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Appleton Trash Pickup Schedule
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This Appleton trash pickup schedule spells out its fees more clearly than most cities - from $8 overflow-bag stickers to exact tire and appliance drop-off costs - and throws in free large item pickup for half the year. Here's exactly how the Appleton garbage collection schedule works, what it costs, and when each service runs.
How often is trash picked up in Appleton?
The Appleton curbside collection schedule collects garbage weekly using your city-supplied cart. Large item pickup runs every other week, April through September only.
| Stream | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Garbage | Weekly | City-supplied cart |
| Large items | Every other week | Apr-Sep only, free, limit 2 items |
| Tires & appliances | Drop-off only | Fees apply, see below |
Place your cart at the curb the night before your collection day - collection starts at 8 a.m.
Find your exact pickup day
Every address on the Appleton trash collection calendar has its own garbage pickup date:
Look up your Appleton pickup schedule →
Or call Public Works at 920-832-5580.
Bin placement rules
- Cart at the curb the night before your collection day
- Collection begins at 8 a.m.
- Overflow bags need an $8 sticker attached (under 45 lbs each)
Appleton Trash Holiday Schedule
Appleton publishes make-up dates for five holidays only. Other federal holidays do not change collection.
Because a holiday week can move your pickup earlier as well as later, put your cart out the night before.
| Holiday | 2026 date | Affects pickup? |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Fri, Jul 3 | Yes - garbage moves to Mon, Jul 6; recycling unchanged |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Yes - the week slides one day, Tue Sep 8 through Sat Sep 12 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Yes - make-up days that week are Wed Nov 25, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28 and Mon Nov 30 |
| Christmas Eve & Day | Thu, Dec 24 and Fri, Dec 25 | Yes - make-up days that week are Sat Dec 26, Mon Dec 28 and Tue Dec 29 |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Yes - garbage moves to Mon, Jan 4; recycling to Sat, Jan 2 |
Appleton splits recycling into Area #1 and Area #2, and the city's chart lists a separate make-up date per area. Confirm which applies to you on the city's holiday collection page.
What goes in each bin
Garbage
WeeklyGoes in
- Bagged household waste
- Extra bags with an $8 sticker
Keep out
- Appliances, tires (drop-off only)
- Recyclables
Large Items
Biweekly, Apr-SepGoes in
- Furniture, bikes, bed frames
- Lawnmowers (drained), grills (tank removed), doors
Keep out
- Appliances, mattresses
- Construction materials, windows, recyclables
Fees: bags, tires & appliances
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overflow bag sticker | $8 | Under 45 lbs per bag |
| Tire disposal | $12/tire | Up to 4/household, 18" or smaller, no rim |
| Appliance (Freon) | $30 | Fridges, freezers, AC units |
| Appliance (non-Freon) | $25 | Stoves, washers, dryers |
Tires and appliances are drop-off only at 2625 E. Glendale Ave - they are not collected curbside.
Large item pickup
Large item pickup is free and runs every other week on your regular garbage day, April through September, on the week opposite your recycling week - limited to 2 items per collection. Accepted items include furniture, bikes, bed frames, drained lawnmowers, grills with the tank removed, doors, and TV stands. Appliances, mattresses, construction materials, windows, and recyclables are never accepted this way. Collection is unavailable October through March - during those months, donate items or take them to the Outagamie County facility, where fees apply.
Frequently asked questions
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