Handyman Services
in New Berlin, WI
Elmbrook Handyman serves homeowners and property managers throughout New Berlin. If you have repairs that keep getting pushed off, or you need a reliable pro to knock out a focused list of small to medium projects, this page is built to help you plan and move faster. We handle the type of work that improves day to day function and protects the home, doors that do not close right, fixtures that need replacing, small leaks, small electrical updates, trim repairs, and common exterior maintenance. Our work is a good fit when you want clear communication, professional workmanship, and a practical plan to get multiple items completed efficiently, especially for rental turnovers, homeowner punch lists, and the kind of “while you are here” fixes that come up during a walkthrough.
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New Berlin Homeowner Resources
This New Berlin homeowner resource section is a quick local reference for the most common city links and resident level information that tends to come up when you are planning home maintenance or a repair project. It is designed to reduce the need to hunt across multiple city pages and help you confirm the basics fast, pickup schedules and local collection rules, seasonal service changes, permit and inspection resources, and other official references that impact timing, access, and project planning.
Use the next sections to check garbage, recycling, and yard waste details, review permit and home improvement guidelines before you start work, and stay aware of seasonal notices that may affect scheduling. When a link is provided, it is included as a button under the relevant section so you can get to the official source quickly without cluttering the page.
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection
Garbage Collection
How often and when to set it out
Garbage is collected weekly in New Berlin. Set your cart out the night before your pickup day, or by 6:00 am on your collection day.
Cart placement, so you do not miss pickup
• Place the cart within about 2 feet of the curb or roadside
• Arrows on the lid point toward the road
• Handles and wheels face away from the road
• Keep about 6 feet of clearance from other objects, mailboxes, poles, vehicles, and snowbanks
• Keep carts separated, and if you also have recycling out, place carts on opposite sides of the driveway
What goes in the garbage cart
Bagged household trash inside the garbage cart.
Do not put these in the garbage cart
• Recycling
• Yard waste
• Construction and demolition debris
• Electronics
• Hazardous materials
Bulky items and overflow
If it does not fit in your cart, it typically needs to be scheduled as a bulk pickup through Johns Disposal, check the official city page below for the current rules.
How to find your exact pickup day and schedule
Use the official Johns Disposal New Berlin page to view the schedule and service map. Use the holiday page to confirm delays around holidays.
Recycling Collection
How often and when to set it out
Recycling is collected every other week. Set your recycling cart out the night before your pickup day, or by 6:00 am on your collection day.
Single stream recycling, what that means
New Berlin is single stream, so approved paper, plastic, metal, and glass can be mixed together in the recycling cart.
Cart placement, so you do not miss pickup
• The arrows on the cart lid should point toward the road
• Handles and wheels should face away from the road
• Place the recycling cart within about 2 feet of the road on one side of the driveway
• Place the garbage cart within about 2 feet of the road on the other side of the driveway
• Keep about 6 feet of clearance from other objects, especially mailboxes, poles, vehicles, and snowbanks
What goes in the recycling cart
Paper and cardboard
• Cardboard, catalogs, magazines, newspapers, envelopes, junk mail
• Cereal and cracker boxes, paper cups without lids or straws
• Paper grocery bags, paper egg cartons
• Pizza boxes, empty, no food or grease
• Shredded paper, tied in a clear plastic bag, about the size of a basketball size
Plastics
• Plastic bottles
• Plastic containers and cups, #1, #2, #5, including #1 clamshells
Metal and glass
• Aluminum cans, tin, and steel cans
• Empty aerosol cans
• Glass bottles and jars, clear, blue, brown, or green
• Metal pots and pans
• Small metal appliances, nothing larger than a basketball
• Small metal plumbing fixtures like faucets and valves
Do not put these in the recycling cart
• Batteries, electronics
• Construction waste
• Plastic film, wrap, and Styrofoam
• Glassware and ceramics, mirrors, windows
• Propane tanks
• Anything with food or liquid still inside
• Hoses, wires, chains, ropes, tanglers
How to find your exact recycling week
Use the official New Berlin schedule and the city page from John’s Disposal, because recycling is every other week and depends on your route and week color.
Yard Waste collection
Curbside yard waste pickup, how it works
New Berlin uses on call yard waste pickup through John’s Disposal, it runs April 1 to November 30. You must call to schedule and pay for each pickup.
Phone, 262 473 4700.
Cost and limits
2025 rate, $65 per scheduled pickup.
Each scheduled pickup includes up to 3 cubic yards of yard waste.
How to prep yard waste, so it gets collected
• No loose piles. Prep yard waste one of these ways, per John’s Disposal,
• Paper biodegradable bags
• 32 gallon containers, each container under 50 lbs
• Tied and bundled, bundles under 4 feet long
What counts as yard waste for curbside pickup
Grass clippings, garden debris, leaves, brush if bundled, branches under 5 inches diameter.
What is NOT included in curbside yard waste pickup
Dirt, sod rolls, root balls, branches, logs, or stumps over 5 inches diameter, black walnuts.
Drop off option, New Berlin Recycling Center
If you prefer drop off instead of scheduling a paid pickup, the New Berlin Recycling Center accepts yard waste, including branches, wood, leaves, grass clippings, and garden or flower plant debris.
Important note about invasive weeds
The city notes invasive species like garlic mustard should be placed in a clear plastic bag, labeled, and put with your trash for pickup.
Permits and home improvement guidelines
When a permit is typically required
The City of New Berlin says permits are required for many types of construction projects. If you are unsure whether your specific project needs a permit, contact City staff to confirm before starting.
Where to apply
Department of Community Development, second floor of City Hall, 3805 S. Casper Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151
When you can apply
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Inspector counter hours
Department of Community Development, second floor of City Hall, 3805 S. Casper Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151
Common permit triggers homeowners should watch for
• Additions and alterations, interior or exterior
• Structural alterations
• Decks, attached or detached
• HVAC work, new or replacement furnaces and air conditioners
• Kitchen remodels and rec rooms
• Pools, hot tubs, generators, solar panels
• Dishwashers and garbage disposals, plumbing fixtures, water heaters
• Sheds 144 square feet or less, and accessory buildings greater than 144 square feet
Processing and approval timing
The city notes that the building permit review process can take up to 10 business days. After the application is processed, you will be notified if the permit is approved or denied.
Picking up your permit
Permits can be picked up Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. At pickup, you review permit conditions, sign the permit forms, pay applicable fees to the cashier, then receive your paperwork and permit.
Inspections, do not skip this step
To schedule an inspection, call (262) 797-2445 during normal business hours. Inspections must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Certain inspections, including furnaces, water heaters, and air conditioners, can be scheduled further in advance. If you miss your inspection, the inspector will leave a door tag on your front door.
SEASONAL SERVICES AND CITY NOTICES
This section covers seasonal conditions, temporary restrictions, and official city updates that can impact access, parking, and timing for home projects. The most common disruptions are winter snow operations, short term street work, and citywide alerts such as facility closures or emergency notices.
Winter snow operations and parking restrictions
In significant snow events, the City of New Berlin may declare a snow emergency during and immediately after the event to support plowing operations. During a snow emergency, vehicles are not permitted on any street or public parking lot. The city also treats roads with salt brine before snow events to reduce ice bonding, and notes that salt becomes less effective in very cold temperatures, especially below 15 degrees, so some snow may remain until temperatures rise. Streets are serviced across multiple plow areas, with crews prioritizing hills, intersections, and main roads first, then working through neighborhoods as conditions allow. The city also recommends keeping reasonable snow cleared around mailboxes to help maintain mail service through winter.
If you have questions related to snow operations, the city directs residents to contact the Streets Department at 262-780-4609.
Road construction, maintenance, and short term disruptions
New Berlin publishes current roadway rehabilitation and maintenance updates, including schedules, maps, and project descriptions. Roadway rehabilitation work can involve curb and gutter repairs, milling, and asphalt overlays, and during active construction some roadways may be closed to thru traffic while local access is maintained. The city also runs roadway maintenance projects like joint and crack cleaning and sealing, where contractors may post signs 48 hours in advance for affected streets. The city specifically notes that hot sealant can burn pets’ feet and can stick to vehicles if driven on before it cools, so residents and visitors should use caution near active work areas.
City alerts and official notices
For real time updates, the city publishes alerts and emergencies through its Alert Center. Residents can also subscribe through the city’s Notify Me system for email or SMS notifications, which is useful for time sensitive updates like emergency notices and facility closures.
Road construction, maintenance, and short-term disruptions
New Berlin publishes current roadway rehabilitation and maintenance updates, including schedules, maps, and project descriptions. Roadway rehabilitation work can involve curb and gutter repairs, milling, and asphalt overlays, and during active construction, some roadways may be closed to through traffic while local access is maintained. The city also runs roadway maintenance projects like joint and crack cleaning and sealing, where contractors may post signs 48 hours in advance for affected streets. The city specifically notes that hot sealant can burn pets’ feet and can stick to vehicles if driven on before it cools, so residents and visitors should use caution near active work areas.
City alerts and official notices
For real time updates, the city publishes alerts and emergencies through its Alert Center. Residents can also subscribe through the city’s Notify Me system for email or SMS notifications, which is useful for time sensitive updates like emergency notices and facility closures.
Official resources
Community and Local Information
What you can find on the City Calendar
New Berlin’s City Calendar includes city meetings plus community events that affect residents. Homeowners use it to track what is happening in the city, what projects or policies are being discussed, and what events might impact schedules, traffic, or services.
Examples of events that appear on the calendar include items like the New Berlin Farmer’s Market, New Berlin Fire Citizen’s Academy, and local community history events.
Meetings that matter to homeowners
Homeowners and property owners usually pay attention to these types of meetings because they can impact zoning, approvals, neighborhood development, and project planning.
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission meets at City Hall Council Chambers and posts meeting information plus agendas and minutes. This is where you will see planning related items show up publicly.
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals is the group that hears variance requests related to zoning ordinances, including zoning questions tied to shoreland, wetland, and floodplain rules.
Agendas, packets, minutes, what those mean
If you want the details beyond the calendar title, like the agenda, packet, attachments, and recorded votes, use the Meeting and Agenda Portal. The city also notes that meeting minutes are unofficial until they are approved at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
City notices, alerts, closures, and service updates
When something changes quickly, this is where residents check first. The Alert Center posts active alerts by category, like Emergency Alerts and City Hall Closings. For ongoing updates, Notify Me is where the city lists subscription topics, including road closures, recycle center updates, and snow emergencies.
Official City Resources:
Alert Center