Garbage & Recycling
Pick up day is Monday, unless a holiday falls during the week, and then pick up day is Tuesday. Items should be placed at the curb by 6:00am on Mondays, and should NOT be set out prior to 7:00pm the night before.
Holidays Which Affect Pick Up:
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- 4th of July
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
The following items will not be collected curbside:
- Tires
- Batteries
- Oil
- Hazardous wastes
- Construction debris and cement
Please contact GFL Environmental (920-387-0987), or a disposal company of your choice, to discuss options for these materials. A fee may be charged.
Recycling Center
The Recycling Center is located at N2298 County Road A. It is a combined service of the Towns of Green Lake, Mackford, and Manchester, and the City of Markesan. The purpose of this site is to provide a recycling drop off location for township residents, and a drop off site for residents of all four communities for yard waste, white goods, and electronics recycling. City of Markesan residents are not allowed to bring standard recycling items (paper, glass, plastic.etc.) to the Recycling Center, as the City has curbside pick up of recyclable materials.
The Recycling Center is only for residents of the four communities that participate in and pay for the maintenance of the site.
The Recycling Center is open Saturdays, 8:00am to 2:00pm, except for holiday (Jan. 1, July 4, Dec. 24, or Dec. 25), if those dates fall on a Saturday.
The disposal of certain items require a fee. Please see the fee schedule listed below.
| Item | Fee For Disposal |
|---|---|
| Leaves, Grass, Yard Waste, Brush | No charge |
| Lead acid batteries | No charge |
| Refrigerator, freezer, A/C unit, dehumidifier | $25.00 |
| Stove, Washer, Dryer, Microwave | $25.00 |
| Televisions | $30.00 |
| Monitors (w/PC's or alone), Copiers | $20.00 |
| Printer, Scanner, Fax Machine | $10.00 |
| Fluorescent Bulbs | $1.50 per bulb |
| Small Appliances (toaster, blender, coffee pot) | Not Accepted (residents should dipose of in regular trash) |
| Gas & Charcoal burning grills | Not Accepted |
| Construction Waste | Not Accepted |
| Mirrors | Not Accepted |
| Styrofoam | Not Accepted |
Leaf Collection
Leaf pick up is typically scheduled for 4-5 Mondays in October and November each year, subject to weather conditions. Additional dates may be scheduled, if needed. Exact dates are published in the newsletter, and posted on the calendar on our Home Page. All leaves should be raked into the terrace area between the street and sidewalk by 7:00am. DO NOT place leaves in the street. Leaves should be in a loose pile, as bagged leaves will not be accepted. Leaves should also be in piles separate from other items, such as brush.
Fall leaf pick up is designed to pick up the majority of leaves as weather allows. It is not designed to be a total leaf pick up, but to assist residents in caring for their property. If you have additional leaves after the last scheduled pick up, or other compostable items, you may take them to the Recycling Center, located on Hwy A, east of the City
Bulky Trash Days
The City of Markesan hosts two Bulky Trash Days per year. This drop off site is provided at the City Garage located on South Bridge Street. Bulky trash drop off will be every year on Friday and Saturday of the last weekend of April and the third weekend in October. Exact dates and times each year are published in the newsletter, and are posted on the City calendar on our Home Page.
Bulky Trash Days are an opportunity to properly dispose of furniture, mattresses, carpeting, storm window & doors, and other larger items that are not collected during weekly trash collection. All items dropped off at the garage MUST be from Markesan residents.
GFL Environmental will not accept any small items placed in bags or boxes. Bulky Trash Day is designed specifically for any items that will not fit in your provided cart for weekly trash pick-up.
To ensure that your items are accepted by GFL Environmental, please keep the following in mind:
- All items must be able to be handled easily by two people without risk of injury.
- Carpet must be rolled and tied, not to exceed 4ft length or 12" diameter
- Countertop is not to exceed 4ft length or 36" wide
- Latex paint cans are accepted if the contents have been dried to a solid and the covers are removed.
The following items WILL NOT be accepted:
- Bags/Containers/boxes of garbage or recycling
- Tires
- Hazardous wastes/chemicals
- Yard Waste
- Remodeling/Demolition Waste
- Roofing Materials
- Electronics, such as computers, TV's, etc. (please see "Recycling Center" below for more information on how to dispose of these items)
- White goods, such as stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc. (please see "Recycling Center" below for more information)