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Menomonee Falls homeowners and property managers often need a reliable handyman for repairs, installations, and small home improvement projects. This page also includes official local resources, like permits, trash and recycling info, and village calendars, so you can plan projects without hunting around multiple sites.
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Menomonee Falls Homeowner
Resources Hub
This is your quick resource hub for city information that homeowners often need when planning repairs, upgrades, or property improvements. It is meant to save you time by keeping the most useful official references in one place.
Use the sections below to find permit and inspection information when a project requires approval, check seasonal notices that can affect access or scheduling, and locate general local references that are helpful for residents and property managers. Each section is separated by topic so you can scan, click what you need, and move on.
Garbage, recycling, and
yard waste collection
Garbage Collection
Menomonee Falls residential garbage collection is provided through the Village’s contracted hauler, Waste Management. Use the route map and placement rules below to avoid missed pickups and delays.
Pickup day and set out time
Set your garbage cart at the roadside by 5:30 AM on your scheduled day
Garbage pickup is weekly on the same day each week for your address
How to confirm your pickup day
Use the official route map to confirm your weekly pickup day
If your street shows multiple colors, your pickup day depends on your side of the street, use the color on your side
What will be collected
Garbage must be in the Waste Management provided garbage cart
Extra bags or containers not provided by Waste Management are not collected, they may be left and tagged
No loose trash will be collected
Cart placement for reliable pickup
To avoid a missed pickup, follow the Village cart placement standards:
Place the cart at the curb, alley, or shoulder
Put the cart out with the lid opening facing the street, keep the lid closed
Leave 3 feet of space from other carts, parked cars, mailboxes, and obstacles
Do not place items next to the cart, pickup is automated and items beside the cart will not be collected
Holiday delays
Waste Management does not collect on these holidays:
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day (July 4)
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
If one of these holidays falls on a weekday, collection is delayed one day for the rest of that week. If the holiday is on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no delay.
Missed pickup, how to report it
Missed pickup reporting is done through Waste Management
The Village notes that the missed pickup reporting option appears after 6:00 PM on your service day under the “Next Pickup” area, and remains available for 72 hours
Missed pickups cannot be scheduled if your cart was not out or was blocked at the time of service
Waste Management support options
Phone: 888-960-0008
Email: cswisconsin@wm.com
Bulk items that do not fit in the cart
If you have furniture, carpet rolls, or other oversized items, use the Village Bulk Trash page for current requirements, scheduling options, and annual event details.
Official City Resources:
Menomonee Falls recycling is collected by the Village’s contracted hauler on the same weekday as your garbage pickup, but every other week. Your address is assigned to Week 1 (Red) or Week 2 (Blue), and the official calendar tells you which weeks are collected.
Pickup week and set out time
Set your recycling cart out by 5:30 AM on your pickup day
Recycling is collected every other week, based on your assigned week color
Your pickup day is typically the same weekday as garbage, just not every week
How to confirm your recycling week and schedule
Check the official recycling routes map and confirm whether you are Red (Week 1) or Blue (Week 2)
Use the official recycling calendar to confirm which dates are collected for your color
Cart placement, to avoid missed pickups
Recycling is serviced with automated equipment, placement matters.
Place the cart at the curb, alley, or roadside shoulder where your neighborhood normally sets carts
Set the cart so the lid opening faces the street
Keep the lid fully closed, do not overload so the lid cannot shut
Leave about 3 feet of space from other carts, parked cars, mailboxes, and obstacles
Do not place extra items next to the cart, items beside the cart are typically not collected
What to recycle, what to keep out
Keep recycling clean and loose in the cart, contaminated loads are a common reason for problems.
Commonly accepted: cardboard and paper, paperboard, metal cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and containers
Keep out: food and liquids, plastic bags and film, foam items, clothing and textiles, batteries, hazardous waste, yard waste
Holiday delays
When a listed holiday falls on a weekday, collection is generally delayed one day for the remainder of that week. If the holiday is on a weekend, there is typically no delay. Confirm using the Village garbage and recycling page if you are unsure.
Missed pickup, how to report it
Missed pickup reporting is handled by Waste Management
The Village notes the missed pickup option appears after 6:00 PM on your service day and remains available for a limited time window
Missed pickup requests may not be accepted if the cart was not out on time or was blocked
Need help
If you have questions about your route, schedule, cart placement, or service issues, use the Village garbage and recycling page as your starting point, then contact Waste Management if needed.
Recycling Collection
Menomonee Falls has three different systems that homeowners commonly mix up, year round yard waste drop off, spring brush pickup, and fall leaf collection. Use the right option below so you avoid missed pickup, fines, or extra fees.
Yard waste disposal, year round drop off
If you have grass clippings, garden debris, leaves, and most general yard waste, Menomonee Falls residents use the Orchard Ridge drop off program.
The drop off facility is open to residents year round
Yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves, and tree branches cannot be put in the trash under state rules, plan on drop off or approved programs instead
You can use the Village yard waste permit to get up to 35 drop offs per season at no fee, the season runs April through December
One visit per day, the attendant marks your permit each time
After 35 visits, you pay the posted per pound rate with a minimum load charge
If you do not have your permit, you can still drop off, but you will be charged
Payment is credit card only, cash is not accepted
Proof of residency is required for permit replacement or free disposal
Important if you hire a contractor
If you hire a contractor to haul away yard waste, they cannot use your free resident permit
Contractors are required to pay the yard waste business fee, so plan for that when comparing cleanup options
Spring brush pickup, one annual curbside pickup
Brush pickup is separate from yard waste disposal and it is limited to the Village’s scheduled program.
Brush must be out by the second Sunday in May, then crews start collecting the following Monday and move through the Village one time
Accepted brush only, branches up to 6 inches in diameter, cut to 4 foot lengths
Place brush on the terrace area between the curb and sidewalk, or along the edge of the street in areas without curb, keep it parallel to the road
Do not place brush in the street, for safety it will not be collected
Not accepted, yard waste, leaves, grass clippings, garden debris, stumps, roots, shrubs with root balls, brush in containers
Brush put out after the deadline is not picked up, plan ahead for trimming projects
Fall leaf collection, leaves only
Leaf collection is designed to protect storm sewers and is not the same as brush or yard waste pickup.
Runs seasonally, typically October through late November
Provided on streets with concrete curb and gutter storm sewer systems
Leaves only, no brush, no yard waste, no debris mixed into piles
If the Village finds brush or debris mixed into leaf piles, you may be given notice to remove it within 72 hours
Failure to correct can be treated as a municipal code issue and may result in a fine
The Village typically posts a daily progress map during the leaf collection season so residents can track when crews are in their area
Yard Waste Collection
Permits and Home Improvement Guidelines
Menomonee Falls residential garbage collection is provided through the Village’s contracted hauler, Waste Management. Use the route map and placement rules below to avoid missed pickups and delays.
Pickup day and set out time
Set your garbage cart at the roadside by 5:30 AM on your scheduled day
Garbage pickup is weekly on the same day each week for your address
How to confirm your pickup day
Use the official route map to confirm your weekly pickup day
If your street shows multiple colors, your pickup day depends on your side of the street, use the color on your side
What will be collected
Garbage must be in the Waste Management provided garbage cart
Extra bags or containers not provided by Waste Management are not collected, they may be left and tagged
No loose trash will be collected
Cart placement for reliable pickup
To avoid a missed pickup, follow the Village cart placement standards:
Place the cart at the curb, alley, or shoulder
Put the cart out with the lid opening facing the street, keep the lid closed
Leave 3 feet of space from other carts, parked cars, mailboxes, and obstacles
Do not place items next to the cart, pickup is automated and items beside the cart will not be collected
Holiday delays
Waste Management does not collect on these holidays:
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day (July 4)
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
If one of these holidays falls on a weekday, collection is delayed one day for the rest of that week. If the holiday is on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no delay.
Missed pickup, how to report it
Missed pickup reporting is done through Waste Management
The Village notes that the missed pickup reporting option appears after 6:00 PM on your service day under the “Next Pickup” area, and remains available for 72 hours
Missed pickups cannot be scheduled if your cart was not out or was blocked at the time of service
Waste Management support options
Phone: 888-960-0008
Email: cswisconsin@wm.com
Bulk items that do not fit in the cart
If you have furniture, carpet rolls, or other oversized items, use the Village Bulk Trash page for current requirements, scheduling options, and annual event details.
Seasonal Services and City Notices
After heavy snowfall, check your mailbox and post condition, secure mounting helps reduce damage during plowing
If you have a hydrant near your home, keep it accessible by clearing snow around it
Severe winter storms and snow emergencies
During a declared snow emergency, parking on streets, alleys, and highways is prohibited except for active loading and unloading
Vehicles parked during a snow emergency may be towed at the owner’s expense, and this is one of the most common avoidable issues that delays street clearing and service access
If you have curbside work planned, confirm whether a snow emergency is active before the appointment
Outdoor burning rules
If you plan any outdoor burning for yard cleanup, confirm the Village rules first.
Fires must be attended by a competent adult and the Village requires access to a garden hose
Yard waste burning is limited to specific days and times, and there are location and pile size requirements
Permits are generally not required for yard waste or recreational fires on residential property, but restrictions still apply
Where to check current alerts and service changes
For the most current notices, use the Village alert tools.
The Alert Center shows active alerts and emergencies
Notify Me allows you to subscribe to updates, including garbage and recycling scheduling changes, public announcements, and emergency alerts, note that sign in is required
Official City Resources:
Community and Local Information
This section is a quick hub for local contacts, community resources, and event calendars that homeowners and property managers use most, especially when planning work that affects streets, parks, parking, or public access.
Village contacts and department help
Use the Village contact page when you need the right department for a question, a form, or a service request
For general Village assistance, start with the Village main line during business hours, the contact page is the fastest way to route your request correctly
Village events, notices, and what can impact scheduling
Check the Village Events Calendar for community events, holiday closures, seasonal notices, and public updates that can affect timing, traffic, and neighborhood access
If you are scheduling work near a park, public facility, or busy corridor, it is worth scanning upcoming events first
Public meetings, agendas, and local decisions
Use the Meeting Calendar to track Village board and committee meetings, public hearings, and other meetings where local decisions and timelines may be discussed
Parks, trails, and outdoor spaces
Menomonee Falls maintains parks, trails, and public outdoor areas, useful when planning projects near public paths, tree lines, or adjacent green space
If your project involves the public right of way or street tree areas, start with Parks and Forestry guidance
Recreation programs and community activities
Falls Recreation posts programs, seasonal activities, and registration information
Their calendar is also useful for awareness of local activity peaks that can affect parking and facility availability
Library services and community programs
The library provides resident services, community programs, workshops, and seasonal events
Use the Library Calendar to see upcoming programs, closures, and event timing
Public safety and non-emergency help
For non-emergency needs and department contacts, use the Police Department page