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06/12/2026

Citywide Brush Collection Following Storms - For Immediate ReleaseJune 12, 2026



















If you have tree debris from this week's storms, please stack it on the terrace for collection. Streets & Urban Forestry crews will do a citywide sweep over the next couple of weeks in addition to the scheduled brush collection. Thank you for your patience as we continue to respond to damaged street trees and storm debris after multiple rounds of severe weather. Streets & Urban Forestry crews received nearly 300 reports of tree branches blocking roadways and sidewalks. Nearly all of this work has been completed. There is still some pruning and clearing of damaged branches to do but crews are actively addressing these needs over the next few days. Report Damage to Street Trees The Parks Division is managing cleanup of tree damage in City parks. Please let us know if there are any problems in your neighborhood park. Report Damage to Park Trees Again, thank you for your patience and for alerting the City of Madison to storm damage so we can efficiently carry out this cleanup.

If you have tree debris from this week's storms, please stack it on the terrace for collection.

06/10/2026

Due to the threat of severe weather, the Capitol View Farmers' Market canceled for today, 6/10/2026.

If you were planning on bringing food scraps for composting to the Capitol View Market, choose an alternative food scraps drop-off option when the weather clears.

05/28/2026

Food Scraps Recycling Begins at the Streets Division Drop-off Sites on June 1, 2026 - Free food scraps recycling drop-off begins at all three Streets Division drop-off sites starting on June 1, 2026. When at a Streets Division drop-off site, look for the orange food scraps carts. Place your coffee grounds, eggshells, and appropriate vegetable and fruit scraps into these carts so they can be composted. We also have neighborhood food scraps drop-offs at the Capitol View Farmers' Market, the Madison Eastside Farmers' Market, the South Madison Farmers' Market, and the Westside Community Market. With the four farmers' market locations, three drop-off site locations, and the additional Dane County Scrap Stops within the City, Madison residents will have 10 different free drop-off options for food scraps through this fall. Streets Division Drop-off Site Information Streets Division drop-off sites are available only to City of Madison residents and taxpayers. Proof of residency is required to use the sites. Food scraps drop-off will be available only during drop-off site hours. Locations, hours, and other information about the drop-off rules, restrictions, and other accepted materials can be found on the Streets Division website. Streets Division Drop-off Site Information Acceptable Food Scraps You can bring coffee grounds, eggshells, raw fruits, raw vegetables, and other similar scraps. We will not accept meat, bones, baked goods, sauces, pastas, prepared foods, compostable plastics, paper products, grease, oil, fat, or dairy products (including cheese), and many other items in the food scraps containers. No Bags for Food Scraps Do not place bags into the orange food scraps carts, including paper bags. Staff at the drop-off sites need to check the food scraps carts for mistakes. Empty out your containers into the food scraps carts, and either discard your bag at the drop-off site, or take your reusable container home to refill it with scraps for your next trip. Watch for Problems: Stickers, Rubber Bands, and Twist Ties Do Not Compost Check your scraps for stickers, rubber bands, twist ties, and other items that do not compost and remove them before you place your scraps into the orange carts. If the orange carts become contaminated with too much non-compostable material, the scraps need be sent to the landfill instead of the composter. Please be mindful of what you are bringing. More Food Scraps Information Additional information about food waste prevention, food donation, and food scraps recycling can be found on the food scraps website.

Free food scraps recycling drop-off begins at all three Streets Division drop-off sites starting on June 1, 2026.When at a Streets Division drop-off site, look for the orange food scraps carts. Place your coffee grounds, eggshells, and appropriate vegetable and fruit scraps into these carts so they....

05/26/2026

Food Scraps Recycling Drop-off Begins at Capitol View Market on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - Free food scraps recycling drop-off begins at the Capitol View Farmers' Market on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Look for the free food scraps drop-off tent to compost your coffee grounds, eggshells, and appropriate vegetable and fruit scraps. At the food scraps tent you can get a free bucket for carrying food scraps, guides, and even fun stickers about our collection goal. The Capitol View Market is the fourth neighborhood food scraps drop-off site to open for the season. We also have neighborhood food scraps drop-offs at the Madison Eastside Farmers' Market, South Madison Farmers' Market, and the Westside Community Market. Capitol View Farmers' Market Details You will find the Capitol View Farmers' Market at 5901 Sharpsburg Drive. Food scraps drop-off will be available at this market on Wednesdays from 3:00pm to 7:00pm The appropriate scraps will be accepted every Wednesday at this market starting on May 27, 2026, and ending on October 14, 2026. For more information about the Capitol View Farmers' Market, visit their website. What food scraps can you bring to the market to compost? You can bring coffee grounds, eggshells, raw fruits, raw vegetables, and other similar scraps. Do not bring meat, bones, baked goods, compostable plastics, paper products, grease, or dairy products (including cheese). Read more about what you can, and cannot, bring in for composting to the food scraps drop-off sites on the Streets Division's Food Scraps website. Staff at the food scraps drop-off tent will be there to help you, too, if you have any questions. More food scraps information Additional information about food waste prevention, food donation, and food scraps recycling can be found on the food scraps website.

Free food scraps recycling drop-off begins at the Capitol View Farmers' Market on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.Look for the free food scraps drop-off tent to compost your coffee grounds, eggshells, and appropriate vegetable and fruit scraps. At the food scraps tent you can get a free bucket for carrying....

05/22/2026

The 2026 Spring Yard Waste Collection is Over, Curbside Set-Out Dates Return in the Fall - Do not set out yard waste and leaves for curbside collection again this spring. There is no curbside pickup of yard waste and leaves during the summer months. The spring yard waste set-out dates for 2026 have passed and every neighborhood has received their scheduled spring collections at this time. Curbside pickup of leaves and yard waste will return in the fall. What should you do with yard waste now? Take your yard waste to a Streets Division drop-off site. Residents may also want to try home composting or mulching grass clippings, and similar yard waste, into their lawn. Do not place yard waste into the trash or recycling carts. Yard waste, like grass clippings, leaves, and similar plant debris, have been banned from Wisconsin landfills for over 30 years. Trash carts found with yard waste material in them will not be emptied. Do not place yard waste in recycling carts, either. Yard waste in mixed with recyclables will damage sorting equipment. Recycling carts found with yard waste in them will not be collected. Drop-off Site Information There are three drop-off sites available year-round for Madison residents. The sites are located at 4602 Sycamore Avenue, 402 South Point Road, and 1504 Quann-OIin Parkway. Before loading your vehicle, check the drop-off site webpage so you know the site hours and other information.About the Quann-Olin Entrance Your phone will not give you correct directions for the 1504 Quann-Olin Parkway drop-off site entrance. The site is too new and the mapping tools on your phone have not caught up to the new location. There are signs on Quann-Olin Parkway to guide you into drop-off site. Please look for them. We also have a map on our website to help you get into this location. What is yard waste? Yard waste is weeds, leaves, grass clippings, and other plant debris that you rake or pull from your lawns or gardens. Yard waste is hauled to a processor where it is composted. Woody limbs and branches you cut from trees, shrubs, and bushes is brush, not yard waste. Brush collection continues through the summer months. More information about brush collection can be found at When will I have more curbside set out chances again? Curbside yard waste collection will return in the fall. The dates when you should put yard waste at the curb for pickup this fall will be published to the yard waste website later this year. The dates are usually available sometime after the August student move out or by early September. Why does yard waste pickup end in the spring? The crews collecting yard waste need to move onto other duties that the Streets Division performs. For example, crews performing yard waste pickup in the spring need to switch to road repair projects as the weather warms up for the summer. Additional Information Additional information about yard waste collection, including the difference between yard waste and brush, can be found on the Streets Division's website.

Do not set out yard waste and leaves for curbside collection again this spring. There is no curbside pickup of yard waste and leaves during the summer months.

05/19/2026

No Streets Division Collections on Monday, May 25, 2026 in Observance of Memorial Day - There will be no recycling, trash, brush, or large item collections performed by the City of Madison Streets Division on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The Streets Division drop-off sites and offices will also be closed. Monday & Tuesday Collection Day? Set Carts Out on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 If your trash and recycling is collected on Mondays by the City of Madison Streets Division, place the scheduled cart (or carts) out for collection by 6:30am on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. If you have a scheduled Tuesday collection date by the Streets Division, you should also put the scheduled cart (or carts) out for emptying on Tuesday, May 26. If you set the carts out after 6:30am for their scheduled pickup, you may miss your collection opportunity. Check the Streets Division's website to see how this holiday changes your trash and recycling pickup. See your next upcoming scheduled pickups on the main Streets Division webpage. Or download a copy of your full collection calendar. If you would want a paper copy of the calendar mailed to you, or if you have trouble with the online form, contact us. Drop-off Sites The Streets Division drop-off sites will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, for the holiday. They will reopen during their posted hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Check the drop-off site webpage for their hours, locations, and rules. Large Item Collection The Streets Division's large item collection will not occur on the Memorial Day holiday. If you scheduled to set items out on May 24, be advised that collection will begin for scheduled homes on Tuesday, May 26. For more information about large item pickup, visit the large item page. More Streets Division Information Additional information about Streets Division services can be found on our web site.

There will be no recycling, trash, brush, or large item collections performed by the City of Madison Streets Division on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The Streets Division drop-off sites and offices will also be closed.

05/14/2026

Food Scraps Recycling Drop-off Returns to South Madison Farmers' Market on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - Free food scraps recycling drop-off returns to the South Madison Farmers' Market for the 2026 season! The first date food scraps will be accepted is Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Look for the free food scraps drop-off to drop off your coffee grounds, eggshells, and appropriate vegetable and fruit scraps so they can be composted. At the food scraps tent you can get a free bucket for carrying food scraps, guides, and even fun stickers about our collection goal. Food scraps drop-off at the South Madison Farmers' Market is the third neighborhood food scraps drop-off site to open for the season. We also have neighborhood food scraps drop-offs at the Madison Eastside Farmers' Market and the Westside Community Market. South Madison Farmers' Market Details You will find the South Madison Farmers' Market at 1602 S. Park Street. The market is set up right at the corner of S. Park St. and W. Wingra Dr. on the Madison Labor Temple grounds. There is plenty of free parking along W. Wingra Dr., and it's an easy trip from the Wingra Creek Bike Path. Food scraps drop-off will be available at this market on Tuesdays from 2:00pm to 6:00pm The appropriate scraps will be accepted every Tuesday starting on May 19, 2026, and ending on October 27, 2026. Additional details about the South Madison Farmers' Market can be found on Robert Pierce's new website. What food scraps can you bring to the market to compost? You can bring coffee grounds, eggshells, raw fruits, raw vegetables, and other similar scraps. Do not bring meat, bones, baked goods, compostable plastics, paper products, grease, or dairy products (including cheese). Read more about what you can, and cannot, bring in for composting to the food scraps drop-off sites on the Streets Division's Food Scraps website. Staff at the food scraps drop-off tent will be there to help you, too, if you have any questions. Will there be other market sites? Yes! The South Madison Farmers' Market is the third of four total market sites the City of Madison will have this season. Details about each of the market sites can be found on our food scraps website. More food scraps information Additional information about food waste prevention, food donation, and food scraps recycling can be found on the food scraps website.

Free food scraps recycling drop-off returns to the South Madison Farmers' Market for the 2026 season!The first date food scraps will be accepted is Tuesday, May 19, 2026.Look for the free food scraps drop-off to drop off your coffee grounds, eggshells, and appropriate vegetable and fruit scraps so t...

05/13/2026

Register Now for City Budget Engagement Sessions - For Immediate Release May 13, 2026










Madison residents are encouraged to attend three Budget Engagement Sessions this June. These public meetings will kick off the 2027 budget season and allow the community to engage with staff and elected leaders. These sessions are also an opportunity to learn more about the City Budget process and provide feedback to policymakers on priorities for Madison's future. Each session will focus on a particular policy area and start with an open house where you can speak directly with City staff about the services each agency provides to residents. The open house portion of the meeting will be followed by a budget presentation from Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke and a Q&A with Alders. Justice & Public Safety Tuesday, June 2 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Central Library This session will feature staff and information from the Attorney's Office, Department of Civil Rights, Fire, Municipal Court, Office of Independent Police Monitor, Police, and Public Health. Register Public Facilities & Services Thursday, June 11 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Vel Phillips Memorial High School This session will feature staff and information from the Assessor's Office, Clerk's Office, Engineering, Fleet Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Madison Public Library, Monona Terrace, Parks, Streets & Urban Forestry, and Water Utility. Register Planning & Transportation Wednesday, June 24 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Warner Park Community Recreation CenterThis session will feature staff and information from the Community Development Authority, Community Development Division, Economic Development Division, Metro Transit, Planning, Parking, and Traffic Engineering. Register





















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For Immediate Release May 13, 2026










Madison residents are encouraged to attend three Budget Engagement Sessions this June. These public meetings will kick off the 2027 budget season and allow the community to engage with staff and elected leaders. These sessions are also an opportunity to learn more about the City Budget process and provide feedback to policymakers on priorities for Madison's future. Each session will focus on a particular policy area and start with an open house where you can speak directly with City staff about the services each agency provides to residents. The open house portion of the meeting will be followed by a budget presentation from Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke and a Q&A with Alders. Justice & Public Safety Tuesday, June 2 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Central Library This session will feature staff and information from the Attorney's Office, Department of Civil Rights, Fire, Municipal Court, Office of Independent Police Monitor, Police, and Public Health. Register Public Facilities & Services Thursday, June 11 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Vel Phillips Memorial High School This session will feature staff and information from the Assessor's Office, Clerk's Office, Engineering, Fleet Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Madison Public Library, Monona Terrace, Parks, Streets & Urban Forestry, and Water Utility. Register Planning & Transportation Wednesday, June 24 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Warner Park Community Recreation CenterThis session will feature staff and information from the Community Development Authority, Community Development Division, Economic Development Division, Metro Transit, Planning, Parking, and Traffic Engineering. Register






For Immediate Release May 13, 2026










Madison residents are encouraged to attend three Budget Engagement Sessions this June. These public meetings will kick off the 2027 budget season and allow the community to engage with staff and elected leaders. These sessions are also an opportunity to learn more about the City Budget process and provide feedback to policymakers on priorities for Madison's future. Each session will focus on a particular policy area and start with an open house where you can speak directly with City staff about the services each agency provides to residents. The open house portion of the meeting will be followed by a budget presentation from Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke and a Q&A with Alders. Justice & Public Safety Tuesday, June 2 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Central Library This session will feature staff and information from the Attorney's Office, Department of Civil Rights, Fire, Municipal Court, Office of Independent Police Monitor, Police, and Public Health. Register Public Facilities & Services Thursday, June 11 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Vel Phillips Memorial High School This session will feature staff and information from the Assessor's Office, Clerk's Office, Engineering, Fleet Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Madison Public Library, Monona Terrace, Parks, Streets & Urban Forestry, and Water Utility. Register Planning & Transportation Wednesday, June 24 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Warner Park Community Recreation CenterThis session will feature staff and information from the Community Development Authority, Community Development Division, Economic Development Division, Metro Transit, Planning, Parking, and Traffic Engineering. Register








Resources To request interpretation, translation or a disability-related accommodation at no cost to you, please contact City Communications Manager Dylan Brogan at [email protected]. Para solicitar interpretación, traducción o una adaptación especial relacionada con alguna discapacidad sin costo alguno para usted, comuníquese al [email protected]. 如需免費提供口譯、筆譯或殘疾相關的便利服務，請聯系 [email protected]. Koj muaj txoj cai tau txais kev txhais lus, kev pes lus los sis kev pab cuam txhawm rau kev tsis taus uas tsis muaj nqi rau koj: Xav paub ntxiv tiv tauj rau [email protected].

Madison residents are encouraged to attend three Budget Engagement Sessions this June.

05/05/2026

Your Final Spring Yardwaste Collection Begins Soon; Get Your Final Spring Set-out Date Online - Every neighborhood has just one more spring yard waste set out date. This will be the final spring yard waste collection by the Streets Division for 2026. Curbside collection will return in the fall. When you should put out your yard waste for your final spring pickup depends on where you live. Get your set-out date from our yard waste website. Go to the Yardwaste Website What do we mean by "yard waste"? Yard waste is leaves, weeds, grass clippings, and other plant material you rake or pull from your lawns or gardens. Not Yard Waste: Branches, limbs, and sticks cut from your trees, shrubs, and bushes is brush, not yard waste. Brush has a different pickup schedule. How do you set out yard waste for collection? Place the leaves and yard waste at the street edge or on the terrace. Do not place yard waste into the street. Please keep the material at least four feet from obstructions where possible. Obstructions like street signs, utility poles, mailboxes, trees, and parked cars interfere with collection. If you choose to bag your yard waste, please choose compostable paper leaf and lawn bags. Keep them open so crews can see what is inside. If you choose to use other bags, that is acceptable. You will also need to keep them open. Keep in mind crews may need to rip or slice open plastic bags to get your yard waste out. They will need to leave the split bags behind at the curb. Do not mix yard waste piles and brush piles together. Crews will not collect mixed up piles. Brush is a separate collection. What should you do with yard waste when collection is over? Take yard waste to one of the three Streets Division drop-off sites. Check the drop-off site website to learn their hours and locations before loading your vehicle. Also, consider composting your leaves and yard waste at home. Yard waste and leaves are banned from trash and recycling carts. Do not place your yard waste material into the carts. Why does yard waste collection end in the spring? The crews collecting yard waste need to move onto other duties during the summer months, like road repair. Collection Returns in the Fall Curbside pickup for leaves and yard waste will return in the fall. Your fall set out dates will be published to the yard waste website later this year. Fall set-out dates are typically finalized and published sometime after the August student move out. You can expect them to be available on the website likely in late August or early September. Additional Information For additional information regarding yard waste collection, or other services provided by the Streets and Urban Forestry Division, please visit our website or contact us.

Every neighborhood has just one more spring yard waste set out date. This will be the final spring yard waste collection by the Streets Division for 2026. Curbside collection will return in the fall.When you should put out your yard waste for your final spring pickup depends on where you live.Get yo...

04/22/2026

Food Scraps Recycling Drop-off Returns to Madison Eastside Farmers' Market on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - Free food scraps recycling drop-off returns to the Madison Eastside Farmers' Market for the 2026 season! The first date food scraps will be accepted is Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Look for the free food scraps drop-off to drop off your coffee grounds, eggshells, and appropriate vegetable and fruit scraps so they can be composted. At the food scraps tent you can get a free bucket for carrying food scraps, guides, and even fun stickers about our collection goals. Food scraps drop-off at the Madison Eastside Market is the second food scraps drop-off site to open for the season. The first market site is located at the Westside Community Market. Madison Eastside Farmers' Market Details You will find the Madison Eastside Farmers' Market at 202 S. Ingersoll Street within McPike Park. There is plenty of free adjacent parking along East Wilson Street, or it's an easy trip down the Capital City Trail. Food scraps drop-off will be available at this market on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 7:00pm The appropriate scraps will be accepted every Tuesday evening starting on April 28, 2026, and ending on October 27, 2026. Additional details about the Madison Eastside Farmers' Market can be found on their website. What food scraps can you bring to the market to compost? You can bring coffee grounds, eggshells, raw fruits, raw vegetables, and other similar scraps. Do not bring meat, bones, baked goods, compostable plastics, paper products, grease, or dairy products (including cheese). Read more about what you can, and cannot, bring in for composting to the food scraps drop-off sites on the Streets Division's Food Scraps website. Staff at the food scraps drop-off tent will be there to help you, too, if you have any questions. Will there be other market sites? Yes! The Madison Eastside Market is the second of four total market sites the City of Madison will have this season. The markets begin collection at different times. Details about each of the market sites, including when they open, can be found on our food scraps website. More food scraps information Additional information about food waste prevention, food donation, and food scraps recycling can be found on the food scraps website.

Free food scraps recycling drop-off returns to the Madison Eastside Farmers' Market for the 2026 season!The first date food scraps will be accepted is Tuesday, April 28, 2026.Look for the free food scraps drop-off to drop off your coffee grounds, eggshells, and appropriate vegetable and fruit scraps...