Garbage & Recycling

The Village of McFarland contracts with Pellitteri Waste Systems for garbage and recycling collection. Trash and recycling is collected every week.

Collection Schedule

The western half of the Village is collected on Tuesday, and the eastern half is collected on Wednesday. Should collection fall on a holiday, collection will be moved to the following day for pickup. For more information, view the following schedules:

• 2023 Tuesday Collection Calendar (PDF)
• 2023 Wednesday Collection Calendar (PDF)

 2023 Holiday Pick-Up Schedule Adjustments

• Christmas Day December 25
  • Tuesday pick-up will occur on Wednesday December 27
  • Wednesday pick-up will occur on Thursday December 28

 2024 Holiday Pick-Up Schedule Adjustments

• New Year's Day January 1, 2024
  • Tuesday pick-up will occur on Wednesday January 3, 2024
  • Wednesday pick-up will occur on Thursday January 4, 2024
• Memorial Day May 27, 2024
  • Tuesday pick-up will occur on Wednesday May 29, 2024
  • Wednesday pick-up will occur on Thursday May 30, 2024
• Independence Day July 4, 2024 - no adjustments
  • Tuesday pick-up will occur on Tuesday July 2. 2024
  • Wednesday pick-up will occur on Wednesday July 3, 2024
• Labor Day September 2, 2024
  • Tuesday pick-up will occur on Wednesday September 4, 2024
  • Wednesday pick-up will occur on Thursday September 5, 2024
• Christmas Day December 25, 2024
  • Tuesday pick-up will occur on Tuesday, December 24, 2024
  • Wednesday pick-up will occur on Thursday December 26, 2024

Container Sizes

New residents should contact the Public Works Department to obtain their containers. The following sizes are available to residents:

• 64-Gallon: A resident is provided a trash and recycling container of this size unless a different size is requested.
• 64-Gallon and 32-Gallon: For the cost of $96 per year, an additional 32-gallon may be acquired for weekly collection.
• One 35-Gallon: Households that are able to make due with a single 32-gallon container are encourage to do so, as the Village receives a credit for the reduced service.
• Two 35-Gallon: Residents who are physically unable to handle the larger 64-gallon containers may instead use two smaller 35-gallon containers.

Please note: If a resident would like a larger (95-gallon) trash or recycling container, please contact Pellitteri at 608-257-4285. There will be an additional charge and Pellitteri will bill a resident directly for any additional charge(s).

Positioning Containers

When positioning containers, please remember the following:

• Do keep a 24-inch separation between containers and other obstructions.
• Do have containers ready by 6 am.
• Do not overfill containers.
• Do not place containers near or under overhanging obstructions.
• Do not place containers in the street.
• Do not place containers for pickup more than 24 hours before collection.
• Do not leave containers along the road more than 24 hours after collection.