box

• You will have your waste collection schedule.

Racine WI Trash Holiday Schedule

Holiday	Date
New Year’s Day	Jan 1
Martin Luther King Day	Jan 15
Memorial Day	May 27
Independence Day	July 4
Labor Day	Sep 2
Thanksgiving Day	Nov 28
Christmas Day	Dec 25

Racine Trash Collection Map

Racine WI Bulk Trash Pickup

In Racine, similar to the Madison trash pickup schedule, you can now set out up to five large items alongside your regular trash each week.

Remember, each of these items needs an official sticker from the city. Watch out, though – it will not be collected if it is not on the list of accepted items.

So, what counts as a large item? Think of things too big for your trash bin when it is empty.

Furniture, mattresses, and box springs cut. Even carpet pieces, as long as they are under 4 feet and rolled up, are good to go.

Acceptable Items For Bulk Collection

• Furniture
• Mattresses
• Box springs
• *Prepared carpet (cut in lengths less than 4 feet and tied in rolls)

Unacceptable Items For Bulk Collection

• Garbage Food Waste
• Yard Waste
• Recyclable Materials
• Construction Waste
  (Siding, Shingles, Household Fixtures, Structural Material, Concrete, Doors, Windows, Pallets Etc.).
• Regulated Waste
  I.e. Tires, Microwaves, and electronics.
• Non-Freon White Goods
  Such as Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Ranges, Dishwashers, and Hot Water Heaters.
• Freon Containing Appliances
  Such as Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners, and dehumidifiers.

Bulky Item Disposal Options

• If your trash often overflows beyond the 95-gallon cart and three 42-gallon bags, consider buying an extra 95-gallon cart for $61.25 or a recycling cart for $47.25. Call the DPW Field Office at (262) 636-9126 to buy and arrange delivery. Remember, there’s no extra cost for collecting waste from these additional carts.
• When you have extra trash, it is for next week’s collection. No rush; it will get picked up then.
• Before trashing, see if you can sell, donate, reuse, or recycle items. It is suitable for the planet!
• Live in the area? You can drop off bulky waste at the Pearl Street Facility. Just bring proof you live he

Racine Recycling Trash Schedule 

Ensure your carts in Racine are out by 7 AM on your scheduled collection days, a guideline similar to the Kenosha trash schedule.

They should be back in their storage spot by 10 PM. Bad winter weather might delay garbage and recycling pickups.

If that happens, leave your carts out until they are emptied. You can put recyclables directly in the cart without bagging them.

If you have too many recyclables for the cart, use extra clear blue 42-gallon bags and place them next to your full recycling cart.

Acceptable Items For Recycling

Paper

Plastic

Glass

Unacceptable Items For Recycling

Racine Commercial Trash Schedule

For residents at home in Racine, similar to the Menomonee Falls garbage pickup schedule, you can leave up to three black bags of trash next to your full bin.

If you run a business, remember all your trash and recyclables go right into a cart.

If you are a business needing regular trash pick-up, WM’s got you covered in Racine. They will swing by up to five times a week.

And for the Town of Dover folks, mark your calendars for trash and recycling time: every Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM. Regular household waste and recyclables are taken every week.

But, if you have more oversized items or construction debris, drop them off on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays.

Junk Removal Companies in Racine

Company Name	Contact Info
Junk Team / Demolition	(262) 734-9020
Pete’s Recycling Service – Free Scrap Metal Pick Up	(262) 672-8184
Wreck It Clean	(262) 880-3744
Mike-Ah-Haul-It	(262) 425-4285

Racine Trash Schedule FAQs

Conclusion

Staying updated with Racine’s trash schedule is critical for efficient waste management in the city.

Remember, residents can set out up to three extra bags of solid waste alongside a full cart.

The Racine garbage collection team is just a call away at 262-636-9126 for specific inquiries or assistance.

Adopting the 3 Rs – Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle – is crucial in maintaining a sustainable environment.

Sources: 

• https://www.cityofracine.org/SolidWaste/Lookup/
• https://www.cityofracine.org/solidwaste/
• https://www.cityofracine.org/HBI/
• https://www.cityofracine.org/Recycling/What/