Madison trash pickup: cost and carts
Trash service in Madison costs about $5 a month ($65 a year). Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
City of Madison Streets Division. Billed by: Recycling only: the Resource Recovery Special Charge on the Municipal Services (water) bill; trash pickup is paid through property tax.
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Recycling (Resource Recovery Special Charge, flat per dwelling unit) | $5.40 | $65 |
The Resource Recovery Special Charge is a flat rate per dwelling unit and covers recycling only.
Changing your cart
Recycling cannot be opted out of; trash collection in carts is paid through property taxes.
Sources
Checked October 30, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.
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