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