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Dumps near Madison, WI

2 landfills, 4 transfer stations and 18 drop-off sites within 20 miles, sorted by how far you'll have to haul it.

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WM - Madison Recycling Center

Drop-off · 3.4 mi
2200 Fish Hatchery Rd, Madison, WI 53713
Mon-Fri 7AM-3:30PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 608-251-2115 Website

City of Madison Streets Division - Quann-Olin Drop-off Site

Drop-off · 3.4 mi
1504 Quann-Olin Pkwy, Madison, WI 53713
Mon 7:30AM-2:30PM, Tue 7:30AM-7PM, Thu 7:30AM-7PM, Fri 7:30AM-2:30PM, Sat 9AM-4PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 608-266-4681 Website

Dane County Solid Waste Department

Drop-off · 3.8 mi
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
Hours not listed · call first
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 608-266-4990 Website

MRD Compost Facility

Yard waste · 4.3 mi
5211 Co Hwy Q, Waunakee, WI 53597
Mon 7AM-5:30PM, Tue 7AM-7PM, Wed 7AM-5:30PM, Thu 7AM-7PM, Fri 7AM-5:30PM, Sat-Sun Open 24 hours
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions Website

Middleton Recycling Center

Drop-off · 4.9 mi
4340 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI 53562
Sat 8AM-12PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 608-821-8390 Website

City of Madison Streets Division - Sycamore Drop-off Site

Drop-off · 6.7 mi
4602 Sycamore Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Mon 7:30AM-2:30PM, Tue 7:30AM-7PM, Thu 7:30AM-7PM, Fri 7:30AM-2:30PM, Sat 9AM-4PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 608-246-4532 Website

City of Madison Streets Division - South Point Drop-Off

Drop-off · 6.8 mi
402 South Point Rd, Verona, WI 53593
Mon 7:30AM-2:30PM, Tue 7:30AM-7PM, Thu 7:30AM-7PM, Fri 7:30AM-2:30PM, Sat 9AM-4PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 608-266-4681 Website

Recycling Drop Off Site

Drop-off · 7.3 mi
2373 S Fish Hatchery Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Mon-Tue 6:30AM-7PM, Wed 6:30AM-8PM, Thu-Sat 6:30AM-7PM, Sun 6:30AM-8PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions Website

Sun Prairie Recycling Center

Drop-off · 11.3 mi
1798 S Bird St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Mon 9AM-6PM, Wed 9AM-6PM, Fri 9AM-6PM, Sat 8:30AM-4PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 608-837-3050 Website

Oregon Recycling Center

Drop-off · 12.3 mi
1067 Storytown Rd, Oregon, WI 53575
Sat 8:30AM-12PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions Website

Windsor Recycling Center

Drop-off · 12.9 mi
4035 Muller Rd, DeForest, WI 53532
Hours not listed · call first
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 608-888-0066 Website

Town of Brooklyn Recycling Center

Drop-off · 18.4 mi
N8790 Benson Rd, Brooklyn, WI 53521
Sat 8AM-4PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 608-575-8821 Website

Exeter township Recycling Center

Drop-off · 19.3 mi
W2738 Pernot Ln, Belleville, WI 53508
Sat 8AM-3PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions Website
💡Before you load up: most dumps charge by weight or load, and tires, mattresses and appliances often cost extra. Some only take county residents. Call first. The gate doesn't care how far you drove.

Questions

Where is the closest dump to Madison?

WM - Madison Hauling & Transfer Station (transfer station) is 3.5 miles from the center of Madison. Hours: Mon-Fri 7AM-5PM. Call ahead to confirm hours and fees.

How many dumps are near Madison?

Within 20 miles of Madison there are 2 landfills and 4 transfer stations that take trash and junk, plus 18 recycling, yard waste or hazardous waste drop-off sites.

Is there a free dump near Madison?

Recycling drop-offs and yard waste sites are usually free. Landfills and transfer stations near Madison usually charge by weight or by load, and some offer free drop-off days for residents. Check the site's website or call before you go.

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