Department of Public Works

Garbage/Recycling

The City of Columbus offers many programs dealing with both solid waste, formally referred to as "Garbage" and Recycling for residential units of 4 living units or less. Recycling availability for those in living larger residential developments and commercial business alike are welcome to utilize the city's Recycling Center located on River Road .

The city utilizes a vendor, Badger Disposal, for weekly trash and curbside recycling pick-up for residential properties for less that 4 units. Solid Waste can be placed on the tree boarder as early as dusk the night before scheduled pickup and must be in approved containers.

Recyclables will be picked up by separate vehicles on the same day as your regular trash pick-up. Recyclables must be separated by material category (listed below) and must be placed in individual bags (such as those from the grocery store) and placed a few feet or so from your trash.

• Newspaper
• Aluminum
• Tin
• Plastic
• Glass

If you have any questions regarding the curbside pick-up programs please call:
Badger Disposal - 623-4766  
The Department of Public Works - 623-5908

Large items such as furniture and appliances or any item not covered under the city's solid waste program can be picked up the special arrangement by contacting Badger Disposal at the number listed above. These items cannot be deposited in the tree boarder unless special disposal arrangements have been made in advance and violators will be subject to ticket and fine.

RECYCLING CENTER
N3642 RIVER ROAD
COLUMBUS, WI 53925

The City of Columbus in conjunction with Columbia County operates a Recycling Center located at N3642 River Road . This facility will accept most recyclable items free of charge and will property dispose of appliances for a fee.

The Recycling Center Hours are:
Monday 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Tuesday 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Thursday 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED - WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY AND SUNDAY

Yard Waste Pickup
See the Brush Pickup section.

Recycling Brush
Brush, grass, leaves, and other garden material can be taken to the Recycling Center on River Road and placed in the grass bin on: Mondays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 p.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The Recycling phone number is 623-5907.

Tree Branches
Public Works continues to pick up brush (tree branches) on the second and last Monday of every month. Place branches on the tree border by 7:00 a.m. on brush days with all cut ends facing in one direction. The Public Works phone number is 623-5908.

If you have any questions please call the Department of Public Works at 623-5908