Microwave Recycling in Waukesha, WI

Microwaves are picked up by Johns Disposal for $45 each, or taken to the city's e-waste drop-off events.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Waukesha

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WaukeshaNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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City of Waukesha bulky item, appliance and e-waste pickup (Johns Disposal)Pickup service · WaukeshaWaukesha residents$45
How it works
Eligible City of Waukesha residential properties schedule and prepay Johns Disposal (262-473-4700) for curbside pickup of bulky items, appliances, electronics, tires and motor oil. Limits: 5 items per pickup, 15 a month, 25 a year.
Cost & rules
Fees
Non-freon appliance $45
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City of Waukesha e-waste drop-off events (Legacy Recycling)City service · WaukeshaOpen to everyoneCost not listed
How it works
The City of Waukesha brings in Legacy Recycling for e-waste drop-off events three times a year (2026: April 25, July 25 and October 24, 9 a.m. to noon, entrance at 600 Sentry Dr.). Open to residents of any community; cash only.
Cost & rules
- Cash only.
Official page (opens in new tab)

Fees
Non-freon appliance	$45

Microwave ovens are major appliances under Wisconsin law. Source: Wis. Stat. 287.01 Definitions (opens in new tab)
The statute lets a microwave oven go to a landfill if its capacitor has been removed (and handled as required). Source: Wis. Stat. 287.07 Prohibitions on land disposal and incineration (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Garbage & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Waukesha
- Residents must contact Johns Disposal at 262-473-4700 to schedule and prepay for pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Freon appliances include refrigerators and freezers; non-freon appliances include microwaves, washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 2026 prices: non-freon appliance $45 per item, freon appliance $60 per item, 1 bulk item $45, 2-3 bulky items $60, 4-5 bulky items $75 per pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
E-Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Waukesha
- Legacy Recycling is brought in for drop-off events three times a year, open to any resident from any community. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Drop-off events are cash only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted items include computers, laptops, printers, cell phones, microwaves, refrigerators/freezers, washers/dryers and more. Checked October 26, 2026.
Wis. Stat. 287.01 Definitions (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
- Microwave ovens are major appliances under Wisconsin law. Checked October 26, 2026.
Wis. Stat. 287.07 Prohibitions on land disposal and incineration (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
- The statute lets a microwave oven go to a landfill if its capacitor has been removed (and handled as required). Checked October 26, 2026.

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