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Madison Cty Transfer Station & Brush Site
Madison Cty Transfer Station & Brush Site is a transfer station in Dane County, WI, listed under Madison. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and scrap metal. Dane County has 47 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 121 E Olin Ave, Madison, WI 53713 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Dane County, WI |
| Phone | (608) 261-4273 |
| Website | cityofmadison.com |
| Hours | Apr 11 to Dec 03: Mon 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, Tue 7:30 am to 7 pm, Thu 7:30 am to 7 pm, Fri 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, Sat 9 am to 4 pm Dec 04 to Apr 10: Mon to Tue 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, Thu to Fri 7:30 am to 2:30 pm From OpenStreetMap, please confirm. |
| Fees | Fees unknown to us. Call and describe your load to get a quote. |
| Access | Government-operated drop-off |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal |
| Operator | City of Madison |
EPA record (March 2026) plus OpenStreetMap details. We have not verified hours or fees here. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Dane County
- Dane County Landfill and Clean Sweep are closed Sundays, New Year's Eve and Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and Christmas Eve and Day. The landfill (not Clean Sweep) keeps reduced hours (6:30-10:30 AM) on Juneteenth, Indigenous Peoples' Day and Veterans Day. Source
- All loads at the Dane County Landfill must be secured with tie-downs, a tarp, or enclosed in the vehicle; exposed loads are not accepted. Source
- City of Madison drop-off sites require proof of residency or taxpayer status. If the City does not collect your recycling, large items, appliances and tires need a fee sticker bought in advance; households that pay the Resource Recovery Special Charge on their water bill pay no drop-off fees. Source
Before you go
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Waste Management - Madison Transfer Station (East) Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metal
- Pellitteri Waste Systems, INC Transfer station
- Gfl Solid Waste Midwest LLC - Waunakee Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsTiresScrap metal
- West Point Waste Transfer Station Transfer stationHours: Sat 9 am to 3 pm
- Gfl Solid Waste Midwest LLC - Fort Atkinson Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsTires
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon, Fri: 7:30 am to 2:30 pm … Large appliances (washer, dryer, fridge, stove, water heater, etc.): $35Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon, Fri: 7:30 am to 2:30 pm … Large appliances (washer, dryer, fridge, stove, water heater, etc.): $35Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Dane County
All 47 drop-off sites in Dane County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Wisconsin
Frequently asked questions
Where is Madison Cty Transfer Station & Brush Site?
121 E Olin Ave, Madison, WI 53713. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at Madison Cty Transfer Station & Brush Site?
Madison Cty Transfer Station & Brush Site is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and scrap metal. Ask the operator if you have something unusual.
Is Madison Cty Transfer Station & Brush Site open to the public?
Government-operated drop-off; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.
When is Madison Cty Transfer Station & Brush Site open?
Apr 11 to Dec 03: Mon 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, Tue 7:30 am to 7 pm, Thu 7:30 am to 7 pm, Fri 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, Sat 9 am to 4 pm; Dec 04 to Apr 10: Mon to Tue 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, Thu to Fri 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. (Hours from OpenStreetMap, please confirm before you go.)
What other transfer stations are near Madison Cty Transfer Station & Brush Site?
Waste Management - Madison Transfer Station (East) in Madison (2.1 mi), Pellitteri Waste Systems, INC in Madison (5.2 mi) and Gfl Solid Waste Midwest LLC - Waunakee in Waunakee (9.7 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Madison?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is City of Madison Central Drop-off Site (Quann-Olin), about < 1 miles away.
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