Refuse & Recycling
Link to Town Yard Recycling Center Information
Recycling Education
See the following resources for responsible recycling guidelines:
Composting in Wisconsin(opens in new tab)
How to recycle electronics(opens in new tab)
Proper handling of used batteries(opens in new tab)
Recycling motor oil, oil filters and other automotive products(opens in new tab)
Curbside Collection
The town's curbside collection service provider is
Harter's Lakeside Disposal(opens in new tab)
W2578 Holland-Lima Rd
Oostburg, WI 53070
(833) 754-2158 (toll-free)
(920) 552-5412 (office)
(920) 552-5414 (fax)
Call Harter's directly for any issues with your curbside collection. Or use the Resident Portal(opens in new tab). If you would like a smaller cart, contact Harter's to request the exchange.
Each residence qualifies for one trash and one recycling cart, along with the weekly (trash) and bi-weekly (recycling) curbside collection. The charge for this service is added to the property tax bill for the services rendered that year.
Additional trash or recycling services are available by contracting directly with Harter's. Charges for the ADDITIONAL collection service is billed in advance for a year. Currently, the costs are as follows:
Trash: $120 plus $35 cart delivery and removal fee
Recycling: $75 plus $35 cart delivery and removal fee
Harter's approves use of the SafeWaste Push Clip(opens in new tab) to keep lids secure until the cart is tipped into the truck.
Large/bulky items that do not fit in your cart can be taken to the GFL transfer station at 803 N River Rd. Call GFL at 262.334.5618 to inquire about current pricing, which is based on weight (minimum charge applies).
See the following items for additional information:
2026 Collection Calendar(opens in new tab)
Tuesday collection: Hwy 33, North of Hwy 33, Riverview Dr, Trenton on the River (River Ct), Scenic Dr
Wednesday collection: All other south of Hwy 33
Certain Federal Holidays will affect trash and recycling pick up. At those times, the collection schedule will shift by one day. If the holiday falls on a Monday or Tuesday, the Tuesday collection will occur on Wednesday and the Wednesday collection will occur on Thursday. If the holiday falls on a Wednesday, the Tuesday collection will occur as usual on Tuesday and the Wednesday collection will occur on Thursday. Please review the calendar above for specific dates. However, when in doubt, PUT IT OUT.
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
Independence Day (July 4)
Labor Day (first Monday in September)
Thanksgiving Day (last Thursday in November)
Christmas Day (December 25)
Map of collection areas(opens in new tab)
Frequently Asked Questions(opens in new tab)
Recycling Guidelines(opens in new tab)
How to Safely Dispose of Used Cooking Oil(opens in new tab)
If you have issues with your curbside collection, including cart repairs, please contact Harter's Lakeside Disposal (see above).
Other questions or concerns can be submitted to the Town of Trenton at (262) 675-6009 x101 or email recycling@townoftrenton.wi.gov.
Cart repair/replacement services should be completed on the next regular collection day.
Alternative Disposal Options(opens in new tab) are available for items that cannot be placed curbside
Don't know what can be recycled? See Recycling Guidelines(opens in new tab)
Washington County Clean Sweep
Washington County has eliminated the collection for TVs, electronics, tires and appliances. Hazardous Waste Collection now takes place weekly as follows:
Mondays from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesdays from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturdays from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
W124N9451 Boundary Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI
Visit Washington County's Clean Sweep Page(opens in new tab) for more details. Pre-Registration(opens in new tab), appointment and cost of disposal are required. Call Veolia at (262) 875-7014 to set up an appointment to bring in hazardous waste. Keep Washington County's surface and groundwater clean by participating in this collection. Transport your chemicals safely-learn more from the National Pesticide Information Center(opens in new tab) website.
Disposal/Recycling Reference Guide(opens in new tab)