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07/23/2026

Announcing Mooveapalooza!: A Donation & Mattress Recycling Event - The City of Madison Streets Division and the Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables is happy to announce the first ever Mooveapalooza! This is a one-day event at Alliant Energy Center where anyone can donate usable items like furniture, clothes, toys, non-perishable food, tools, décor, and more for free. And, special for this event, you will be able to recycle mattresses and box springs delivered to this location for a per item fee. When and where is Mooveapalooza? Mooveapalooza will be on Friday, August 14, 2026 from 8am to 2pm. The event will be held at Alliant Energy Center. On the Mooveapalooza website, there is a simple map to help guide you to the donation area. You need to enter the Alliant Energy Center from Rimrock Rd and follow the road toward the New Holland Pavilions. The donation and mattress recycling areas will be in the large parking lots to the south of the New Holland Pavilions, near the administrative buildings. And on the day of the event, there will be signs to help. What can you donate during Mooveapalooza? We are partnering with St. Vincent de Paul and Habitat for Humanity to make this donation event possible. At the St. Vincent de Paul area, you can donate items like clothes, books, toys, non-perishable food items, and other small household items. Be sure you box or bag up these items before you bring them. Visit the St. Vincent de Paul website on what they accept and how you should package the items. At the Habitat for Humanity area, you can donate furniture, tools, home décor, and other items. Make sure you clean any dust or debris off these items before you donate them. Visit the Habitat for Humanity website for more details about what they accept. Mattress Recycling Details for Mooveapalooza 7 Rivers Recycling from LaCrosse, WI will be providing mattress and box spring recycling for this one-day event. Mattresses collected by the City of Madison during large item pickup, or delivered to the drop-off sites, are sent to the Dane County Landfill. Having mattress recycling at Mooveapalooza is a special opportunity. To have your mattress (and/or box spring) recycled at Mooveapalooza, you need to bring the items to the event. There is a $20 charge for each mattress and box spring delivered for recycling. The charge is the same regardless of the size of the mattress or box spring. This charge is paid directly to 7 Rivers Recycling, and they can accept payment in cash or credit card. Your mattresses & box springs must be dry. And you need to remove the sheets, covers, and all other bedding. 7 Rivers Recycling will accept futon mattresses and memory foam mattresses. In order for your mattresses to be accepted, they cannot be stained with bodily fluids. They cannot be moldy, or otherwise extremely soiled. Mattresses cannot be infested with bugs or other animals. More Information Thank you St. Vincent de Paul, Habitat for Humanity, and 7 Rivers Recycling for helping Dane County Waste & Renewables and the City of Madison Streets Division put on the inaugural Mooveapalooza event. Additional details about Mooveapalooza can be found on the event's webpage. For more information about the annual downtown August move-out, visit the Moving Days webpage. To learn about other opportunities to donate your items so they do not go to waste in the landfill, visit our Reuse website for more resources.

The City of Madison Streets Division and the Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables is happy to announce the first ever Mooveapalooza! This is a one-day event at Alliant Energy Center where anyone can donate usable items like furniture, clothes, toys, non-perishable food, tools, décor, and mo...

07/17/2026

UPDATE: Drop-off Sites Will Close at 11:00am on Friday, July 17, 2026. - The air quality due to the wildfires appears to be worsening, with readings ranging from very unhealthy to hazardous. The Streets Division drop-off sites will close at 11am on Friday, July 17, 2026, in response to these air quality conditions. As a reminder, changes to Streets Division services are posted to our website and also shared with residents who sign up for email updates. For additional information about Streets Division services, please contact our offices.

The air quality due to the wildfires appears to be worsening, with readings ranging from very unhealthy to hazardous.The Streets Division drop-off sites will close at 11am on Friday, July 17, 2026, in response to these air quality conditions.

07/17/2026

For Friday July 17, Drop-off Sites Open & Minimally Staffed; Sites Will Close if Air Conditions Worsen - The unhealthy air quality due to the wildfires continues. At the time of this publication (just after 8am), conditions are slightly improved compared to yesterday (7/16/26). The Streets Division drop-off sites are open for City of Madison residents for their normal Friday hours. Sites are minimally staffed. However, should air quality conditions worsen the drop-off sites will close, just like they did on Thursday. If the drop-off sites close, we will post the announcement on the Streets Division website, and send out notices to residents who have signed up to receive email updates about our services. You can sign up to receive email updates about our services on our website. If you are choosing to use a drop-off site today, do not anticipate help unloading from staff today due to the unhealthy air quality. The sites will be self-service. Streets Division staff will be monitoring the air quality throughout the day, and adjustments to drop-off sites and other operations for the health and safety of staff will be made as needed. For additional information about Streets Division services, please contact our offices.

The unhealthy air quality due to the wildfires continues. At the time of this publication (just after 8am), conditions are slightly improved compared to yesterday (7/16/26). The Streets Division drop-off sites are open for City of Madison residents for their normal Friday hours. Sites are minimally....

07/16/2026

Streets Division Drop-off Sites Closed Due to Unhealthy Air Quality - Due to the unhealthy to hazardous air quality due to the wildfires, drop-off sites are now closed for Thursday, July 16, 2026 We apologize for the inconvenience. As of the publication of this release, we hope to be able to provide drop-off site services for the normal Friday hours on 7/17/26. But, if air quality remains dangerously poor, we may need to close. Should our hours need to change, it will be posted to the Streets Division website, and also shared with individuals who have signed up to receive email updates regarding our services. We greatly appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we attempt to balance resident service expectations with the health and safety of staff that's providing the services. For additional information about Streets Division services, please contact our offices.

Due to the unhealthy to hazardous air quality due to the wildfires, drop-off sites are now closed for Thursday, July 16, 2026We apologize for the inconvenience.As of the publication of this release, we hope to be able to provide drop-off site services for the normal Friday hours on 7/17/26. But, if....

07/14/2026

Help Your Trees: Urban Forestry Reminds Residents to Water Newly Planted Trees - If a tree has been planted on the terrace in front of your home by Urban Forestry within the last five years, or if you had a tree planted on your private property in that same window of time, please water the tree as needed to increase its chance of survival.Young trees need watering, especially while conditions are abnormally dry like they are now.Starting on today, July 14, 2026, Urban Forestry deployed crews to water young trees on the terrace. However, there are 100,000 terrace trees around Madison - so we can use your help watering the trees in front of your home. And you should water any young trees on your private property, too. How to Water a Tree Trees may require 10 gallons of water a week. Be careful not to over water. You should take any rainfall into account as well.You can tell if a young tree needs watering by checking the soil. The soil around the tree should be moist, like a wrung-out sponge.When watering, make sure the water flow is slow enough so the ground absorbs the water and does not run off. Dispense the water all around the tree so the entire root ball can be hydrated. Additional Resources More information about caring for new trees can be found on the Urban Forestry website.For more information specifically about tree watering, the Wisconsin DNR published a useful article about this topic or check out the US Forest Services' Tree Owner's Manual.

If a tree has been planted on the terrace in front of your home by Urban Forestry within the last five years, or if you had a tree planted on your private property in that same window of time, please water the tree as needed to increase its chance of survival.Young trees need watering, especially wh...

07/14/2026

6 giraffes collected - 18 more to go!

Our food scraps drop-off sites at neighborhood farmers markets hope to collect 48,000 pounds this market season. That's the weight of 24 giraffes.

As of July 11, we've collected 13,060 pounds of corn cobs, apple cores, coffee grounds, egg shells, and other compostable scraps.

Join us with your scraps today (Tuesday) at the Madison Eastside Farmers; Market or the South Madison Market.

Or, swing by tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Capitol View Farmers' Market off Cottage Grove Rd.

Or maybe Saturday at the Westside Community Market.

07/06/2026

Last Chance to Take the Recycle Better Class in 2026 - The City of Madison Streets Division has partnered again this year with Sustain Dane to offer the Recycle Better class. Your last chance to take the class this year is coming up on July 23, 2026. By taking this recycling workshop, you can help your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers learn the right way to recycle more. Why take the Recycle Better class? The class will teach you why it's important to recycle right, and it will give you the knowledge and confidence to help your community recycle better, too. Once you're done with both class sessions, you can become a Certified Recycling Steward to share useful recycling knowledge that your family, friends, and neighbors would like to know, but maybe just don't know who to ask.Class Details Each online course has two 90-minute sessions. The first session will be on July 23, 2026, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm with its concluding session on July 30 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. You must register first to attend the class. More details can be found on the Sustain Dane registration webpage, or the Streets Division's website. Sustain Dane charges a small tuition ($15) to attend. If cost is a burden, please contact Sam Wordette at Sustain Dane to ask about having the tuition waived. Why does recycling right and the Recycling Better course matter? We have seen fires here in Madison from things put into the recycling that do not belong. When you place things into the recycling cart that do not belong, it raises the costs of the Resource Recovery Special Charge because the trash needs to be removed from the good recyclables. And, the wrong items can even be dangerous to the people who work at the facilities, too.How You Help People like you can take the Recycle Better course to help your neighbors, co-workers, fellow congregants, and members of your online communities reach local recycling information. This will help spread correct local recycling guidelines so more Madisonians learn the right thing to do with the waste we all generate daily. Free Recycling Resources City of Madison recycling information is free and readily available. You can learn what you can put in the recycling cart at your home by visiting the Streets Division's recycling website. There are many other free resources are available, too. There are magnets, paper guides, and even vinyl stickers all available to help you recycle the right way at your home. They are available for free by contacting the Streets Division. Free copies of the Recyclopedia booklet are available at your Madison Public Library and the Streets Division offices. Additional Information For more information about the City of Madison Streets Division's recycling program, please visit our website. For more information about Sustain Dane and the classes and services they provide, visit their page.

The City of Madison Streets Division has partnered again this year with Sustain Dane to offer the Recycle Better class.Your last chance to take the class this year is coming up on July 23, 2026.By taking this recycling workshop, you can help your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers learn the r...

07/01/2026

Follow your normal trash & recycling schedule on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Unsure what your schedule is? Get yours on the Streets Division's website, cityofmadison.com/Streets

06/29/2026

Drop-off Sites Closed on July 4, 2026; No Changes for Trash & Recycling Schedule - The Streets Division drop-off sites will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Since the holiday falls on a Saturday, there will be no changes to the trash and recycling collection schedule. People with a Friday and Monday curbside pickup should place the carts out for collection on their normal date. Drop-off Site Information Streets Division drop-off sites will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Drop-off sites will remain closed on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Drop-off sites are closed on Sundays. The drop-off sites will reopen for their regularly scheduled hours on Monday, July 6, 2026. Details on drop-off site hours, rules, and materials accepted can be found on the drop-off webpage. Streets Division Drop-off Site Information There Are No Changes to Trash & Recycling Collection This Week or Next Week Since the July 4 holiday falls on a Saturday, there are no changes to the trash and recycling schedule. If you have a Friday collection day by the Streets Division, have the scheduled cart (or carts) out for emptying by 6:30am on Friday, July 3, 2026. And if you have a Monday collection day by the Streets Division, have the scheduled cart (carts) at the curb for pickup by 6:30am on Monday, July 6, 2026. How to Keep Track of Your Trash & Recycling Schedule We know holiday schedules can be confusing. Thankfully, there are two easy things you can do to help.Get Your Collection Calendar We know a lot of people just do whatever their neighbors do when it's time to roll out carts for pickup. But how do you know if they're right? Neighbors mix up holiday schedules, too. Get a copy of the Streets Division's trash and recycling collection schedule for your home from our website. Streets Division Website If you would like a paper copy mailed to you instead of printing it off yourself, just call or email us. And we will send one out for free. Streets Division Contact InformationSign Up for Email Updates Whenever our schedules change, we send out a message to everyone who has signed up for the "Trash & Recycling Schedule Updates" email list. It's a free handy reminder about all schedule changes, including holiday closures and severe weather delays. Nearly 1,500 Madisonians have signed up to be part of this email list already. You can sign up on our website. Trash & Recycling information Webpage Additional Information More details about the Streets & Urban Forestry Division's services can be found at our website or by contacting our offices.

The Streets Division drop-off sites will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.Since the holiday falls on a Saturday, there will be no changes to the trash and recycling collection schedule. People with a Friday and Monday curbside pickup should place the....

06/15/2026

No Streets Division Collections or Drop-off on Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026 - There will be no recycling, trash, brush, or large item collections performed by the City of Madison Streets Division on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The Streets Division drop-off sites and offices will also be closed. Friday Collection Day? Set Carts Out on Monday, June 22, 2026. If your trash and recycling is collected on Fridays by the City of Madison Streets Division, place the scheduled cart (or carts) out for emptying by 6:30am on Monday, June 22, 2026. If you set the carts out after 6:30am, you may miss your collection opportunity. Trash and Recycling Collection Schedules Available Online or Request a Paper Copy Check the Streets Division website to see how this holiday, and others coming up, change your trash and recycling pickup. See your next upcoming scheduled pickups on the main webpage. Or download a copy of your full collection calendar. If you want a paper copy of the calendar mailed to you, or if you have trouble with the online form, contact us. Drop-off Sites Information The Streets Division drop-off sites will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026. They will reopen for their normal posted hours on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Check the Streets Division website to learn locations, their operations hours, and the material they accept. Please be aware that the entrance to the Quann-Olin Parkway drop-off site is actually on Quann-Olin Parkway. Follow the street signs. Use our map. Your phone will not give you the correct directions to the entrance. Resident Service Office Information Streets Division offices to answer questions, help set up large item work orders, and other customer service style questions regarding Streets Division services will be closed on June 19, 2026. Offices will reopen on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 7:30am. More Streets Division Information Additional information about services provided by Streets and Urban Forestry Division staff can be found on our website. Streets Division Information

There will be no recycling, trash, brush, or large item collections performed by the City of Madison Streets Division on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The Streets Division drop-off sites and offices will also be closed.Friday Collection Day? Set Carts Out on Monday,...