The 2026 Wausau Recycling and Garbage Pickup Calendar is now available! The full details will be featured in the upcoming spring newsletter; however, if you want a copy mailed to you beforehand, please contact the mayor's office or customer service. Thank you!

Reminder! Recycling carts should be set out with garbage containers between the hours of 3:00 pm the day prior to collection day and should be removed from the curbside area by 11:00 am the day after pickup. Recycling containers have a green lid and garbage containers have a blue lid. Garbage pickup is every week, and recycling cart pickup is every other week. Placement of the carts at the curbside needs to be at least 4 feet from other objects such as other carts, mailboxes, and trees to accommodate the mechanical arm as it grips the cart and empties its contents.