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1. What do I do if my trash or recycling are not collected as expected?

If your items were not collected as expected, you may contact Public Works (262) 375-5325 or email and we will contact Waste Management on your behalf. You may also contact Waste Management directly at 888-960-0008.

2. What can be placed in the trash cart?

Typical Items collected include:

Household refuse: It is optional to place household/kitchen refuse/waste in bags, however carts will remain cleaner longer if a bag is used and less debris will blow out of the cart when emptied

Carpeting / furniture / lumber: All items must fit into the cart. If items are too large for the cart, you will need to arrange a special pickup with                                                           Waste Management - (888) 960-0008.     (Fees will apply)

Construction waste: Provided the resident performed their own work and the materials are placed in the cart and do not prevent the lid from from being closed

Paint cans (latex): Paint should be in a dry or hardened state. Floor dry or kitty litter can be used to achieve this, cans should then be placed in the cart

Christmas wreaths and garland (trees are chipped by village crews separately)

3. What type of items cannot be placed in the trash cart?

Not collected:

• Toxic / hazardous waste 
• Medicine or medical supplies 
• Yard waste 
• Auto parts / fluids / Tires
• Batteries (except alkaline), fluorescent tubes/bulbs, or thermostats 
• Explosive materials or ammunition 
• Electronics
• Appliances

4. How do I dispose of a mattress?

This is one of the most common questions. Mattresses are large and if the company you've purchased a new mattress from does not haul the old one away, what can you do with it? The Village of Grafton does not pick up or routinely offer a location for drop-offs of mattresses. 

The Village does offer several "dumpster days" during summer months. Please see the Recycling Calendar for dates and details.

Looking for creative and environmentally friendly ways to dispose of a mattress. Check out this article. 

5. How do I get rid of bulky items?

Large Items/Bulk Service

• Large items can be taken to the Orchard Ridge site, N96 W13073 Countyline Rd in Menomonee Falls for a nominal fee Monday - Friday; 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more information please call Waste Management directly at (888) 909-4458. Click here to access the Orchard Ridge Website  Large Items/Bulk Service  Large Items/Bulk ServiceLarge Items/Bulk Service.
• Large items can also be taken to Ozaukee Iron & Metal, 728 Schmitz Drive, Port Washington, for a nominal fee Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm and Saturdays 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. For more information please call Ozaukee Iron & Metal directly at (262) 284-4060. Click here to access the Ozaukee Iron & Metal Website  Large Items/Bulk Service  Large Items/Bulk ServiceLarge Items/Bulk Service.
• Waste Management will also provide a curbside bulk pickup, upon request, for an additional fee, call (888) 960-0008.
• Another option is a BAGSTER. Purchase a BAGSTER and Waste Management will pick it up. Click here for additional information  Large Items/Bulk Service  Large Items/Bulk ServiceLarge Items/Bulk Service. 
• A dumpster will be available to VILLAGE OF GRAFTON residents at the Municipal Services Facility. In 2023 the dumpster will be available on the THIRD FRIDAY in June (16th), July (21th), & August (18th) from 7:00 AM to noon. Proof of Village residency was required and the fee was $25 per load. 
•  To make use of this dumpster, stop in the Municipal Services Facility Office. Staff will verify residency and collect payment.
•  Village staff will inspect the load to ensure items being disposed of are not banned from the landfill.
•  What fits into a standard pickup truck shall be considered a load.

6. How do I dispose of electronics?

The Public Works Department, 675 North Green Bay Road, accepts electronics for recycling. Electronics include but are not limited to: computers, monitors, printers, DVD players, VCR's, and stereos. Electronics will be accepted at the office with proof of Village residency.

Televisions are accepted, however there is fee:

$35 if the TV is 30 inches or smaller / $45 if the TV is over 30 inches

All monitors are $10.

There is no charge for all other electronics.

You can obtain additional recycling information and updates at: Wisconsin DNR.

7. How do I dispose of large appliances?

The Public Works Department, 675 North Green Bay Road, will accept all major household appliances including:

• Air Conditioners / Dehumidifiers / Refrigerators
• Microwaves / Water Coolers / Freezers
• Water Heaters / Washers / Stoves
• Oven/Ranges / Dryers / Dishwashers

There is no charge for this service, however you must register in the front office and be able to unload the appliance without assistance.

Hours for appliance drop off are Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

8. How do I dispose of hazardous waste?

Household hazardous waste is accepted at:

Veolia ES Technical Solutions

1275 Mineral Springs Dr.

Port Washington, WI 53074

Questions:  Questions should be directed to Veolia at (262) 243-8998.

Hours:  Monday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Accepted Items:  Some items accepted (but not limited to) are:

• Antifreeze
• Household batteries
• Drain cleaners
• Gasoline / fuels
• Thinner / stripper
• Paints / stains
• Wood preservative
• Insect sprays
• Weed killers
• Solvent-based cleaners and glues
• Thermometers
• Fluorescent lamps

Learn more about hazardous waste disposal from the WI DNR

9. How do I dispose of batteries?

According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, single-use alkaline batteries have little recycling value and may be safely thrown in the trash. Interested to learn more? Click here to learn more from WI DNR. Click here to learn more from the EPA.

Click here for additional battery types.