Home › Wisconsin › Milwaukee

Dumps near Milwaukee, WI

1 landfill, 5 transfer stations and 11 drop-off sites within 20 miles, sorted by how far you'll have to haul it.

Closest place to ditch your junk

All sites near Milwaukee

Recommunity Recycling

Drop-off · 2.8 mi
1401 W Mt Vernon Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Hours not listed · call first
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 414-721-9212

City of Wauwatosa Drop-Off Center

Drop-off · 4.4 mi
11100 W Walnut Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Wed 7:30AM-4PM, Sat 7:30AM-4PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 414-471-8422 Website

Drop Off Centers "New Name" was Self Help

Drop-off · 5.4 mi
6660 N Industrial Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223
Tue-Sun 7AM-3PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions

Milwaukee Self Help Recycling Center

Drop-off · 5.5 mi
6660 N Industrial Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223
Tue-Sun 7AM-3PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions Website

WM - Milwaukee A-1 Recycling Center

Drop-off · 5.9 mi
2101 W Morgan Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Mon-Fri 7AM-4PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 414-385-1000 Website

Brookfield Recycling Center

Drop-off · 9.6 mi
19700 Riverview Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045
Tue 1-7PM, Thu 1-7PM, Sat 8AM-5PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 262-782-5029 Website

New Berlin Recycling Center

Drop-off · 9.9 mi
3711 S Casper Dr, New Berlin, WI 53151
Tue 10AM-7PM, Thu 10AM-7PM, Sat 8AM-4PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 262-780-4606 Website

Pewaukee Recycling Center

Drop-off · 11.6 mi
w225n3201 Duplainville Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Wed 1-6PM, Sat 9AM-3PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions Website

City of Waukesha Resident Drop-Off Center

Drop-off · 15 mi
750 Sentry Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186
Wed 11AM-7PM, Sat 8AM-4PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 262-524-3593 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 Milwaukee?

WM - Northwest Transfer Station (transfer station) is 5.6 miles from the center of Milwaukee. Hours: Mon-Fri 7AM-4PM. Call ahead to confirm hours and fees.

How many dumps are near Milwaukee?

Within 20 miles of Milwaukee there are 1 landfill and 5 transfer stations that take trash and junk, plus 11 recycling, yard waste or hazardous waste drop-off sites.

Is there a free dump near Milwaukee?

Recycling drop-offs and yard waste sites are usually free. Landfills and transfer stations near Milwaukee 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.

Nearby cities