2. Winter Weather Page

Inclement Weather

Trash & Recycling Pickup Services for Madison Area and Southern Wisconsin


Please see the information below for delays, rescheduling, and general reminders. (Last updated 1/21/25 at 9:09 a.m.)

  • Town of Newport: Trash collection has been delayed to Wednesday, 1/22. 
  • As of right now, all other routes are still scheduled to run on Tuesday, 1/21. If that changes, we will update this page. 
  • Extreme cold: When temperatures drop below a certain level, even if we still run routes, we will limit the number of times drivers get out of the truck for things like extra bags, tipped over carts, disables walk-up stops, etc. 
  • Inaccessible roads: Oftentimes, there are roads that are inaccessible during inclement weather. Especially alley-ways/carriage lanes. Please remember that trash/recycling trucks do not operate the same way smaller vehicles do and they need to stop/start frequently.
  • Knocked over carts: Drivers are not able to collect carts that are knocked over and cannot get out at every stop to upright them due to time constraints and safety concerns (for both our drivers and other drivers on the road). If you happen to be home and you see your cart has been tipped over, please set the carts upright if you're able to prior to our arrival so they can be serviced. Please do not place your carts on top of snowbanks.
  • Wind: If materials in carts are not bagged, excessive wind may create wind-blown litter. For safety and time constraints, the drivers are not able to get out at every stop to clean up. (If you bag your recycling, please use clear/transparent plastic bags.)
  • Safety: The safety of our drivers and the community is top priority. Thank you for your understanding!
  • Cart Placement: Please keep carts 4 feet away from each other and any other obstructions to prevent them from being tipped over during service, or not serviced at all. Please do not place carts on snowbanks or in the road, as it impedes the plows and carts may be knocked over prior to service. Drivers cannot get out at every home to upright the carts due to time and safety concerns. 
  • Different timing:  Pickup times may be different than residents are used to, either earlier or later. We recommend carts be out by 6:00 a.m. or the night before every week, as other factors can affect pickup time even when there's not inclement weather.

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