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The Materials Recovery Facility
You will find The Materials Recovery Facility in Milwaukee, WI. It is a recycling and drop-off center in Milwaukee County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Listed materials: recyclables. We list 50 other drop-off sites in Milwaukee County.
| Address | 1401 West Mount Vernon Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Milwaukee County, WI |
| Website | city.milwaukee.gov |
| Hours | 9 am to 5 pm From OpenStreetMap, please confirm. |
| Fees | Rates are not published in our sources. Ask what they charge for a car or pickup load. |
| Access | Public site, typically meant for residents |
| Accepts | Recyclables |
| Operator | Republic Services |
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Rules in Milwaukee County
- City of Milwaukee drop-off centers are free for loads under 1 cubic yard and for recyclables/scrap metal; larger loads are charged by cubic yards ($20 to $90). Proof of City residency or property ownership required. Source
- MMSD household hazardous waste sites serve only households and apartments in Milwaukee County and are free of listed fees. Source
Before you go
- Load the heaviest items last so they come off first.
Other recycling and drop-off centers nearby
- Mill Valley Recycling Recycling centerHours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 6 pm
- Cudahy Drop-Off Site Recycling centerHours: Thu 3 pm to 7 pm …
- Village of Elm Grove Department of Public Works Recycling Center Recycling center
- Oak Creek Recycling Yard Recycling centerHours: Tue,Fri,Sat 8 am to 3 pm …
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Sorce Services LLC Transfer station
- Lakeshore Recycling Systems Transfer station
- Hours: Tue-Sun (Apr 12-Nov 28, 2026): 7 am to 3 pm Under 1 cubic yard (passenger car): FreeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue-Sun (Apr 12-Nov 28, 2026): 7 am to 3 pm Under 1 cubic yard (passenger car): FreeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Thu-Sat: 7 am to 3 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
More in Milwaukee County
All 51 drop-off sites in Milwaukee County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Wisconsin
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Materials Recovery Facility?
1401 West Mount Vernon Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233. The map link above starts navigation from your location.
What can I drop off at The Materials Recovery Facility?
The Materials Recovery Facility is listed for recyclables. Call ahead, because accepted items can change.
Is The Materials Recovery Facility open to the public?
Public site, typically meant for residents.
When is The Materials Recovery Facility open?
9 am to 5 pm. (Hours from OpenStreetMap, please confirm before you go.)
What other recycling and drop-off centers are near The Materials Recovery Facility?
Mill Valley Recycling in Milwaukee (1.3 mi), Cudahy Drop-Off Site in Cudahy (6.8 mi) and Village of Elm Grove Department of Public Works Recycling Center in Elm Grove (7.4 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Milwaukee?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is City of Milwaukee South Side Drop-Off Center, about 2.7 miles away.
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