NEW! As of December 20, 2004 old appliances such as refrigerators,stoves and air conditioners are no longer collected by city crews. Appliances and scrap metal are recycled. Freon is recovered by a contractor from appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners before disposal. Appliances will still be accepted at city Self-Help Centers.

If you find a pile of discarded tires, please call the City of Milwaukee Health Department for pickup, (414) 286-3538. Residents of Milwaukee and city property owners may take up to five tires to the Self-Help Centers for recycling. For a list of materials accepted at the Self-Help Centers, Click Here.

The disposal of construction and demolition materials at Self-Help Centers is limited to two cubic yards per trip. Disposal of quantities equal to or less than two cubic yards is free of charge to residents who bring the debris to a Self-Help Center. Two cubic yards equals 3' x 3' x 6' or the amount of material that fits in the bed of a typical pickup truck. Construction and demolition debris includes concrete, dirt, drywall, wood waste and roofing material.

For larger amounts of construction and demolition debris, disposal is available for a charge at the following sites. Call ahead for disposal costs.

American Resource Recovery
(414) 357-6300
9168 N. 124th St.

Metro Recycling & Disposal Facility
(414) 529-6180
10712 S. 124th St., Franklin

Parkview Recycling & Disposal Facility
(414) 253-8620
N96 W13475 County Line Rd.,
Menomonee Falls