The City of Whitewater – Department of Public Works will collect bagged leaves and yard waste the:
Week of March 31 – April 4, 2025 and Week of April 7 – April 11, 2025
*Dates may be subject to change in the event we experience accumulating snow during this time.

Yard waste is defined as leaves, 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 Bio-Bags, at the Finance Department window, in the fall only.

All bags must be brought to the curb by 7:00 a.m., on Thursday, April 10, for collection by City staff.

Residents may also use the compost site to dispose of bagged leaves and yard waste. The compost site, 599 N. Jefferson Street, will on open on Saturdays beginning April 5, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and Wednesdays, starting April 9, from 3:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m. The city will provide a loader for loading chips and compost beginning Saturday, April 5. This loader will be available on the first Saturday of each month until the site closes for the season on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Residents requesting brush collection should call (262) 473-0560 by noon on Monday to make an appointment for pick up on Tuesdays.

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
bmarquardt@whitewater-wi.gov
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