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Mequon Homeowner Resources
If you are planning repairs, cleanouts, or home improvements in Mequon, Scroll down to find permits, pickup schedules, seasonal notices, and local city links, all in one place.
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection
Recycling Collection
In Mequon, recycling pickup is handled through a City licensed private hauler, residents set up service directly with the hauler they choose. The City does not run a single citywide recycling route, so your pickup day, cart type, and service rules depend on your provider.
How to set up recycling service
Confirm your provider is on the City’s licensed hauler list.
Contact the hauler directly to start service for your address.
Ask for your recycling pickup day, cart options, and how they handle service alerts and holiday delays.
What Mequon requires to be collected curbside
The City’s official recycling guidance lists common curbside recyclable categories, including:
Containers, steel, aluminum, bi metal, glass, plastic, #1 and #2
Paper, corrugated cardboard, newspapers, magazines, office paper, junk mail
Important service details to confirm with your hauler
These rules vary by hauler, the City does not publish one single standard for all providers:
Set out time, when carts must be out
Cart placement, curb line, alley, driveway edge, and clearance rules
Sorting rules, single stream vs separated, what stays out
Holiday delays, how they notify you and whether pickup shifts
Overflow policy, extra materials, extra fees, and how to schedule add ons
Items not typically included in normal curbside recycling
The City’s recycling guidance notes that some items may require a separate arrangement or a specialty recycler. For example:
Appliances and tires, may be picked up by your hauler by special arrangement, typically for an additional fee
Electronics and specialty materials, often require a designated recycler or drop off option
Official City Resources:
Garbage Collection
In Mequon, property owners must contract privately with a City licensed hauler for curbside garbage service. The City does not operate one citywide curbside garbage pickup program, so your pickup day, cart options, pricing, and service rules depend on the hauler you select.
Step 1, Choose a City licensed hauler
Start by confirming the hauler is listed as licensed by the City of Mequon. As of the City’s published list, licensed haulers include:
Waste Management, (262) 251-4000
Ozaukee Disposal, (262) 377-4640
GFL Environmental Inc, (262) 367-6040
State Disposal Services LLC, (414) 489-1970
Eagle Disposal Inc, (262) 895-4800
Compost Crusader LLC, (262) 394-6075
Curby’s Compost Service, (414) 445-4345
Step 2, Set up service and confirm your pickup details
When you call your hauler, confirm:
Your exact garbage pickup day
Cart size options and pricing
How they handle missed pickups and service alerts
Holiday delays, how schedule shifts are communicated
Set out timing and cart placement
Each hauler has its own set out rules and cart placement guidance. Not verified as a single City standard. Ask your hauler:
Latest set out time for your route
Where carts must be placed, curb line, driveway edge, alley, etc
Any clearance rules, distance from mailboxes, vehicles, or obstacles
Extra bags, bulky items, and special pickups
Policies vary by hauler. Not verified as a single City standard. Confirm:
Whether extra bags are accepted, and the fee if any
Bulky item pickup availability, scheduling method, and cost
Appliance pickup, special prep requirements, and cost
Whether construction debris is accepted, and restrictions if any
Who to contact
For all service, billing, carts, and scheduling issues, contact your selected hauler directly
For the City’s official licensed hauler list, use the City resources below
Official City Resources:
Yard Waste and Seasonal Pickups
Mequon does not provide City curbside yard waste pickup. Yard waste and brush are handled through the City’s seasonal Brush Site, plus private landscape hauling if you prefer not to self haul.
Primary option, Mequon Brush Site drop off
The City operates a seasonal brush site for residents to dispose of approved yard materials during open months.
Permit required
A Brush Site permit is required to drop off brush or yard waste
Permit fee is $25, non refundable
If you purchase online, your printed receipt serves as your permit
Keep your permit and ID available when you go
Season timing
The site is seasonal, check current dates and hours before you drive over
The City posted that the Brush Site closed for the 2025 season on November 29, 2025, and to watch for Spring 2026 updates
What is accepted
Accepted materials are posted by the City, follow the on site signage and published rules. The City separates areas for brush, yard waste, logs, and woodchips.
What is not accepted
Items like garbage, construction debris, rocks, sod, and similar non yard waste materials are not accepted, follow the City’s posted rules to avoid being turned away.
ID and access
Bring your driver’s license and your permit information. The City’s rules reference matching permit and ID for site admission.
Free materials, optional pickup
The City also posts when wood chips, logs for firewood, and compost are available at the brush site. This is a separate use case, and the City notes that a permit may not be required if you are only picking up specific materials, confirm the current rule before going.
If you want curbside yard waste removal
Because the City does not provide curbside yard waste pickup, many homeowners use a private landscape contractor or hauler for bagged yard waste, branch removal, or seasonal cleanouts.
Official City Resources:
Permits and home improvement guidelines
If you are planning an improvement project in Mequon, it is worth confirming permit requirements up front so you do not run into inspection or resale issues later.
What Mequon permits are tied to
Mequon residential permitting follows Wisconsin DSPS One and Two Family Uniform Dwelling Code standards, so the City process is built around plan review, permit issuance, and required inspections.
Common projects that often require a permit
Permits are commonly required for work that changes structure, safety systems, or exterior elements, for example decks, sheds and accessory structures, additions, structural alterations, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other regulated work. If you are not sure, the safest move is to confirm with Community Development before starting.
Permit length and timing
Residential permits are generally valid for 1 year from issuance. New commercial or new single-family home permits are generally valid for 2 years from issuance. Do not start work until the permit is issued.
Homeowner versus contractor rules
Homeowners may perform their own residential work when they own and occupy the single-family residence where the work is being done. If a contractor is doing the work, confirm they can legally pull permits for residential work in Wisconsin and that the permit is issued under the correct party.
How to apply, the fastest path
Use the City’s permit forms page to start, it includes the main residential permit applications and required supporting documents. Most homeowners will see these core forms listed: building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, plus zoning forms as needed.
Inspections, how to schedule and what to have ready
Inspections are scheduled through the City’s central inspection scheduling number. Have the permit number or the property address ready when you call. Inspection requests made after 9:00 AM may be scheduled for the next day, so it is smart to call early when you are trying to keep a project moving.
Fees and cost planning
Mequon publishes an official fee schedule that covers permit and inspection related fees. If you are budgeting a project, check the current fee schedule before applying so you understand the City fees that may apply to your scope.
Seasonal Services and City Notices
Mequon posts seasonal operations updates and time sensitive notices through official City channels. This section helps you stay current on winter operations, roadway issues, and City updates without having to navigate away from this page.
Snow emergencies, what to know
A snow emergency is declared after a snowfall.
Plowing starts on snow emergency routes first, then goes to side streets.
If you have questions tied to snow emergencies or winter road operations, the City directs residents to contact the Highway Division.
Highway Division phone, (262) 236-2913
Street parking rules, critical year round
Mequon states there is no parking on City streets at any time of the year.
This is especially important during snow emergencies so plows can clear routes efficiently.
The City notes the Police Department can have your vehicle towed if it is in the way.
Practical winter tips for homeowners
Keep all vehicles off the street, use driveways or off street parking only.
Keep curb areas clear for plows, delivery drivers, and emergency access.
If you are planning service work during snow season, coordinate so contractor vehicles are not parked in the street.
Road surface issues, potholes, gravel shoulders, signs
For common neighborhood roadway concerns, Mequon directs residents to call the Highway Division, including:
Gravel shoulder issues
Potholes and road surface concerns
Missing or damaged street signs, the Highway Division determines jurisdiction and addresses the issue as appropriate
Highway Division phone, (262) 236-2913
After hours emergencies
If you have an emergency after hours tied to Public Works, Mequon directs residents to call the non emergency Police Department number. Dispatch is in contact with Public Works and can direct the response as required.
Non emergency Police phone, (262) 242-3500
How to stay informed, official City updates
Sign up for City updates so important notices come to you instead of you having to check manually.
Use the Mequon Weekly Bulletin for routine City updates and announcements.
Community and Local Information
This section is for quick, homeowner friendly access to the most used City and community tools in Mequon, including who to contact, where to find hours, and where to get updates without digging through multiple pages.
City Hall, general help and office hours
Use City Hall for general questions, department routing, and official City administration services.
City Hall phone is the fastest starting point for most non emergency questions.
Check posted facility hours before visiting, especially around holidays or weather closures.
Public Safety, non emergency contact
Use the Police Department for non emergency concerns and after hours routing when the City directs residents to call dispatch for urgent Public Works related matters.
For emergencies, call 911, for non emergency use the Police Department number on the City offices or Police pages.
Public Works and parks related help
Public Works is the most common contact for roadway, seasonal operations, and many resident service questions.
For parks, pavilions, and park information:
Use the Parks hub to find park sites, brochures, trails, pavilions, and park forms.
Park hours are listed by the City, and rental or availability questions are routed through the listed parks contact info.
Recreation programs and registration
Mequon Thiensville recreation programming is operated through the Mequon Thiensville School District recreation department.
Use the Recreation Department page for program info.
Use the registration portal when you need to register and manage accounts.
Library, services and events
The Frank L Weyenberg Library provides local services, events, and resident resources.
Use the library website for hours, events, catalog access, and services.
City services, forms, and common requests
If you need City forms or want to find a specific request or program:
Use the City Forms page for an organized list of available forms and submissions.
Use the City Services page for common service categories and contact direction.