Racine, WI Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Racine, Wisconsin — in one page, with sources.
Trash in Racine, WI runs on a set schedule — your exact day depends on your address. Rules and holiday shifts below.
Pickup days are assigned by address — the city's lookup gives your day, and the schedule repeats each week unless a holiday shifts it.
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Racine services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Leaf collection | Seasonal spring and fall curbside leaf collection windows announced by DPW (fall collection begins early October). | Provider: City of Racine DPW. |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Drop-off center — Residents may use the DPW Transfer Station & Drop-Off Center at 6300 21st Street; missed collections reported through Clerk Waste Services.
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | City of Racine DPW (city-collected) | 262-636-9201 |
| Leaf collection | City of Racine DPW |
Common questions
The things Racine residents ask most.
What day is garbage pickup in Racine, WI?
Weekly collection across five city districts (A-E mapped); the city DPW lookup tool and 2026 calendar PDF give the exact day per address.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from Racine SW collection districts (5; A-E labels).
Population 76,602 · Sources: City of Racine WI SolidWasteCollectionAreas (Solid_Waste_Leaf_Collect…, Racine DPW Collection Schedule + Lookup Tool (fetched 2026-09-25) · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.