Large Items Free with Work Orders for Resource Recovery Charge Ratepayers

Starting today, December 27, 2023 and continuing through all of 2024, Madison residents who pay the Resource Recovery Special Charge will not be charged for items that require a fee when they make their required large item work orders. 

Large item work orders are required to arrange curbside collection of these items. 

Households that pay the Resource Recovery Special Charge will not be charged a recycling fee when they complete their work orders for the select items that have a fee. 

Work Order Process Updated

When you fill out your large item work order, your first step will be to validate the address where the collection will take place. 

This is necessary in order to verify if your home pays the Resource Recovery Special Charge.

If you have trouble entering your address into the form, use the guide linked on the form or contact our offices during normal businesses hours so we can assist. 

Who Pays the Resource Recovery Special Charge

Madison residents who receive recycling collection from the City of Madison Streets Division pay the Resource Recovery Special Charge.

The monthly charge appears on the Municipal Services bill alongside charges for your water usage and other services. 

The monthly charge for the Resource Recovery Special Charge in 2024 will be $3.95. 

If you are unsure who collects your recycling, check the cart at your home.  If your recycling cart is green with the City of Madison logo on it, then your home is serviced by the Streets Division. 

If your home has metal dumpsters, you do not receive City collection. The Streets Division does not provide dumpster services.  If your home is serviced by via a private drive or carriage lane, it is unlikely you are serviced by the Streets Division. 

Residents Who Do Not Pay the Resource Recovery Special Charge

If you do not pay the Resource Recovery Special Charge, you will still be charged fees for certain items when scheduling curbside collection through the work order system. 

You will also be required to pay any necessary fees before taking the items that require an extra fee to a Streets Division drop-off site. 

Items Requiring an Additional Charge

Common items requiring a fee include dehumidifiers, microwaves, lawnmowers, fluorescent light fixtures, air conditioners, refrigerators, and tires.

The complete list of items requiring a fee can be found on the Streets Division’s website.

Drop-off Sites and the RRSC Program

Since the drop-off sites are closed on Wednesdays, the sites will begin accepting items at no cost from RRSC ratepayers beginning on Thursday, December 28 when the drop-off sites are open.

Additional Details

More details about large item collection can be found at www.cityofmadison.com/largeitem.

More details about the Resource Recovery Special Charge can be found on the Resource Recovery Special Charge page at www.cityofmadison.com/Recycling.

And more information about all Streets Division services can be found at www.cityofmadison.com/Streets.