Madison Dane County Landfill Dump Information

Dane County Landfill

Notice: The Dane County Landfill takes bills no larger than $20.00

Notice of rate increase: effective January 1, 2012:
Landfill tipping fees will increase to $48.00 per ton, which includes the State of Wisconsin Recycling Fees.

As of October 1st, 2007, the landfill will NO LONGER ACCEPT CHECKS. Payment may be made by CASH, MASTERCARD, or VISA ONLY.

 Location: 7102 US Highway 12, Madison WI 53718, (608) 838-9555

Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:00 - 3:00
No loads accepted after 2:45 - must be unloaded and out by closing.

Saturday: 8:00 - 11:00
No loads accepted after 10:45 - must be unloaded and out by closing.

Closed Holidays and Sundays.

Electronics Banned from Wisconsin Landfills

As of September 1, 2010 many common electronics devices are banned from landfill or incinerator disposal in Wisconsin. This is required by WI Act 50, which was passed in 2009.

WI Act 50 also requires manufacturers to provide a recycling network for these electronic devices. Visit the WI DNR's website for more information about the statewide program and a list of recycling collection locations. You may also visit Dane County's recycling website for a list of Dane County electronics recyclers.

Oil Filters and Oil Absorbent Materials Banned From Wisconsin Landfills

As of January 1, 2011 used automotive engine oil filters and oil absorbent materials are banned from Wisconsin landfills. This is required by 2009 Wisconsin Act 86, which was passed in 2009 to promote oil recycling and protect the environment.

No individual or group is exempt from this ban. For more information on this ban, please visit this DNR website: http://dnr.wi.gov/news/mediakits/mk_oil_filters_absorbents.asp

* Waste only accepted from Dane County residents. For waste generated in other counties, please see a complete listing of DNR licensed landfills in the State of Wisconsin. 

Shingles

As of October 1, 2008, contractors and commercial haulers will no longer be allowed to dispose of ANY amount of shingles, no matter how small, at the Dane County Landfill site. Any contractor or commercial hauler caught dumping shingles will be required to remove them from the landfill the same day or will be charged for labor, trucking, and all other costs associated with landfill staff removing the shingles.

Individual residents ONLY may continue to dispose of shingles in a separate area at the landfill site, however, the load can not contain ANY materials other than shingles, nails, and tarpaper.

Deer Carcasses

The Dane County Landfill does not accept any deer or deer carcasses. Deer and deer carcasses may be disposed of for no charge at the following DNR CWD Registration Stations:

Asbestos

Asbestos is accepted only on the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 1:00. Call 267-0120 for information and permit form.

Tires

All tires must be clean and off the rims and anything larger than a 20" truck tire must be cut into 2 foot sections.

Tarps

All loads must be in enclosed vehicles or tarped with no exceptions. Any untarped load will be turned around at the scale and will not be able to dump.

Dane County Compost Sites

The compost sites accept only non-woody plant material. They do not accept brush, Christmas wreaths or garlands (because of metal wire), or trash of any sort, such as pieces of fences, plastic bags or styrofoam, plastic lawn edging or similar material.

View hours, locations, and further information about Dane County's Compost Sites.

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