The City of Whitewater – Department of Public Works will collect leaf and yard waste during the established dates in October and November with no appointment needed.

Residents may place their bagged yard waste on the curb no earlier than Saturday, October 26, for collection during the week of:

• October 28 – November 1, 2024
  
  Residents may place their bagged yard waste on the curb no earlier than Saturday, November 9, for collection
  during the week of:
• November 11 – November 15, 2024
• November 18 – November 22, 2024
  
  However, all bags must be brought to the curb for final collection by Wednesday, November 20. Bio-Bags left outside in the elements during the winter months will NOT be collected during the spring collection.
  
  *Dates may be subject to change in the event we experience accumulating snow during this time.
  
  For residents who miss the collection deadline of November 22, a dumpster will be available at the City garage (150 E. Starin Rd.) between November 25 – December 6, 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. *Please note the facility will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. Spring collection will be dependent on weather conditions.
  
  Yard waste is defined as leaves, weeds, grass clippings, and yard and garden debris. Yard waste must be bagged in 33 gallon or smaller biodegradable, clear, or transparent bags only. Yard waste will not be collected if not properly bagged or placed in non-transparent or black bags. The City offers free Bio-Bags, in the fall only, at the Finance Department. [The Municipal Building is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 4:30 p.m.]
  
  Residents may also use the compost site to dispose of leaf and yard waste. The compost site is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. The compost site will close for the season at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
  
  Residents requesting brush collection should call 473-0560 or visit this page to make an appointment for pick up on Tuesdays. Requests must be made by 12:00 p.m. on the Monday before Tuesday’s brush collection.
  
  NOTICE: City Ordinance Chapter 12.08 – Street Obstructions, Section: 12.08.010 – Residents are prohibited from depositing any yard waste debris on right of ways other than City of Whitewater designated days.
  
  Brad Marquardt
  Director of Public Works
  262-473-0139
  bmarquardt@whitewater-wi.gov