Electronic Recycling
Effective September 1, 2010, 2009 Act 50 prohibits disposal of
certain electronic devices in Wisconsin landfills, burning in an
incineration facility, or placing these devices in a container
intended for disposal or incineration [s.287207(5), Wis. Stats.].
This ban does not require a solid waste treatment or disposal
facility to retrieve a consumer video display device (a television
or computer monitor with a tube or a screen that is at least 7
inches in its longest diagonal measurement) if doing so is
impractical or would jeopardize the health or safety of a worker,
or if the device has been damaged to the extent that recycling is
no longer practical or feasible [(s.287.07(5)(b), Wis. Stats.].
Electronic devices included in the ban are computers, printers,
video display devices, peripherals, fax machines, dvd players,
vcrs, and other video players (i.e., dvrs).
Fall Clean-Up/Fix-Up Week
Fall clean-up week is the second full week in November
(12-16).
City crews will pick up anything (except hazardous waste, motor
oil, electronics, propane tank and tires) that you put out on your
normal garbage pickup day. Garden debris, small sticks, and twigs
must be in the 2-ply Kraft paper compost bags or in an open
container not larger than thirty (30) gallons and not weighing more
than fifty (50) pounds. Paper or plastic bags or boxes of any kind
containing yard waste will not be picked up. (Note: There is a
difference between a compost bag and a regular paper bag).
Limbs and branches two (2) feet to four (4) feet in length
should be wrapped in bundles. Limbs and branches four (4) feet to
six (6) feet long should be neatly placed on the terrace with the
butt ends facing the roadway. Any branches less than two (2) feet
in length is considered yard waste and must be in the 2-ply Kraft
paper compost bags or in an open container not larger than thirty
(30) gallons and not weighing more than fifty (50) pounds. Limb and
branch collection by the City occurs during the second full week
(Sunday-Saturday) of every month.
All major appliances will need a sticker before placing out for
collection. You may purchase a sticker from the City Clerk's office
at 201 West Second Street, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. Refrigerants (freezer, refrigerator, air conditioner
or dehumidifier) are $15.00. Non-Refrigerants (stove, microwave,
oven, washer, dryer, dishwasher, furnace or water heater) are
$10.00. If the unit is on the curb or alley more than thirty (30)
days, then an additional charge of $20.00 plus the price of the
unit will be charged to the property owner.
Grass clippings will be accepted. However, the City of Kaukauna
and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourage
residents to leave their grass clippings on the lawn. Lawn
clippings are a good source of fertilizer and can also make
excellent compost.
Hazardous waste: solvents, gasoline, fuel oil, pesticides,
insecticides, herbicides, antifreeze, lead based paint/oil based
paint, acids and alkalies, etc. These items cannot be put out for
pick-up. They must be taken to one of the Outagamie County drop-off
sites. Please call the Outagamie County Solid Waste facility at
832-5277 with Clean-Sweep questions.
Take this opportunity to clean up around your home and garage
and dispose of any unwanted items. Please make sure these items are
out by 7:00 a.m. on your normal garbage pick up day.
If there are any questions, call the Street Department office at
766-6337.
Spring Clean-Up/Fix-Up Weeks
Spring Clean-up/Fix-up weeks are April 16-19 and May
14-17.
City crews will pick up anything (except hazardous waste, motor
oil, electronics, propane tank and tires) that you put out on your
normal garbage pickup day. Leaves, garden debris, small sticks, and
twigs must be in the 2-ply Kraft paper compost bags or in an open
container not larger than thirty (30) gallons and not weighing more
than fifty (50) pounds. Paper or plastic bags or boxes of any kind
containing yard waste will not be picked up. (Note: There is a
difference between a compost bag and a regular paper bag).
Limbs and branches two (2) feet to four (4) feet in length
should be wrapped in bundles. Limbs and branches four (4) feet to
six (6) feet long should be neatly placed on the terrace with the
butt ends facing the roadway. Any branches less than two (2) feet
in length is considered yard waste and must be in the 2-ply Kraft
paper compost bags or in an open container not larger than thirty
(30) gallons and not weighing more than fifty (50) pounds. Limb and
branch collection by the City occurs during the second full week
(Sunday-Saturday) of every month.
All major appliances will need a sticker before placing out for
collection. You may purchase a sticker from the City Clerk's office
at 201 West Second Street, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. Refrigerants (freezer, refrigerator, air conditioner
or dehumidifier) are $15.00. Non-Refrigerants (stove, microwave,
oven, washer, dryer, dishwasher, furnace or water heater) are
$10.00. If the unit is on the curb or alley more than thirty (30)
days, then an additional charge of $20.00 plus the price of the
unit will be charged to the property owner.
Grass clippings will be accepted. However, the City of Kaukauna
and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourage
residents to leave their grass clippings on the lawn. Lawn
clippings are a good source of fertilizer and can also make
excellent compost.
Hazardous waste: solvents, gasoline, fuel oil, pesticides,
insecticides, herbicides, antifreeze, lead based paints/oil based
paints, acids and alkalies, etc. These items cannot be put out for
pick-up. They must be taken to one of the Outagamie County drop-off
sites. Please call the Outagamie County Solid Waste facility at
832-5277 with Clean-Sweep questions.
Take this opportunity to clean up around your home and garage
and dispose of any unwanted items. Please make sure these items are
out by 7:00 a.m. on your normal garbage pick up day.
If there are any questions, call the Street Department office at
766-6337.
Yard Waste Drop Off Site
Yard waste drop off dates and regulations for 2012.
Thursday drop off dates (7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
June 7, 21
July 5, 19
August 9, 23
September 6, 20
October 4
Saturday drop off dates (9:00 a.m. to Noon)
July 14
August 4
September 15
Free drop off dates
October 18 (7:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
October 19 (7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
October 20 (9:00 a.m. to noon)
November 1 (7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
- Drop off site is located at 340 W. Third Street (West of the
Fire Department) adjacent to the former recycling area. Signs will
be posted.
- Yard waste must be in a 2-ply compost yard waste bag or open
garbage can.
- Brush longer than three feet will not be accepted.
- Voucher must be presented to attendant before disposing of yard
waste. You can purchase a voucher from the City Clerk's office at
201 West Second Street, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
Leaf Collection
City crew will start collecting leaves the second full week of
October (15-19) and ending on your normal garbage pick-up day the
second full week of November (12-16).
Where: Rake leaves only onto the terrace at the
edge of pavement.
How: In low piles so children cannot be hidden
from motorists' view and close to the
curb so as not to interfere with traffic. Do not put leaves in
gutter, as they will plug the
sewers. Please have out by 7:00 a.m.
When: City crew will start collecting leaves
the second full week of October (15-19)
and ending on your normal garbage pick-up day the second full week
of November
(12-16).
What: Leaves only!!
Garden debris and miscellaneous debris will not be picked up.
Fall Tire Collection
The Outagamie County Division of Solid Waste has agreed to
collect tires from municipalities during the week of September
17-20 at no charge. Significant savings will be realized by the
City of Kaukauna by having our fall tire collection coinciding with
the County's free drop-off. Kaukauna Street Department will collect
a maximum of four (4) tires from residential customers only, rims
must be removed.
Heavy Equipment
Any homeowners planning a construction project within the City
limits should be advised of the following City policies:
- Any contractor doing new or replacement work is required to
remove and dispose of all construction debris at his expense.
- A homeowner using heavy equipment (backhoe, tractor, skid
steer, etc.) is considered a contractor. Therefore, they are
responsible for debris removal. The City will not pick up this
debris.
Weeds
Notice is hereby given to each person who owns, occupies or
controls land in the City of Kaukauna. Ordinance 10.03 (6) of the
Kaukauna Municipal Code requires that all noxious weeds and other
rank growth of vegetation be kept to a height of not to exceed 1
foot. Exceptions are given to vacant lots in the Industrial Park
and to other lots in the City that are located on a face block
where less than 50% of the face block is occupied. Street
Department Crews will cut weeds and rank growth on lots that are in
violation. The work will be done periodically throughout the summer
as manpower allows. A minimum charge of $70 will be applied to the
property for each occurrence that requires the City to cut
vegetation.
Spring Tire Collection
The Outagamie County Division of Solid Waste has agreed to
collect tires from municipalities during the week of
April 16-19 at no charge. Significant savings will be realized
by the City of Kaukauna by having our spring tire collection
coinciding with the County's free drop-off. Kaukauna Street
Department will collect a maximum of four (4) tires from
residential customers only, rims must be removed.
Propane Tanks
You may bring your empty propane tank to a propane dealer or the
County Landfill will accept them for a fee.
Recyclables Collection
Recycling is picked up every other week on your garbage
collection day.
To make this transition easy on the recycling and garbage
drivers, because your garbage and recycling is on the same day we
ask that you clearly separate your trash from your recycling (set
trash on one side of driveway and recyclables on the other).
Recyclable plastic, glass, tin, and aluminum can be placed
curbside in a reusable container. Reusable containers must be
between 15 and 33 gallons with handles on the outside of them and
weigh less than 50 pounds when set at the curb. Containers must
also be marked with an Outagamie County Recycling Sticker. Paper
can be set out for recycling in paper bags, a cardboard box no
larger than 3ft. x 3ft. x 1ft. or a separate reusable container as
described above. Corrugated cardboard boxes should be flattened, if
possible, to save space, and cut into pieces no larger than 3 ft. x
3ft.
To get all residents picked up in time the recycling drivers
have to start early so make sure to have all your recycling out
either the night before or by 6:00 am.
If for some reasons you should have a concern about your
recyclables collection please feel free to call Inland Services
directly at 759-0501 to express any concerns you may have.
Hazardous Waste Material
Seasonal and off season information for hazardous waste
material.
During the winter months if you happen to have chemicals,
pesticides, fertilizers, stains or other household hazardous waste
to get rid of, Outagamie County has coordinated with Brown County's
hazardous waste facility to accept these materials all year long.
Every Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Brown County is open to accept these materials
from Outagamie County residents free of charge. For details or
directions contact Wess, the Brown County hazardous waste
coordinator at 920-492-4950 or check out there website at Brown County.
If you don't care to drive to Brown County you can safely store
your materials until Spring when the County will start the Clean
Sweep programs again around Outagamie County. For a schedule of
where and when the Clean Sweep programs will be sponsored, please
check out the County's website at Outagamie County and
click on Recycling/Hazardous link under County Departments.
Waste Oil
The waste oil drop off site is available for residents of the
City of Kaukauna at the City Garage, 222 W. Third Street, Kaukauna,
during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday.
This drop off site is for waste oil only. No gas,
anit-freeze, paint, thinners, etc. can be disposed of at this
site.
Winter Parking
On December 1, 2012 our winter parking ordinance goes into
effect. No vehicle shall be left parked or standing unattended on
the public streets of the City of Kaukauna during December,
January, February, and March between the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00
am (Municipal Code 7.12.4).
Snow Removal
Notice is hereby given to each person who owns, occupies or
controls land in the City of Kaukauna.
8.13 Snow and Ice Removal. (Am #975)(1) All owners or occupants
of real property shall remove or cause to be removed within 48
hours after a snow storm in the City, all snow and ice accumulated
on the sidewalks contiguous to the premises they own or occupy. If
the owner or occupant fails to comply with this section, the City,
under the direction of the Street Superintendent, shall cause the
snow or ice to be removed and the cost and expense thereof assessed
as a special tax under S.S. 66.60 (16), Wis. Stats., upon the lot
contiguous to the sidewalk cleared. The cost for snow
removal shall be .50 per linear foot of sidewalk frontage with a
minimum charge of $45.00. Any owner or occupant who does
not comply with this section shall, in addition to the tax levied
be subject to forfeiture under S.S. 25.04 of this Municipal Code.
(Am.#1148)
(2) The moving or depositing of snow from a private or business
property, such as parking lots, filling stations, private driveways
and other areas onto or into the street or highways of the City is
prohibited (Cr.#1024)
You will not receive a personal warning. Your walk will
automatically be cleared if it is in violation of the above
ordinance.
Yardwaste Vs. Brush Collection
As the Street Department defines it, yardwaste is garden debris,
flowers, trimmings from bushes, hedges and grass clippings.
However, the City of Kaukauna and Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources does encourage residents to leave grass clippings on the
lawn. Lawn clippings are a good source of fertilizer and can also
make excellent compost. Also considered yard waste are branches two
feet or less, whether they are from the homeowner trimming trees or
from a storm. Yardwaste is picked up curbside three times a year,
twice in the spring and once in the fall. Yardwaste can also be
dropped off at the drop off site which is open throughout the
summer months on specific dates and times. Yardwaste information is
listed under Yardwaste Drop Off Site.
Brush is considered branches that are two feet or longer. Brush
pickup is the second full week of each month (Sunday-Saturday).
Additional brush pick up information is available under Brush
Collection.
For additional services or changes, please see the Community
Newsletter or City advertisements in the Times-Villager.
White Goods Policy
All white goods in the City of Kaukauna will need a sticker on
the unit before placing out on your garbage day the second full
week of each month.
You may purchase a sticker from the City Clerk's office at 201
West Second Street, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and
4:30 p.m. Refrigerants (freezer, refrigerator, air conditioner or
dehumidifier) are $15.00. Non-Refrigerants (stove, microwave, oven,
washer, dryer, dishwasher, furnace or water heater) are $10.00.
If the unit is on the curb or alley more than thirty (30) days,
then an additional charge of $20.00 plus the price of the unit will
be charged to the property owner.
Tree Trimming
City Ordinance 8.12(4)(a) Trees standing in or upon any public
highway, terrace, or public place and on any lot or land adjacent
to any public highway or place shall, under the supervision of the
street superintendent, be kept trimmed by the owner or occupant of
the property on or in front of which the trees are growing so that
the lowest branches are at least twelve (12) feet from the street,
and at least eight (8) feet from the terrace and sidewalk.