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VILLAGE OF STRATFORD

213060 Legion St. P.O. Box 12

Stratford, WI 54484

715-687-4166 (office)

715-687-4118 (shop)

The

Village of Stratford contracts with

ADVANCED DISPOSAL for collection of Residential Garbage and Recyclables.

Recycling is mandated by the Wisconsin Recycling Law.

Composting and resource

recovery are strongly encouraged.

501 S. Hume Ave.

Marshfield, WI 54449

715-387-2145

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- Garbage and recycling pickup. - Christmas Tree Pickup.

NOTE change in pickup dates during holiday weeks. Bare trees only. No plastic or trimmings.

- Special Clean Up Days. - Curbside yard waste collection.

Garbage & Recycling Collection

All homes are required to participate in the

garbage and recycling program. Services are

billed as a special charge on the annual property

tax bill.

Garbage and recyclables will be collected each

Thursday, with adjustments for holiday weeks.

(Please refer to the calendar on the reverse.)

Items for collection must be placed curbside by

7:00 a.m. Allow 3 feet of space around your

carts for the truck’s lift arm. Do not place your

garbage or recyclables near your mailbox, allow-

ing room for your mail carrier.

Be sure to remove emptied carts from the curb in

a timely manner.

Wheeled carts are provided by the contractor.

Broken wheels or lids, or damage due to normal

wear and tear should be reported to the Village

Clerk (715-687-4166) for replacement. Carts

damaged by negligence will be replaced with a

$75 charge to the property owner.

Weekly garbage MUST fit inside your cart.

Garbage bag stickers may be purchased at the

Village office ($1.50 each) for the occasional

weeks that you have excess garbage.

Garbage, recycling, & compost services de-

scribed herein are for Village residents ONLY.

Plastics #1 - #7 may be included for recycling.

Have an old fridge or freezer? Recycle it by call-

ing Focus on Energy at 800-354-1898. They’ll

pick it up for free and give you a cash incentive!

It’s that easy!

PLEASE SAVE THIS BROCHURE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This information is also

available at

www.stra t fordwi .com

Printed on recycled paper.

Using just one collection bin for all your recyclable

items increases ease and convenience of recy-

cling so that more people participate and more

resources are saved. We’re making recycling

easier for you!

QUESTIONS?

Please call Advanced Disposal

715-387-2145

SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING GUIDELINES

Items accepted include but are not limited to:

Plastics #1 - #7

Paper egg cartons

Clean, balled aluminum foil and pie pans

Glass bottles & jars

Flattened cardboard

Cans - Tin & Aluminum

Mixed paper products

DO NOT INCLUDE:

Plastic bags

Styrofoam

Scrap metal

Frozen food containers

Microwavable trays

Mirrors, ceramics, or Pyrex

Light bulbs

Wet paper

Waxed paper or cardboard

Motor oil containers

Pizza boxes

Shredded paper must be bagged in a clear plastic

bag so it can be easily identified at the sorting

facility.

Be sure to empty and rinse all food containers.

Anything with food residue cannot be recycled.

All items must fit inside your cart.

When in doubt,

throw it out!

Compost Site West end of Platinum Dr (in the industrial park)

Open 24 hours a day * 7 days a week

APRIL through NOVEMBER

(Weather permitting)

“Green” or “brown” biodegradable waste materials

should be brought to the compost site and dumped on

the appropriate pile. Please refer to the signage at the

compost site for proper dumping.

DO NOT leave bags or trash at the compost site.

Compost site is video-monitored for compliance.

FREE compost and wood chips are available while

supplies last.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides

financial assistance to municipalities through grant awards

based on the amount of recyclables collected locally each year.

In 2019, the Village of Stratford

received a DNR grant of

$8,856.95 to offset the cost of

curbside collection charged to

residents.

Curbside collection of leaves, grass clippings and

garden materials. Use clear plastic bags only.

All tree brush and branches must be bundled, not

larger than 2 feet in diameter by 8 feet in length,

and not heavier than 50 pounds per bundle. Keep

thorny brush in separate bundles not longer than

3 feet in length.

Do not set brush out earlier than 48 hours before

yard clean up dates. The property owner is

responsible for all terrace clean up.

Yard Waste Collection

Curbside collection of discarded household items,

such as mattresses, carpet, major appliances,

furniture, excess garbage, etc.

NO tires, waste oil or filters, computers, televisions,

electronics, or construction materials.

Any item must be small and light enough for 1-2

people to load onto trucks - be considerate.

Spring and Fall Clean Up Days

Special Pick-Up Days

Refer to calendar on reverse for dates.