Waukesha trash pickup: cost and carts
Trash service in Waukesha costs about $14 a month ($165 a year). Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
City of Waukesha (collection contract with John's Disposal). Billed by: Annual special charge, added to the property tax bill if not paid at City Hall by November 6.
Pay or manage it
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Garbage and recycling service (flat annual charge per household unit) | $13.75 | $165 |
Every household unit eligible for city service pays the same charge regardless of cart size.
Ways to pay less
- Private garbage service: no city charge. Properties that receive private service will not see the special charge on their property tax bill. How: See the city's garbage and recycling special charge page.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| November 6, 2026 (in 2 days) | Pay the garbage and recycling charge at City Hall by this date; otherwise it is added to the property tax bill. |
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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