Services
Garbage
Collection
Merton's garbage removal service is contracted with Veolia
Environmental Services of Hartland and is paid for one year in
advance on your tax bill.
Collection
Day -
Wednesday
Please have your refuse out at the curb by 6:00am. If a
holiday or snow day falls on a Monday or a Tuesday, pick-up will
be on Wednesday.
NOTE: Recycling is mandatory by state law.
Remember to
rinse out and remove lids before disposing of containers.
Garbage is collected
weekly and includes household refuse, paper, magazines, recyclable
materials and large household items such as furniture and non-freon
appliances. Residents shall provide plastic bags or containers
that do not exceed 32 gallons in size or weigh more than 60 lbs.
All appliances and
any large furniture items must be scheduled for pickup by calling
262.367.6040. A licensed technician capable of removing
Freon must dispose of Freon (refrigerators, freezers, air
conditioners and dehumidifiers). Please call Superior to
make arrangements for this service, which is to be paid by the
homeowner.
Our
contractors will not take:
building materials, carpets,
auto materials, plumbing fixtures or hazardous or toxic materials.
Disposal
Option for Special Items
Go to Waukesha
County Recycle web site and click on household
recycling or call 262.896.8300 for more information.
Backyard
Management of Yard Debris
1.
Burning creates air pollution, is a health hazard to people with
asthma and other allergies, creates a fire hazard, and is a
nuisance to neighbors.
2.
Urbanization of the county makes the old management practice of
burning obsolete- and it’s a waste of resources.
3.
Compost is a useful soil amendment that improves health and
fertility of soil (ads nutrients to support soil microorganisms,
improves tilth of clay soils in area), saves water by helping soil
hold moisture, and reduces runoff.
4.
Mulching leaves in place saves raking, amends the soil.
5.
Leaving grass clippings on the lawn adds valuable nitrogen back
into the soil, saving on fertilizer (Clippings from a 1000 sq. ft.
lawn contain 6# nitrogen, 1# potassium).
6.
Backyard management of yard debris saves municipal tax dollars for
collection and processing.
7.
Use natural areas, ground covers and planting beds under trees
when landscaping so leaves can be left to decompose in these area.
8.
Try any or all of the options to see what suits your yard and the
amount of yard debris generated- see website for more
information. www.waukeshacounty.gov/recycling
Recycling
Bins - Do's & Don'ts
Turn
Over a New Leaf
Yard Debris Management Program
