Large item garbage and trash pickup takes place in Kaukauna the second full week of the month from April through October.
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KAUKAUNA — Large/irregular garbage and branch pick-up will begin again in April.

Pickup takes place the second full week of the month from April through October. READ MORE

Recent changes to the city’s garbage pickup ordinance sets a limit of no more than five large and irregular items placed by a residential property.

Each individual piece of furniture, other items not in your cart, or 30-gallon containers that weigh no more than 50 pounds with material not more than 48” tall/long, count as one item each.

White goods must have pre-paid stickers from the Street Department and do not count as one of your five items.

For more information regarding the waste ordinance updates please VISIT THE WEBSITE.

Large and Irregular Garbage

Large and irregular waste, brush, and white goods shall be collected by special pickup once per month during the months of April-October. Such special pickup shall be done during the second full week of the month only. For purposes of this section, a week shall commence on Sunday to be considered a full week. During said week, not more than five (5) large and irregular items may be placed by a residential property/occupant and will be collected. Each individual piece of furniture, other large items, and each individual container used for large and irregular pick-up shall constitute one (1) item. No large and irregular pick-up or regular brush collection will occur during the months of January, February, March, November, and December. White Goods will still be collected by appointment during the months of January, February, March, November, and December by contacting the Street Department Office.

White Goods Collection

All major appliances need a sticker before placing them out for collection. Stickers can be purchased at the Street, Park and Recreation (SPaR) office at 207 Reaume Avenue, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m*.

* Please note: From May 30, 2024 through Sept. 4, 2024, the SPaR building will be open from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday-Thursday and from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday.

Refrigerant stickers (refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner, and dehumidifier) are $15.00. Non-refrigerant stickers (washer, dryer, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, furnace, and water heater) are $10.00. Please call the Street Department at 920.766.6337 with any questions.



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By Dan Plutchak

Dan Plutchak, born and raised in Kaukauna, is cofounder of Kaukauna Community News.