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 2012 garbage container fees are:
  • 45 gallon $107
  • 60 gallon $111
  • 95 gallon $119
  • All container users shall pay a user fee.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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 Tuesdays ONLY IF it has a sticker attached. Stickers may be purchased from the City Hall during regular business hours.

  • Stickers must be purchased by 12:00 noon on Friday in order to be picked up the following Wednesday.
  • Stickers for appliances WITHOUT FREON, (stoves, washers, dryers, etc.) furniture, carpeting, etc. are $25.00.
  • Automobile tires will not be picked up.
  • Please note: Veolia Environmental Services will not pick up items containing Freon or electronics. Residents must contact a refrigeration equipment service company for proper disposal.

Recycling Schedule

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.


Batteries, Waste Oil, Concrete

Batteries, waste oil, and concrete will not be picked up by Veolia. Calumet County residents who change their own oil can recycle used engine oil at various locations in Calumet County. Contact City Hall at 920-756-2250 for the local locations.


E-Cycle Wisconsin

Wisconsin's electronics recycling law was signed by Governor Doyle in October 2009 as Act 50. The law establishes a statewide program, now called the E-Cycle Wisconsin program, to collect and recycle certain electronic devices. It is based on a product stewardship approach, which assigns primary responsibility for collection and recycling to the manufacturer. The law also bans certain electronics from Wisconsin landfills and incinerators after September 1, 2010.

Who does the law affect? All Wisconsin residents are affected by a prohibition on disposing of designated electronics in a landfill or incinerator after September 1, 2010. Wisconsin's electronics recycling law covers electronics sold to/used by Wisconsin households and K-12 public schools. Electronic devices include; consumer computers, printers, video display devices, computer peripherals, fax machines, DVD players, VCRÕs and other video players, and phones with video displayers.

Electronic recycling collectors in the Brillion area include; Best Buy in Appleton and Green Bay, American TV in Appleton, Lamp Recyclers Inc. in Green Bay, Milwaukee PC in Green Bay and Manitowoc, WM Recycle American, LLC in Whitelaw, and Manitowoc County Recycling Center in Manitowoc. Residents are encouraged to contact the collector before taking electronics to a site.

For more information on E-Cycle Wisconsin, visit the DNR website at www.dnr.wi.gov/ecyclewisconsin.