Wisconsin
Compost drop-off
Appleton compost drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Appleton Glendale and Whitman Yard Waste Sites.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
Residential use only, no contractors/commercial properties. Be prepared to show residency proof.
Hours
- Glendale April 3-December 6, 2026: Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Whitman April 1-December 4, 2026: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- December 7, 2026-March 31, 2027: Glendale Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Whitman CLOSED for season.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No permit fee stated on the linked page; confirm access requirements.
Where to buy: Contact the facility for access questions.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Both sites | Branches/brush and motor oil free. Grass clippings $4 per 30-gallon bag; 10-punch grass card $40. |
| Glendale only | Recyclables/metal free. Refrigerant appliance $30; non-refrigerant appliance $25. Tires maximum 18-inch diameter without rims $12 each. |
| Payment | Cash or check only; no credit/debit cards. |
Hazardous waste
No batteries, antifreeze, electronics, propane or hazardous waste. Listed motor-oil service does not include oil filters or other fluids.
Holiday closures
Closed city-observed holidays including Thanksgiving Nov 26-27, Christmas Eve/Day Dec 24-25 and New Year Day Jan 1, 2027. July 3, 2026 exception: Whitman closed, Glendale open; Glendale July 4 closed.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- Yard-waste sites, not garbage/bulk disposal. Glendale also has separate listed recycling/appliance/tire streams; those are not offered at Whitman.
- Branches smaller than 6 inches diameter and 8 feet long. No stumps/grindings/root balls, sod/mulch, soil/sand/concrete/gravel, construction waste, bulky garbage, propane, electronics, oil filters, batteries, antifreeze or HHW.
- Tarp and secure loads. Residents manage/unload their own materials. Recycling dumpsters only available until full.
- Current 2026 dates explicit on city page; do not assume year-round Whitman opening or weekend Glendale access after December 6.
- Holiday July 3 exception in source: Whitman closed, Glendale open. Other listed city holidays close sites.
Nearby Wisconsin towns
- Abrams transfer station
- Athelstane recycling drop-off
- Bagley (Oconto County) recycling drop-off
- Barksdale, Bayview, Eileen, Pilsen and Washburn (Bay Area Solid Waste District) transfer station
- Barnes transfer station
- Bass Lake (Sawyer County) transfer station
- Bayfield / Russell Cooperative transfer station
- Big Bend (Rusk County) transfer station
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-06. If something conflicts, trust the town.