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Delafield, WI

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Delafield Homeowner Resources

Garbage, recycling, and yard waste Collection

Delafield residential garbage and recycling collection is provided by Johns Disposal under contract with the City. Use the disclosures below for collection schedules, cart placement rules, accepted materials, bulk items, and yard waste drop-off details.

Garbage collection

Weekly, Thursdays · Set out by 6 AM · 262-473-4700

The City of Delafield uses Johns Disposal for residential garbage collection. Garbage is collected weekly, every Thursday.

Set-out rules

  • Set your cart out the night before, or by 6:00 AM on Thursday morning.
  • Place the cart within 2 feet of the road, on one side of the driveway.
  • Keep about 6 feet of clearance from other carts and nearby objects, especially mailboxes, poles, and vehicles.
  • Make sure the arrows on the lid point toward the road.
  • Keep handles and wheels facing away from the road.

What goes in the garbage cart

  • Household garbage only.

Keep these out of the garbage cart

  • Recyclables
  • Brush, leaves, and yard materials
  • Construction or demolition materials
  • Electronics
  • Hazardous materials

Bulk items and special pickups

  • Bulk item collection is not included in the City program. Johns Disposal can offer bulk pickup for a fee — confirm pricing and availability directly with the hauler.

Holiday delays

  • When a holiday impacts collection, pickups are typically delayed by one day for the remainder of that week. Confirm using the current schedule before major holidays.

Quick links

For missed pickup, cart issues, or service questions, contact Johns Disposal directly: Call 262-473-4700 or email office@johnsdisposal.com

Recycling collection

Weekly, Thursdays · Single-stream · 262-473-4700

Johns Disposal also handles residential recycling collection for Delafield. Recycling is collected weekly, every Thursday, using single-stream recycling — approved materials can go mixed together in the cart, no sorting required.

Set-out and cart placement

  • Set the cart out the night before, or by 6:00 AM on Thursday.
  • Place the recycling cart within 2 feet of the road, on the opposite side of the driveway from your garbage cart.
  • Keep about 6 feet of clearance from the other cart and nearby objects, especially mailboxes, poles, and vehicles.
  • Make sure the lid arrows face the road, with handles and wheels facing away from the road.

Accepted: paper & cardboard

  • Cardboard (empty), catalogs, magazines, phone books
  • Cereal and cracker boxes, paper milk and juice cartons
  • Computer and office paper, envelopes and junk mail, newspapers
  • Paper grocery bags, paper cups (no plastic lids or straws), paper egg cartons
  • Gift wrapping paper (no foils)
  • Pizza boxes, only if there is no food and no grease
  • Shredded paper — place in a clear or transparent plastic bag, tied shut, about the size of a basketball

Accepted: plastics, metal & glass

  • All plastic bottles (no motor oil or gasoline containers)
  • Plastic containers and cups marked #1, #2, or #5, including #1 clamshell containers
  • Aerosol cans (empty), aluminum cans, aluminum pie plates, tin and steel cans
  • Glass bottles and jars — clear, blue, brown, or green translucent glass
  • Metal pots and pans; small metal appliances like toasters and blenders (nothing larger than a basketball)
  • Small metal plumbing fixtures, faucets, and valves

Not accepted curbside

  • Batteries and electronics
  • Plastic film, wrap, and Styrofoam
  • Propane tanks and construction waste
  • Motor oil and gasoline containers
  • Glassware, ceramics, mirrors, and windows
  • Metal items heavier than 10 pounds
  • Containers that still contain liquids or food
  • Tanglers and soft goods: hoses, ropes, fishing line, carpet, clothing, diapers, shoes

Premium and accessibility options

  • Johns Disposal offers an optional “up the drive” subscription service for residents who need carts brought from the house.
  • An accessibility waiver is available for residents with a qualifying disability or medical condition. It requires a City form and physician completion, and must be renewed annually.

Quick links

For missed pickup, cart issues, or service questions: Call 262-473-4700 or email office@johnsdisposal.com

Yard waste & seasonal pickups

Citywide brush 2x/year · Drop-off site seasonal · 262-646-6225

Yard waste in Delafield is handled through a combination of a seasonal drop-off site and two citywide brush pickup weeks per year — it is not part of the weekly cart collection.

Brush & yard waste drop-off site

  • Entrance located at 218 N. Cushing Park Rd, Delafield, WI 53018.
  • A yard waste bin is also available at this same location, operating during the same hours as the brush drop-off site.
  • January–March: closed.
  • April–November: open the first and third Saturday of each month.
  • December: closed.
  • Open Saturday hours: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Citywide brush pickup

  • Public Works crews collect brush citywide twice per year — once in spring and once in fall.
  • Most recently published dates: spring pickup week, May 12–16, 2025; fall pickup week, October 6–10, 2025. Confirm current-year dates with Public Works before relying on these.
  • Brush must be placed out before the first day of the pickup week — crews will not return to neighborhoods for piles set out late.

Brush pile requirements

  • Woody vegetative material only.
  • Pieces less than 24 inches in diameter and no more than 8 feet in length.
  • Piles should be off the edge of the road, with cut ends facing the roadside.

Not accepted for brush pickup

  • Grass clippings, leaves, yard and garden debris
  • Dirt, rocks, root balls
  • Scrap wood, lumber, plywood, building materials
  • Bricks, concrete
  • Garbage, recyclables

Wood chips

  • Available at the brush drop-off site during regular site hours. Wood chip delivery is also available through the City — contact Public Works to request it.

Quick links

Questions about brush pickup, the drop-off site, or the yard waste bin: Call Public Works 262-646-6225

Permits and home improvement guidelines

Delafield handles permits and inspections through the City's Building Inspector. If your project involves structural changes, floor-plan changes, or trade work like electrical, plumbing, or HVAC, confirm permit requirements before work begins — it's the best way to avoid double fees, rework, or delays.

Does my project need a permit?

Confirm with the Building Inspector · 262-490-8222

The City of Delafield confirms that interior remodeling and projects involving structural changes, floor-plan changes, or trade work like plumbing, HVAC, or electrical typically require a permit. If you're unsure, the City directs residents to contact the Building Inspector before work begins.

Common projects that typically require permits

  • Interior remodels involving layout, structural, or major system changes
  • Work involving electrical, HVAC, or plumbing trades
  • Many exterior improvements where construction is involved
  • Swimming pools, including above-ground pools

Choose the right application

Delafield provides separate permit applications for the most common permit types — use the form that matches the work being done: Building Permit Application (general building/remodeling), Electrical Permit, HVAC Permit, or Plumbing Permit.

Quick links

Call Building Inspector 262-490-8222

Application prep, fees & planning review

Double fees apply if work starts before a permit is issued

What to have ready before applying

  • Job location and owner information
  • Contractor information, when applicable
  • A clear description of the work and estimated cost
  • Supporting plans or specifications when needed — for example, HVAC forms reference residential heating plans and calculations

Rules that can affect cost and timing

  • Double fees may apply if work starts before a permit is issued.
  • Some permits include an expiration date on the form — don't wait too long to schedule inspections after issuance.
  • Trade permit forms include fee schedules and basic information requirements that must be completed before issuance.

Planning & development review

  • Some projects may require planning and development review based on scope and property conditions. The City provides a separate planning and development application intake form when additional review is required.

Zoning tools

  • Use the Zoning Map and municipal code to confirm zoning district requirements before finalizing project plans.

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Right-of-way: street openings & driveway work

Street Opening / ROW permit required for public right-of-way work

Projects that touch the street or public right-of-way require a separate Public Works permit, beyond any building permit.

Street opening / right-of-way work

  • Use the Street Opening and Right-of-Way Permit application for driveway, sidewalk, or street work in the city right-of-way.

Keep the right-of-way clear

  • Plants, trees, fences, and similar items should not be placed in the public right-of-way.
  • The City may remove items placed in the right-of-way at the owner's expense when it needs access for public works activities like mowing, ditch work, clearing, and trimming.

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Seasonal Services and City Notices

Seasonal rules and service changes are the things that catch homeowners off guard — winter parking, snow operations, spring road restrictions, and citywide alerts. Use the disclosures below to stay ahead of deadlines and avoid avoidable tickets, fees, or service disruptions.

Snow operations & winter parking

Winter parking ban Nov 1–May 1, 2–6 AM · 262-446-5070

Winter parking rules

  • Delafield's winter parking ordinance is in effect November 1 through May 1.
  • No parking on any city street or in municipal lots from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM during that period.
  • You can request overnight parking permission through dispatch, but permission will not be granted when snow or ice is forecast within the next 24 hours.

Snow operations and driveway plowing

  • The City's municipal code prohibits placing snow or ice from private driveways into the public street or right-of-way.
  • If you hire a plowing contractor, make sure they understand this rule — the City can charge the property owner for costs to remove snow or ice improperly deposited in the street.
  • Plow windrows across driveway ends are unavoidable, but can be reduced by placing snow strategically at the end of the driveway on the far side, based on the direction the plow approaches.

Quick links

Request overnight parking permission: Call 262-446-5070

City alerts, closures & road restrictions

Subscribe via Notify Me for real-time updates

The City posts current alerts and closures in its Alert Center. Storm-related notices, service interruptions, road conditions, and closures show up there first.

Notify Me subscription categories

  • City Alerts and City Closures
  • City News and Featured News
  • Public Notices and Public Hearings
  • Road Restriction notices, including seasonal spring restrictions and lift notices

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Holiday collection changes

Pickups shift by one day during holiday weeks
  • When a holiday impacts collection, garbage and recycling pickups are typically delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
  • Always confirm using the current schedule before major holidays.

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Community and Local Information

A quick hub for Delafield city contacts, meetings, and local resources — useful when planning projects that involve permits, right-of-way access, or scheduling around city services.

City Hall & service requests

Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4:30 PM · 262-646-6220
  • City Hall is the primary starting point for questions about services, ordinances, permits, public works, or general city operations. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
  • Use the Staff Directory to reach a specific department or staff member instead of guessing which office handles your request — especially helpful for building inspection, public works, planning, and utilities questions.
  • Pay utility bills and invoices through the City's official online payment portal.

Quick links

Call City Hall 262-646-6220 · Fax 262-646-6223 · 500 Genesee St, Delafield, WI 53018

City meetings, agendas & calendars

Agenda Center · City Calendar & Notify Me
  • For current meeting agendas, minutes, and board and commission packets, use the City's Agenda Center.
  • Use the City Calendar to see scheduled meetings and local events, or subscribe via iCalendar to keep it synced to your own calendar.
  • Confirm local ordinances, property, parking, snow, and right-of-way rules through the City's official municipal code.

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Library, parks & schools

Library: 500 Genesee St · 262-646-6230

Delafield Public Library

  • Address: 500 Genesee St, Delafield, WI 53018
  • Phone: 262-646-6230
  • Check the library's official site for current hours, programs, and events.

Parks and recreation

  • The City's Parks and Recreation page is the go-to resource for park information and facility rentals — useful for reserving park space or verifying amenities.

Schools

  • The Kettle Moraine School District website is the official source for district calendars, announcements, and school communications.

Quick links

Call library 262-646-6230

Public safety & non-emergency help

Emergencies: 911 · Non-emergency dispatch: 262-446-5070
  • For emergencies, call 911.
  • For non-emergency police dispatch, call 262-446-5070.
  • For police administrative questions, call 262-646-6240.

Quick links

Non-emergency 262-446-5070   Police admin 262-646-6240

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