Garbage is collected weekly on Tuesdays from the Village-issued 96-gallon cart with a black lid. If a holiday falls on a weekday during collection week, service is delayed by one day — confirm using the Village calendar.

Set-out rules

• Carts must be at the street no later than 6:00 AM on collection day.
• Keep all trash inside the cart — extra bags or items left outside the cart will not be collected.
• If a cart is not out at time of service, GFL notes a $25 return service fee.

Cart placement (automated pickup)

• Place the cart within 2 feet of the street.
• Arrows on the lid should point toward the street; handles and wheels face away from the street.
• Leave at least 3 feet of clearance from vehicles, mailboxes, and other obstacles.
• Keep the garbage and recycling carts separated — opposite sides of the driveway when possible.

Bulky item pickup

• Contact GFL Customer Care to schedule — limit one bulky item per week.
• Confirm your address and the item; you'll receive a pickup day and a work order or confirmation number.
• Some items carry extra charges, including Freon-containing appliances and construction debris.

Alternative bulk drop-off

• Residents may bring bulky or additional solid waste to the GFL Transfer Station, 630 E Industrial Drive, Hartland, WI — proof of Village residency is required.
• Contractor and construction debris is limited to one 32-gallon container; box trucks or trailers of construction debris are not accepted under this option.

Quick links

• GFL Hartland service details
• Garbage and recycling collection page
• 2026 garbage and recycling calendar (PDF)

Call GFL Customer Care 262-367-6040

Recycling is collected every other week from the Village-provided cart, based on your zone. Use the Village calendar to confirm your correct week. If a holiday falls on a weekday, service is delayed by one day.

Set-out and cart rules

• Carts must be at the street no later than 6:00 AM on collection day.
• Keep materials loose in the cart — do not bag recyclables.
• Don't overfill — the lid should close as much as possible; items outside the cart are not collected.

Cart placement

• Place the cart within 2 feet of the street, arrows on the lid pointing toward the street, handles and wheels facing away.
• Leave at least 3 feet of clearance from mailboxes, parked vehicles, and other obstacles.
• Keep garbage and recycling carts separated, on opposite sides of the driveway when possible.

Accepted materials

• Paper and fiber: newspaper, magazines, books, mail, school or office paper.
• Cardboard: brown corrugated cardboard.
• Paperboard: gray chipboard like cereal and shoe boxes.
• Paper bags: brown paper bags.
• Metal: aluminum cans, clean aluminum foil, tin cans, steel cans, empty aerosol cans.
• Glass: bottles and jars.
• Plastics: #1, #2, and #5 plastics.
• Cartons: milk cartons, juice boxes, soup cartons.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Bagging recyclables.
• Putting food or liquid in containers.
• Packing the cart too tightly so items can't empty cleanly.
• Mixing in non-recyclables, which can contaminate the load.

Quick links

• Garbage and recycling collection page
• GFL Village of Hartland service details
• 2026 garbage and recycling calendar (PDF)
• Resident recycling calendar (PDF)

Call GFL Customer Care 262-367-6040

Hartland handles yard waste through a resident drop-off site plus seasonal curbside programs for brush and leaves. Plan cleanups around these windows so piles aren't left uncollected.

Recycling & Yard Waste Drop-Off Site

• Location: 701 Progress Drive, Hartland, WI 53029 (DPW Garage).
• Residents only — a driver's license or ID verifying Village residency is required. No contractors.
• Hours: Fridays (year-round), 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · 2nd & 4th Tuesdays (April–November only), 6:00–8:00 PM · 2nd & 4th Saturdays (April–November only), 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.
• Accepted: grass clippings, leaves, brush (up to 6 in. diameter, 6 ft. length), garden trimmings and plants only.
• Not accepted: landscape timbers or lumber, rocks/sod/gravel/flower pots, stumps or root balls, or any trash mixed with yard waste.
• If yard waste is bagged, take the bags home — don't leave bags at the site.
• Invasive weeds: bag in clear plastic, label “Invasive Plants, Please Landfill,” and set out with regular garbage instead of bringing them to the site.
• Freon-containing items (air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers) are not accepted at the site — contact GFL to arrange curbside pickup; a charge may apply.
• The Village does not accept electronic waste — see Waukesha County's website for disposal options.

Spring Brush Pickup — one pass through the Village

• 2026 schedule: brush collection begins April 13, 2026, one pass only.
• Have brush curbside early in the morning on the scheduled start date.
• Cut brush into 10-foot lengths or less; side branches over 2 in. diameter should be cut off the main branch.
• No branches larger than 6 in. diameter will be accepted.
• Stack into neat piles, not tangled, with cut ends facing the street.
• Not accepted: wire, plastic, metal, lumber, rail ties, stumps, rocks, gravel.
• Grass clippings, leaves, and other yard waste are not picked up during brush pickup — take those to the drop-off site.

Fall Leaf Collection — weather dependent

• 2026 schedule: leaf collection runs October 12 through November 22, 2026, one pass per week as needed.
• Last day to put out leaves to guarantee pickup: November 22, 2026.
• Rake only leaves to the street in neat piles or a continuous tight row, or into the gutter area; keep leaves away from storm inlets.
• Park away from leaf piles so crews can access them.
• Do not bag leaves, and don't mix in brush, garden debris, branches, or animal waste — those will not be collected with leaf piles.

Quick links

• Recycling & Yard Waste Drop-Off Site
• 2026 recycling and yard waste calendar (PDF)
• Spring brush pickup and fall leaf collection
• Recycling and yard waste site rules (PDF)

Call GFL Customer Care 262-367-6040