Building Material
The Streets Division does not collect or receive work performed by contractors. Collection is restricted to minor projects.
On this page you will find:
- The building material we will accept
- The building material we do not accept
- Building material restrictions and when to use the trash cart
- Link to large item collection form
- Link to donation resources
Building Material We Accept from Property Owners
Building material includes drywall, plywood, insulation, lumber, siding, plaster, wood paneling, and similar material.It could also include cabinets, doors, windows, plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets, etc.), furnaces, air conditioners, and so on.
Building Material We Do Not Accept from Anyone
We do not accept shingles, bricks, concrete, stone, concrete blocks, and similar rock, stone, and aggregate/fill material.
Use the Dane County Waste and Renewables's website for disposal options for these materials.
Building Material Restrictions
Collection of building material from the curb, or delivering to a Streets Division drop-off site is limited to debris from minor home improvement projects done by the resident. Work performed by contractors will not be accepted at the drop-off sites or collected at the curb.
Debris from major remodeling or construction projects and work done by contractors will not be collected or accepted at the drop-off sites.
There is a limit of approximately 240 pounds of building material that will be picked at a single time.
This weight limit includes boards or lumber for the scheduled large item collection or delivered to the drop-off site.
Use the Trash Cart
Use the tan trash container for the debris that would fit inside. Do not to overload it. The maximum weight that will fit into the cart is approximately 100 pounds. Loose debris that cannot fit into the cart, like insulation or extra tile, must be bagged.
Follow all trash collection guidelines for material placed outside of the collection cart.
Use The Large Item Work Order System to Schedule Collections
You must submit a work order before you set large items out for pickup. Large building materials include lumber pieces too large for the cart, paneling, drywall, cabinets, toilets, appliances, and many other possible items.
You must follow the set out large item set out guidelines.
Donate Building Material
If what you have can be reused, consider donating or reselling it.
A list of potential donation resources, including Habitat for Humanity, can be found on the City of Madison's donation resource website.
Deconstruction, INC is private company that specializes in architectural salvage. They may also be able to use your building material.