** Recycling will be picked up every other week on the same days as refuse pickup. Effective March 25, 2008, new or replacement recycling bins are now $6.00/per bin.
Tuesdays: All of the City laying North of Riders Club Road
Wednesdays: Parts of the City North of Quincy Street, South of Riders Club Road, and West of Sand Lake Road
Thursdays: Areas of the City South of Quincy Street, North of Main Street, East of Sand Lake Road, and areas East of Hwy "157/53" and North of I-90.
Fridays: Parts of the City South of Main Street, West of Hwy "157/53", and ALL AREAS South of I-90.
(Important Updates)
Effective April 1, 2008, City of Onalaska residents can no longer use clear bags for yard waste pick. *ALL residents will be required to use paper yard bags for yard waste collection, OR residents may put yard waste loosely into a garbage can with a yard waste sticker clearly marking the can as yard waste.
YARD WASTE - April through November (grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings, garden waste, and twigs (branches shorter than 24” and less than ¾” thick): must be placed in a paper yard waste bag or loosely in a garbage can with a yard waste sticker on it. When using can for yard waste turn can so sticker faces street or alley. When using can for garbage turn so sticker is facing away from street or alley. DO NOT MIX GARBAGE AND YARD WASTE! If mixed your can will NOT be pick up.
BRANCHES - April through November (less than 4 feet long, and no thicker than 6 inches): are picked up the 2nd week of each month only. Branches must be tied in bundles and you can leave 2 piles up to 3 feet high. You must call City Hall the Friday before pick up week to be put on a list.
LEAF VACUMMING - October through November - Loose leaves are collected one (1) time per week, beginning on Mondays.
*To obtain a list of local vendors that carry the paper yard waste bags please contact the Recycling Hotline at 781-9500. Yard waste stickers will be available mid-march at City Hall, Hilltopper Refuse and Recycling or Neale Homan and Associates. Cost per sticker is .25¢
Please refer to your recycling brochure for further details.
How do I dispose of large items like refrigerators, televisions or furniture? Large items may be disposed of by telephoning Hilltopper Refuse at 783-6727 with a list of items. There is no charge for most large items. White goods such as refrigerators and stoves require a $25.00 fee for pick up.
Disposal of Waste Oil or Paint - Waste oil should be taken to the La Crosse County Hazardous Waste site for disposal. Paint cans, full or partially full, can also be taken to the Hazardous waste site, where it is recycled. Empty, dry paint cans should be placed in your recycling bin. Please call the Hazardous Waste site at 785-9999 for hours.