The standard cart size for the City of Verona is a 95-gallon trash cart (brown) and a 95-gallon recycling cart (blue). 65-gallon carts are available as well. There is a one-time $45.00 fee to have us switch your cart(s) to a different size at the curb after the initial delivery. Please contact us to make arrangements.
The normally scheduled service days for the City of Verona are Monday through Thursday, depending on your address. Trash is collected every week and recyclables are collected every other week. Recycling carts put out on a non-recycling collection week will not be picked up. Residents must have their carts put out by 7:00 am. Pickup times may vary from week to week. Trash and recycling are picked up at separate times during the day.
Carts should be placed at the end of your driveway and be within two feet of the street. The carts should be placed on level ground and should be at least four feet from any obstacle such as utility poles, mailboxes, trees and parked cars. The handles of the carts should face your house so that the lids open properly when being dumped.
Trash:
Only household trash can be put in your trash cart. Do not place any recyclables, brush/leaves, construction materials, demolition, electronics or hazardous materials in your cart.
Recycling:
Please see our recycling page for a list of acceptable items, printable copies in English and Spanish, a 7-minute video of what happens to your recycling, 1-minute recycling tip videos, and a video on solid waste technology in Wisconsin ("Becoming Stewards of Recycling", which aired on the Into The Outdoors television series).
Trash:
You may place up to five additional bags of trash next to your cart for pickup without a charge. Bags must be no larger than 32-gallons, no heavier than 50 pounds each, and placed in black bags. Any additional bags beyond five can picked up, if prearranged and prepaid for the extra charges. Please do not overload your cart; the lid on your trash cart should shut. If you consistently have additional trash, you may want to consider a larger or additional trash cart. Please call us for details at 608-257-4285.
Recycling:
Please call our office at 608-257-4285 to prepay for all additional recycling bags prior to your pickup day. Unlike trash, no additional bags are included. Please do not overload your carts; the lid on your recycling cart should shut. The extra bag fee is $3.00 per bag for 2022. Additional recycling must be placed in a clear plastic bag no larger than 32-gallons and no heavier than 50 pounds. Extra cardboard should be flattened and placed in the clear plastic bag as well. Do not tie or bundle cardboard. Additional cardboard can be taken to the City of Verona drop-off site. If you consistently have additional recycling, you may want to consider a larger or additional recycling cart. Please call us for details at 608-257-4285.
Trash:
Additional carts are available for an annual fee ($99.00 for 2022). Please contact us to schedule a delivery.
Recycling:
Additional carts are available for an annual fee ($99.00 for 2022). Please contact us to schedule a delivery.
Some items are included in your utilities, such as non-metal furniture. Please see the bulk item guidelines for more information. If the items are not included, such as appliances, we may still be able to pick up the item for a fee. Please contact our office at 608-257-4285 for pricing and alternative disposal options.
No. The carts are not to be taken from the existing household. If you move to a new home in City of Verona, please contact us to set up delivery for the new address.
Please call us at (608) 257-4285. The carts are the property of the Pellitteri Waste Systems. We will take care of any normal wear and tear or damage done by our trucks. There is a fee to the resident if the cart is damaged (other than normal wear and tear) or stolen while in their custody.
Many factors can contribute to whether carts remain upright after being emptied. The automated system uses hydraulic arms to pick up the cart and dump it into the truck which are controlled by a joystick from inside the truck. The carts tend to be top-heavy once empty, especially for 65 gallon carts. Depending on how flat the surface of where the cart has been set, as well the size of the cart, how heavy the contents of the cart were, moisture on the outside of the cart, and the amount of wind, it can be very difficult to set the carts down without them tipping over. Due to safety concerns for both residents and the drivers, the drivers are not able to get out of their trucks to set cart back upright at every home. There are many benefits to the automated system, especially for safety and cost savings to residents. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with the automated system.
The automated cart dumping process lifts the cart upside down and stops with a slight jolt. If the material is wedged tightly in the cart the material may not come out. Please put heavier items in the bottom of the cart and do not compact the material.
The City of Verona operates a drop-off site for some materials (not including household trash). Please see their website for full details. Trash items that cannot be donated or recycled can be taken to the Dane County Landfill.
Occasionally carts are missed or there are obstacles obstructing the collection of a cart such as a parked car. Please call Pellitteri at 608-257-4285 to report a cart not being collected.
Brush and yard waste cannot be placed in your trash or recycling carts. Brush and yard waste are both banned from landfills in Wisconsin. Please check with your local municipality to see how you are supposed to handle your brush or yard waste. Many municipalities have drop-off sites and some may provide curbside pickup. Brush is generally defined as branches or limbs while yard waste includes grass clippings, leaves, weeds, vines, vegetable/plant matter, hay/straw, and twigs less than half an inch in diameter (roughly as thick as your thumb) and less than 12 inches long. The only exception is “invasive plant species” (or “noxious weeds”), which must go to the landfill. Pellitteri customers must place invasive plant species in black trash bags in your trash container with a note on the bag that says it contains invasive plant species so drivers don’t think it’s yard waste. Common invasive plant species include garlic mustard, honeysuckle, purple loosestrife, buckthorn and more.
