Garbage and Recycling Services
City of Brillion residents enjoy good quality municipal services. Brillion is committed to quality, service, and an environment-friendly atmosphere, balancing the needs of residents, business, and industry with those of it's rural surroundings.
Updates and schedules for refuse and recycling pick-up and procedures for successful community composting are available on this page. Thank you for "Helping us help nature."
Garbage and Recycling Policy
The costs for pickup and disposal of garbage and recycling are charged as a separate user charge, and are not included in the tax rate. This charge will be payable to the City with the first installment of property taxes, which are due January 31st, of each year.
The 2007 garbage container fees are:
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45 gallon $86.99
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60 gallon $91.19
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95 gallon $97.87
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All container users shall pay a user fee.
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Single-family Residential: Will be charged for a minimum of one (1) container, which includes recycling, with additional containers charged for garbage collection and landfill/dumping only.
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Multi-family: (Duplex and up) Will be allowed and charged a minimum of one (1) container per two (2) dwelling units, or the option to contract individually with a private contractor for a dumpster. If two (2) or more containers are used, the full user fee will be charged for each container. If multi-families with a dumpster(s) continue to utilize curbside pick up for recyclables, they will be charged separately by the City for this service.
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Businesses: Will be allowed and charged a minimum of one (1) container, which includes recycling, per business unit, or the option to contract individually with a private contractor for a dumpster. Additional containers will be charged for garbage collection and landfill/dumping only. If businesses with a dumpster(s) continue to utilize curbside pick up for recyclables, they will be charged separately by the City for this service.
NOTE: For residents living in the Brillion Mobile Home Park, please contact your park manager regarding garbage and recycling collections and charges.
If you have any questions, concerns or special situations, please contact the City Hall at 756-2250.
City Garbage Collection
A private carrier under contract with the City of Brillion collects refuse. Collections are made every Wednesday. Residential collection charges are indicated as a line item on your annual property tax bill.
To contact Veolia Environmental Services, call 1-888-688-4005 or call City Hall at 756-2250.
Large Item Pickup
Items too large to fit into the polycart, such as furniture, will be collected on Wednesdays ONLY IF it has a sticker attached. Stickers may be purchased from the City Hall during regular business hours.
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Stickers must be purchased by 12:00 noon on Friday in order to be picked up the following Wednesday.
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Stickers for appliances WITHOUT FREON, (stoves, washers, dryers, etc.) furniture, carpeting, TV's, etc. are $5.00.
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Automobile tires will not be picked up.
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Please note: Veolia Environmental Services will not pick up items containing Freon. Residents must contact a refrigeration equipment service company for proper disposal.
 Recycling Schedule
NEW! 2007 Garbage and Recycling Collection Schedule
Includes recycling guidelines, for computers, tires, and waste oil. Great information for the environmentally conscious community!
The Community Recycling Program is an environmental project designed to "help us help nature." The curbside pickups are completed by a contracted private carrier to recycle tin cans, aluminum, plastic jugs and other bottles, glass bottles, newspapers and cardboard.
Managing Used Oil
City of Brillion Residents may put used oil in a clearly labeled container like a milk jug and set it next to the recyclables on recycling day. You may also ask your auto dealer or auto repair garage if they'll accept your used oil. Otherwise, use a professional oil changing service and let them manage your used oil.
Used Computers and Computer Equipment
The City of Brillion does not have the capabilities of collecting used computers and equipment. Computers and their peripherals contain a number of hazardous wastes that are harmful to the environment, including lead, cadmium, and mercury. Wisconsin hazardous waste regulations (ch. NR 610 and 615) prohibit businesses and institutions from disposing of computers in landfills. No similar regulations apply to Wisconsin residents, but for those who are concerned about the integrity of Wisconsin's environment, there are a few options to consider:
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Check with schools or nonprofit organizations to see if the computer is worthy of reuse. Donations are tax deductible.
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Deliver your used computer/parts to the Brown County Household Hazardous Waste facility at 2561 S. Broadway, Green Bay. Get more details by calling the Calumet County UWEX office at 920-849-1450 or 989-2700 or http://www.co.brown.wi.us/solid_waste/index.htm
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Deliver your used computer to one of the Department of Corrections used computer drop-off sites. Sites closest to Calumet County are located in Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, and Plymouth. http://www.buybsi.com/images/PDF/dropoffsites.pdf
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Utilize the Department of Natural Resources Recycling Markets Directory to locate a potential outlet. Search for electronics. No endorsements are implied of companies included in the directory. http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/markets/matsearch.asp
Yard Waste Disposal Services and Facilities
City Compost Site
Location: USH 10 (Ryan Street), behind the Vocational School
Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Facility Usage: City Residents Only
Yard waste may be disposed of at the City compost site daily. The City compost site is located on W. Ryan Street (Hwy 10), behind the Vocational School.
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Yard waste includes all materials originating in the yard and garden, which are capable of natural decomposition, including leaves, grass clippings, and other vegetation.
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Stumps, root balls, brush, limbs and branches may be taken to the Compost Site.
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Please place items in the appropriate bin.
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Please do not leave boxes and bags at the compost site. These materials will not readily decompose.
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Homeowners are encouraged to return grass clippings to the soil in their lawn. It not only takes away the hassle of having to bag the clippings, but it also puts organic nitrogen (a valuable fertilizer) back into the soil.
Please do not dispose of garbage, white goods, recyclables, construction materials or tires at the Compost Site. These items may be disposed through Onxy Waste Services.
Curbside Chipping
During the spring, summer and fall, the City will chip all brush, branches and limbs that have been placed on the curbside the first Monday of the month, May - October (weather permitting.)
The last day of curbside chipping will be the first Monday in October.
Branches and limbs must be no longer than six (6) feet in length and no more than six (6) inches in diameter.
Wood Chips: Half or quarter loads of wood chips may be picked up at the City Compost Site.
The City encourages residents to take brush, branches and limbs to the City Compost Site.
Please do not mix the compost materials (grass clippings, leaves and miscellaneous vegetation such as flowers, garden plants, etc.) with the brush, branches and limbs.
Yard waste may be disposed at the City Compost Site daily.
Curbside Leaf Pickup
Beginning in early October, City Residents may rake leaves into the curb line of the street.
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Please do not place leaves in the curb line at any other time. Rather, compost leaves on site, or dispose of them, without charge, at the City Compost Site.
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When raking leaves into the street, please place them into shallow/small piles along the curb line, one (1) foot away from the curb if possible.
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Leaves in the terrace area will not be picked up.
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Please do not mix branches, limbs or brush with the leaves, for they clog the street sweeper.
If you wish to get rid of the leaves in a more timely manner, you may take them to the City Compost Site.
Resources for Home Composting
Home composting is an excellent and very cost effective way to give back to nature, and to your own yard! If you have questions, please check out these resources below. (List prepared 6/2005 by Mary Kohrell, Calumet County UW Extension.)
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UW Extension's InfoSource - 24 hour phone and web answers to common questions.
Dial 1-800-441-4636 or log on to http://infosource.uwex.edu and select "Garden & Landscape Select message 468" (Compost: an overview); 316 (Compost: a sampe of techniques); or 317 (Compost & mulch: oak leaves and pine needles.
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Calumet County Master Composters
c/o Mary Kohrell
Calumet county UW Extension
920-849-1450 ext. 3 or 920-989-2700 ext 288
email: Kohrell.mary@co.calumet.wi.us
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Ledge View Nature Center
Jean Haack, Naturalist and Master Composter
920-849-7094
ledge@dotnet.com
Brillion Water and Sewer Utilities
Contact Information
City of Brillion Wastewater Treatment Facility
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Any questions or concerns can be addressed by the City Clerk/Treasurer's Office.
Contact Joy Buboltz, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer
Brillion City Hall 130 Calumet Street, Brillion
Phone: 920-756-2250
Hours: Monday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
NEW! Consumer Confidence Reports from Brillion Waterworks
To read the latest water quality report, click here >>. If you would like to know more about the information contained in this report, please contact William C Drumm at (920) 756-2850.
Billing Information
Water and Sewer Utilities are billed quarterly. Public Fire Protection Service Charges are also included on the bill. Cash, checks or money orders are accepted.
Make checks payable to the Brillion Utility Commission
130 Calumet Street, Brillion WI 54110
Water Utility Rates
Brillion property owners connected to the water and sewer service area are charged a quarterly service charge plus a volume charge on all bills.
Water Rates: Quarterly Service Charges
Water Rates: Volume Charges
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First 40,000 gallons - $1.50 per 1,000 gallons
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Next 60,000 gallons - $1.35 per 1,000 gallons
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Next 400,000 gallons - $1.15 per 1,000 gallons
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Over 500,000 gallons - $0.95 per 1,000 gallons
Sewer Utility Rates
Brillion property owners connected to the sewer service area are charged a quarterly rate plus a volume charge on all bills.
Sewer Rates: Quarterly Base Charge
Sewer Rates: Volume Charges
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Residential: $2.89 per 1,000 gallons of water used. (Residential third quarter will not exceed second quarter.)
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All other uses: $2.89 per 1,000 gallons of water used
Quarterly Public Fire Protection Service Charge
This service charge is a flat fee dictated by the size of meter servicing the property.
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