City of Waukesha Drop-Off Center
750 Sentry Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186
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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.
Plan your visit
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What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)Scrap metal
AcceptedFree (documented)Paint
Accepted with conditionsFees apply| Latex paint, 1-gallon container | $3.00 each |
|---|---|
| Latex paint, quart | $1.00 each |
| Latex paint, 5-gallon bucket | $7.00 each |
- Latex paint only, City of Waukesha residents; oil-based paint goes to the county hazardous waste collection.
Tires
Not acceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Drop-Off Center (opens in new tab) · City of Waukesha
- The Drop-Off Center is at 750 Sentry Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186. Checked October 26, 2026.
- April-November: Wednesdays 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; December-March: Saturdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Only City of Waukesha residents may drop off yard material or landfill trash; any Waukesha County resident may drop off recyclables (cardboard, paper, bottles, cans, scrap metal, used oil/antifreeze, cooking oil). Checked October 26, 2026.
- The center is for residential use only; no businesses or contractors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- There is no charge for recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex paint is $3 per 1-gallon container, $1 per quart and $7 per 5-gallon bucket, charged by container size. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Landfill trash does not include weekly garbage, tires, concrete or shingles. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Any city or county resident may bring household hazardous waste, including oil-based paint and stain, at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
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