Garbage & Recycling Services
Customer Service
Customer Service items related to refuse and recycling should be made to the Village Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer's office by calling (715) 273-4742. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Example of Services:
- Replacement garbage and/or recycling containers
- Verifying account information
Vendor
The Village of Ellsworth has a contract with GFL Environmental for collection of refuse and recycling.
Curbside Pick Up
Garbage and recycling pickup is every Monday. All bins should be placed at your curbside by 6:00 a.m. If your bins are not at the curb when the hauler arrives, they will not return to pick them up.
Rates
Garbage Options:
- 35 Gallon Cart Service= $29.44 charge per quarter on your utility bill
- 65 Gallon Cart Service= $34.63 charge per quarter on your utility bill
- 95 Gallon Cart Service= $47.06 charge per quarter on your utility bill
You can request a change in garbage cart service by sending an email to marcy@villageofellsworth.org, or by calling the office at 715-273-4742.
Recycling:
- Mandatory recycling charge of $25.50 per quarter is added to your utility bill
- GFL provides one 64 gallon recycling cart per unit at no charge
Dumpsters:
- Garbage dumpsters on a permanent basis are not allowed in residential areas
- Permit required to place a dumpster on Village streets for construction
Items not allowed in Recycling
- Batteries
- Glass of any type
- Plastic bags
- Shredded Paper