Public Works - Announcements /departments/public-works2012-05-17T09:36:03Engage by Build My Own Site, Inc. at http://www.buildmyownsite.comenPublic Works/departments/public-works2012-05-16T13:22:08kochkk/departments/public-works/departments/public-works3d86cb2b026cb107e9cd68c5ca29c961Electronic Recycling

Effective September 1, 2010, 2009 Act 50 prohibits disposal of certain electronic devices in Wisconsin landfills, burning in an incineration facility, or placing these devices in a container intended for disposal or incineration [s.287207(5), Wis. Stats.]. This ban does not require a solid waste treatment or disposal facility to retrieve a consumer video display device (a television or computer monitor with a tube or a screen that is at least 7 inches in its longest diagonal measurement) if doing so is impractical or would jeopardize the health or safety of a worker, or if the device has been damaged to the extent that recycling is no longer practical or feasible [(s.287.07(5)(b), Wis. Stats.]. Electronic devices included in the ban are computers, printers, video display devices, peripherals, fax machines, dvd players, vcrs, and other video players (i.e., dvrs).

Fall Clean-Up/Fix-Up Week

Fall clean-up week is the second full week in November (12-16).

City crews will pick up anything (except hazardous waste, motor oil, electronics, propane tank and tires) that you put out on your normal garbage pickup day. Garden debris, small sticks, and twigs must be in the 2-ply Kraft paper compost bags or in an open container not larger than thirty (30) gallons and not weighing more than fifty (50) pounds. Paper or plastic bags or boxes of any kind containing yard waste will not be picked up. (Note: There is a difference between a compost bag and a regular paper bag).

Limbs and branches two (2) feet to four (4) feet in length should be wrapped in bundles. Limbs and branches four (4) feet to six (6) feet long should be neatly placed on the terrace with the butt ends facing the roadway. Any branches less than two (2) feet in length is considered yard waste and must be in the 2-ply Kraft paper compost bags or in an open container not larger than thirty (30) gallons and not weighing more than fifty (50) pounds. Limb and branch collection by the City occurs during the second full week (Sunday-Saturday) of every month.

All major appliances will need a sticker before placing out for collection. You may purchase a sticker from the City Clerk's office at 201 West Second Street, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Refrigerants (freezer, refrigerator, air conditioner or dehumidifier) are $15.00. Non-Refrigerants (stove, microwave, oven, washer, dryer, dishwasher, furnace or water heater) are $10.00. If the unit is on the curb or alley more than thirty (30) days, then an additional charge of $20.00 plus the price of the unit will be charged to the property owner.

Grass clippings will be accepted. However, the City of Kaukauna and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourage residents to leave their grass clippings on the lawn. Lawn clippings are a good source of fertilizer and can also make excellent compost.

Hazardous waste: solvents, gasoline, fuel oil, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, antifreeze, lead based paint/oil based paint, acids and alkalies, etc. These items cannot be put out for pick-up. They must be taken to one of the Outagamie County drop-off sites. Please call the Outagamie County Solid Waste facility at 832-5277 with Clean-Sweep questions.

Take this opportunity to clean up around your home and garage and dispose of any unwanted items. Please make sure these items are out by 7:00 a.m. on your normal garbage pick up day.

If there are any questions, call the Street Department office at 766-6337.

Spring Clean-Up/Fix-Up Weeks

Spring Clean-up/Fix-up weeks are April 16-19 and May 14-17.

City crews will pick up anything (except hazardous waste, motor oil, electronics, propane tank and tires) that you put out on your normal garbage pickup day. Leaves, garden debris, small sticks, and twigs must be in the 2-ply Kraft paper compost bags or in an open container not larger than thirty (30) gallons and not weighing more than fifty (50) pounds. Paper or plastic bags or boxes of any kind containing yard waste will not be picked up. (Note: There is a difference between a compost bag and a regular paper bag).

Limbs and branches two (2) feet to four (4) feet in length should be wrapped in bundles. Limbs and branches four (4) feet to six (6) feet long should be neatly placed on the terrace with the butt ends facing the roadway. Any branches less than two (2) feet in length is considered yard waste and must be in the 2-ply Kraft paper compost bags or in an open container not larger than thirty (30) gallons and not weighing more than fifty (50) pounds. Limb and branch collection by the City occurs during the second full week (Sunday-Saturday) of every month.

All major appliances will need a sticker before placing out for collection. You may purchase a sticker from the City Clerk's office at 201 West Second Street, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Refrigerants (freezer, refrigerator, air conditioner or dehumidifier) are $15.00. Non-Refrigerants (stove, microwave, oven, washer, dryer, dishwasher, furnace or water heater) are $10.00. If the unit is on the curb or alley more than thirty (30) days, then an additional charge of $20.00 plus the price of the unit will be charged to the property owner.

Grass clippings will be accepted. However, the City of Kaukauna and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourage residents to leave their grass clippings on the lawn. Lawn clippings are a good source of fertilizer and can also make excellent compost.

Hazardous waste: solvents, gasoline, fuel oil, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, antifreeze, lead based paints/oil based paints, acids and alkalies, etc. These items cannot be put out for pick-up. They must be taken to one of the Outagamie County drop-off sites. Please call the Outagamie County Solid Waste facility at 832-5277 with Clean-Sweep questions.

Take this opportunity to clean up around your home and garage and dispose of any unwanted items. Please make sure these items are out by 7:00 a.m. on your normal garbage pick up day.

If there are any questions, call the Street Department office at 766-6337.

Yard Waste Drop Off Site

Yard waste drop off dates and regulations for 2012.

Thursday drop off dates (7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

June 7, 21
July 5, 19

August 9, 23

September 6, 20
October 4

Saturday drop off dates (9:00 a.m. to Noon)

July 14
August 4
September 15

Free drop off dates

October 18 (7:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
October 19 (7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
October 20 (9:00 a.m. to noon)
November 1 (7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

  1. Drop off site is located at 340 W. Third Street (West of the Fire Department) adjacent to the former recycling area. Signs will be posted.
  2. Yard waste must be in a 2-ply compost yard waste bag or open garbage can.
  3. Brush longer than three feet will not be accepted.
  4. Voucher must be presented to attendant before disposing of yard waste. You can purchase a voucher from the City Clerk's office at 201 West Second Street, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Leaf Collection

City crew will start collecting leaves the second full week of October (15-19) and ending on your normal garbage pick-up day the second full week of November (12-16).

Where: Rake leaves only onto the terrace at the edge of pavement.

How: In low piles so children cannot be hidden from motorists' view and close to the
curb so as not to interfere with traffic. Do not put leaves in gutter, as they will plug the
sewers. Please have out by 7:00 a.m.

When: City crew will start collecting leaves the second full week of October (15-19)
and ending on your normal garbage pick-up day the second full week of November
(12-16).

What: Leaves only!!
Garden debris and miscellaneous debris will not be picked up.

Fall Tire Collection

The Outagamie County Division of Solid Waste has agreed to collect tires from municipalities during the week of September 17-20 at no charge. Significant savings will be realized by the City of Kaukauna by having our fall tire collection coinciding with the County's free drop-off. Kaukauna Street Department will collect a maximum of four (4) tires from residential customers only, rims must be removed.

Heavy Equipment

Any homeowners planning a construction project within the City limits should be advised of the following City policies:

  1. Any contractor doing new or replacement work is required to remove and dispose of all construction debris at his expense.
  2. A homeowner using heavy equipment (backhoe, tractor, skid steer, etc.) is considered a contractor. Therefore, they are responsible for debris removal. The City will not pick up this debris.

Weeds

Notice is hereby given to each person who owns, occupies or controls land in the City of Kaukauna. Ordinance 10.03 (6) of the Kaukauna Municipal Code requires that all noxious weeds and other rank growth of vegetation be kept to a height of not to exceed 1 foot. Exceptions are given to vacant lots in the Industrial Park and to other lots in the City that are located on a face block where less than 50% of the face block is occupied. Street Department Crews will cut weeds and rank growth on lots that are in violation. The work will be done periodically throughout the summer as manpower allows. A minimum charge of $70 will be applied to the property for each occurrence that requires the City to cut vegetation.

Spring Tire Collection

The Outagamie County Division of Solid Waste has agreed to collect tires from municipalities during the week of April 16-19 at no charge. Significant savings will be realized by the City of Kaukauna by having our spring tire collection coinciding with the County's free drop-off. Kaukauna Street Department will collect a maximum of four (4) tires from residential customers only, rims must be removed.

Propane Tanks

You may bring your empty propane tank to a propane dealer or the County Landfill will accept them for a fee.

Recyclables Collection

Recycling is picked up every other week on your garbage collection day.

To make this transition easy on the recycling and garbage drivers, because your garbage and recycling is on the same day we ask that you clearly separate your trash from your recycling (set trash on one side of driveway and recyclables on the other).

Recyclable plastic, glass, tin, and aluminum can be placed curbside in a reusable container. Reusable containers must be between 15 and 33 gallons with handles on the outside of them and weigh less than 50 pounds when set at the curb. Containers must also be marked with an Outagamie County Recycling Sticker. Paper can be set out for recycling in paper bags, a cardboard box no larger than 3ft. x 3ft. x 1ft. or a separate reusable container as described above. Corrugated cardboard boxes should be flattened, if possible, to save space, and cut into pieces no larger than 3 ft. x 3ft.

To get all residents picked up in time the recycling drivers have to start early so make sure to have all your recycling out either the night before or by 6:00 am.

If for some reasons you should have a concern about your recyclables collection please feel free to call Inland Services directly at 759-0501 to express any concerns you may have.

Hazardous Waste Material

Seasonal and off season information for hazardous waste material.

During the winter months if you happen to have chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers, stains or other household hazardous waste to get rid of, Outagamie County has coordinated with Brown County's hazardous waste facility to accept these materials all year long. Every Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Brown County is open to accept these materials from Outagamie County residents free of charge. For details or directions contact Wess, the Brown County hazardous waste coordinator at 920-492-4950 or check out there website at Brown County.

If you don't care to drive to Brown County you can safely store your materials until Spring when the County will start the Clean Sweep programs again around Outagamie County. For a schedule of where and when the Clean Sweep programs will be sponsored, please check out the County's website at Outagamie County and click on Recycling/Hazardous link under County Departments.

Waste Oil

The waste oil drop off site is available for residents of the City of Kaukauna at the City Garage, 222 W. Third Street, Kaukauna, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

This drop off site is for waste oil only. No gas, anit-freeze, paint, thinners, etc. can be disposed of at this site.

Winter Parking

On December 1, 2012 our winter parking ordinance goes into effect. No vehicle shall be left parked or standing unattended on the public streets of the City of Kaukauna during December, January, February, and March between the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am (Municipal Code 7.12.4).

Snow Removal

Notice is hereby given to each person who owns, occupies or controls land in the City of Kaukauna.

8.13 Snow and Ice Removal. (Am #975)(1) All owners or occupants of real property shall remove or cause to be removed within 48 hours after a snow storm in the City, all snow and ice accumulated on the sidewalks contiguous to the premises they own or occupy. If the owner or occupant fails to comply with this section, the City, under the direction of the Street Superintendent, shall cause the snow or ice to be removed and the cost and expense thereof assessed as a special tax under S.S. 66.60 (16), Wis. Stats., upon the lot contiguous to the sidewalk cleared. The cost for snow removal shall be .50 per linear foot of sidewalk frontage with a minimum charge of $45.00. Any owner or occupant who does not comply with this section shall, in addition to the tax levied be subject to forfeiture under S.S. 25.04 of this Municipal Code. (Am.#1148)

(2) The moving or depositing of snow from a private or business property, such as parking lots, filling stations, private driveways and other areas onto or into the street or highways of the City is prohibited (Cr.#1024)

You will not receive a personal warning. Your walk will automatically be cleared if it is in violation of the above ordinance.

Yardwaste Vs. Brush Collection

As the Street Department defines it, yardwaste is garden debris, flowers, trimmings from bushes,  hedges and grass clippings. However, the City of Kaukauna and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources does encourage residents to leave grass clippings on the lawn. Lawn clippings are a good source of fertilizer and can also make excellent compost. Also considered yard waste are branches two feet or less, whether they are from the homeowner trimming trees or from a storm. Yardwaste is picked up curbside three times a year, twice in the spring and once in the fall. Yardwaste can also be dropped off at the drop off site which is open throughout the summer months on specific dates and times. Yardwaste information is listed under Yardwaste Drop Off Site.

Brush is considered branches that are two feet or longer. Brush pickup is the second full week of each month (Sunday-Saturday). Additional brush pick up information is available under Brush Collection.

For additional services or changes, please see the Community Newsletter or City advertisements in the Times-Villager.

White Goods Policy

All white goods in the City of Kaukauna will need a sticker on the unit before placing out on your garbage day the second full week of each month.

You may purchase a sticker from the City Clerk's office at 201 West Second Street, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Refrigerants (freezer, refrigerator, air conditioner or dehumidifier) are $15.00. Non-Refrigerants (stove, microwave, oven, washer, dryer, dishwasher, furnace or water heater) are $10.00.

If the unit is on the curb or alley more than thirty (30) days, then an additional charge of $20.00 plus the price of the unit will be charged to the property owner.

Tree Trimming

City Ordinance 8.12(4)(a) Trees standing in or upon any public highway, terrace, or public place and on any lot or land adjacent to any public highway or place shall, under the supervision of the street superintendent, be kept trimmed by the owner or occupant of the property on or in front of which the trees are growing so that the lowest branches are at least twelve (12) feet from the street, and at least eight (8) feet from the terrace and sidewalk.

]]>Electronic Recycling

Effective September 1, 2010, 2009 Act 50 prohibits disposal of certain electronic devices in Wisconsin landfills, burning in an incineration facility, or placing these devices in a container intended for disposal or incineration [s.287207(5), Wis. Stats.]. This ban does not require a solid waste treatment or disposal facility to retrieve a consumer video display device (a television or computer monitor with a tube or a screen that is at least 7 inches in its longest diagonal measurement) if doing so is impractical or would jeopardize the health or safety of a worker, or if the device has been damaged to the extent that recycling is no longer practical or feasible [(s.287.07(5)(b), Wis. Stats.]. Electronic devices included in the ban are computers, printers, video display devices, peripherals, fax machines, dvd players, vcrs, and other video players (i.e., dvrs).

Fall Clean-Up/Fix-Up Week

Fall clean-up week is the second full week in November (12-16).

City crews will pick up anything (except hazardous waste, motor oil, electronics, propane tank and tires) that you put out on your normal garbage pickup day. Garden debris, small sticks, and twigs must be in the 2-ply Kraft paper compost bags or in an open container not larger than thirty (30) gallons and not weighing more than fifty (50) pounds. Paper or plastic bags or boxes of any kind containing yard waste will not be picked up. (Note: There is a difference between a compost bag and a regular paper bag).

Limbs and branches two (2) feet to four (4) feet in length should be wrapped in bundles. Limbs and branches four (4) feet to six (6) feet long should be neatly placed on the terrace with the butt ends facing the roadway. Any branches less than two (2) feet in length is considered yard waste and must be in the 2-ply Kraft paper compost bags or in an open container not larger than thirty (30) gallons and not weighing more than fifty (50) pounds. Limb and branch collection by the City occurs during the second full week (Sunday-Saturday) of every month.

All major appliances will need a sticker before placing out for collection. You may purchase a sticker from the City Clerk's office at 201 West Second Street, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Refrigerants (freezer, refrigerator, air conditioner or dehumidifier) are $15.00. Non-Refrigerants (stove, microwave, oven, washer, dryer, dishwasher, furnace or water heater) are $10.00. If the unit is on the curb or alley more than thirty (30) days, then an additional charge of $20.00 plus the price of the unit will be charged to the property owner.

Grass clippings will be accepted. However, the City of Kaukauna and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourage residents to leave their grass clippings on the lawn. Lawn clippings are a good source of fertilizer and can also make excellent compost.

Hazardous waste: solvents, gasoline, fuel oil, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, antifreeze, lead based paint/oil based paint, acids and alkalies, etc. These items cannot be put out for pick-up. They must be taken to one of the Outagamie County drop-off sites. Please call the Outagamie County Solid Waste facility at 832-5277 with Clean-Sweep questions.

Take this opportunity to clean up around your home and garage and dispose of any unwanted items. Please make sure these items are out by 7:00 a.m. on your normal garbage pick up day.

If there are any questions, call the Street Department office at 766-6337.

Spring Clean-Up/Fix-Up Weeks

Spring Clean-up/Fix-up weeks are April 16-19 and May 14-17.

City crews will pick up anything (except hazardous waste, motor oil, electronics, propane tank and tires) that you put out on your normal garbage pickup day. Leaves, garden debris, small sticks, and twigs must be in the 2-ply Kraft paper compost bags or in an open container not larger than thirty (30) gallons and not weighing more than fifty (50) pounds. Paper or plastic bags or boxes of any kind containing yard waste will not be picked up. (Note: There is a difference between a compost bag and a regular paper bag).

Limbs and branches two (2) feet to four (4) feet in length should be wrapped in bundles. Limbs and branches four (4) feet to six (6) feet long should be neatly placed on the terrace with the butt ends facing the roadway. Any branches less than two (2) feet in length is considered yard waste and must be in the 2-ply Kraft paper compost bags or in an open container not larger than thirty (30) gallons and not weighing more than fifty (50) pounds. Limb and branch collection by the City occurs during the second full week (Sunday-Saturday) of every month.

All major appliances will need a sticker before placing out for collection. You may purchase a sticker from the City Clerk's office at 201 West Second Street, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Refrigerants (freezer, refrigerator, air conditioner or dehumidifier) are $15.00. Non-Refrigerants (stove, microwave, oven, washer, dryer, dishwasher, furnace or water heater) are $10.00. If the unit is on the curb or alley more than thirty (30) days, then an additional charge of $20.00 plus the price of the unit will be charged to the property owner.

Grass clippings will be accepted. However, the City of Kaukauna and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourage residents to leave their grass clippings on the lawn. Lawn clippings are a good source of fertilizer and can also make excellent compost.

Hazardous waste: solvents, gasoline, fuel oil, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, antifreeze, lead based paints/oil based paints, acids and alkalies, etc. These items cannot be put out for pick-up. They must be taken to one of the Outagamie County drop-off sites. Please call the Outagamie County Solid Waste facility at 832-5277 with Clean-Sweep questions.

Take this opportunity to clean up around your home and garage and dispose of any unwanted items. Please make sure these items are out by 7:00 a.m. on your normal garbage pick up day.

If there are any questions, call the Street Department office at 766-6337.

Yard Waste Drop Off Site

Yard waste drop off dates and regulations for 2012.

Thursday drop off dates (7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

June 7, 21
July 5, 19

August 9, 23

September 6, 20
October 4

Saturday drop off dates (9:00 a.m. to Noon)

July 14
August 4
September 15

Free drop off dates

October 18 (7:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
October 19 (7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
October 20 (9:00 a.m. to noon)
November 1 (7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

  1. Drop off site is located at 340 W. Third Street (West of the Fire Department) adjacent to the former recycling area. Signs will be posted.
  2. Yard waste must be in a 2-ply compost yard waste bag or open garbage can.
  3. Brush longer than three feet will not be accepted.
  4. Voucher must be presented to attendant before disposing of yard waste. You can purchase a voucher from the City Clerk's office at 201 West Second Street, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Leaf Collection

City crew will start collecting leaves the second full week of October (15-19) and ending on your normal garbage pick-up day the second full week of November (12-16).

Where: Rake leaves only onto the terrace at the edge of pavement.

How: In low piles so children cannot be hidden from motorists' view and close to the
curb so as not to interfere with traffic. Do not put leaves in gutter, as they will plug the
sewers. Please have out by 7:00 a.m.

When: City crew will start collecting leaves the second full week of October (15-19)
and ending on your normal garbage pick-up day the second full week of November
(12-16).

What: Leaves only!!
Garden debris and miscellaneous debris will not be picked up.

Fall Tire Collection

The Outagamie County Division of Solid Waste has agreed to collect tires from municipalities during the week of September 17-20 at no charge. Significant savings will be realized by the City of Kaukauna by having our fall tire collection coinciding with the County's free drop-off. Kaukauna Street Department will collect a maximum of four (4) tires from residential customers only, rims must be removed.

Heavy Equipment

Any homeowners planning a construction project within the City limits should be advised of the following City policies:

  1. Any contractor doing new or replacement work is required to remove and dispose of all construction debris at his expense.
  2. A homeowner using heavy equipment (backhoe, tractor, skid steer, etc.) is considered a contractor. Therefore, they are responsible for debris removal. The City will not pick up this debris.

Weeds

Notice is hereby given to each person who owns, occupies or controls land in the City of Kaukauna. Ordinance 10.03 (6) of the Kaukauna Municipal Code requires that all noxious weeds and other rank growth of vegetation be kept to a height of not to exceed 1 foot. Exceptions are given to vacant lots in the Industrial Park and to other lots in the City that are located on a face block where less than 50% of the face block is occupied. Street Department Crews will cut weeds and rank growth on lots that are in violation. The work will be done periodically throughout the summer as manpower allows. A minimum charge of $70 will be applied to the property for each occurrence that requires the City to cut vegetation.

Spring Tire Collection

The Outagamie County Division of Solid Waste has agreed to collect tires from municipalities during the week of April 16-19 at no charge. Significant savings will be realized by the City of Kaukauna by having our spring tire collection coinciding with the County's free drop-off. Kaukauna Street Department will collect a maximum of four (4) tires from residential customers only, rims must be removed.

Propane Tanks

You may bring your empty propane tank to a propane dealer or the County Landfill will accept them for a fee.

Recyclables Collection

Recycling is picked up every other week on your garbage collection day.

To make this transition easy on the recycling and garbage drivers, because your garbage and recycling is on the same day we ask that you clearly separate your trash from your recycling (set trash on one side of driveway and recyclables on the other).

Recyclable plastic, glass, tin, and aluminum can be placed curbside in a reusable container. Reusable containers must be between 15 and 33 gallons with handles on the outside of them and weigh less than 50 pounds when set at the curb. Containers must also be marked with an Outagamie County Recycling Sticker. Paper can be set out for recycling in paper bags, a cardboard box no larger than 3ft. x 3ft. x 1ft. or a separate reusable container as described above. Corrugated cardboard boxes should be flattened, if possible, to save space, and cut into pieces no larger than 3 ft. x 3ft.

To get all residents picked up in time the recycling drivers have to start early so make sure to have all your recycling out either the night before or by 6:00 am.

If for some reasons you should have a concern about your recyclables collection please feel free to call Inland Services directly at 759-0501 to express any concerns you may have.

Hazardous Waste Material

Seasonal and off season information for hazardous waste material.

During the winter months if you happen to have chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers, stains or other household hazardous waste to get rid of, Outagamie County has coordinated with Brown County's hazardous waste facility to accept these materials all year long. Every Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Brown County is open to accept these materials from Outagamie County residents free of charge. For details or directions contact Wess, the Brown County hazardous waste coordinator at 920-492-4950 or check out there website at Brown County.

If you don't care to drive to Brown County you can safely store your materials until Spring when the County will start the Clean Sweep programs again around Outagamie County. For a schedule of where and when the Clean Sweep programs will be sponsored, please check out the County's website at Outagamie County and click on Recycling/Hazardous link under County Departments.

Waste Oil

The waste oil drop off site is available for residents of the City of Kaukauna at the City Garage, 222 W. Third Street, Kaukauna, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

This drop off site is for waste oil only. No gas, anit-freeze, paint, thinners, etc. can be disposed of at this site.

Winter Parking

On December 1, 2012 our winter parking ordinance goes into effect. No vehicle shall be left parked or standing unattended on the public streets of the City of Kaukauna during December, January, February, and March between the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am (Municipal Code 7.12.4).

Snow Removal

Notice is hereby given to each person who owns, occupies or controls land in the City of Kaukauna.

8.13 Snow and Ice Removal. (Am #975)(1) All owners or occupants of real property shall remove or cause to be removed within 48 hours after a snow storm in the City, all snow and ice accumulated on the sidewalks contiguous to the premises they own or occupy. If the owner or occupant fails to comply with this section, the City, under the direction of the Street Superintendent, shall cause the snow or ice to be removed and the cost and expense thereof assessed as a special tax under S.S. 66.60 (16), Wis. Stats., upon the lot contiguous to the sidewalk cleared. The cost for snow removal shall be .50 per linear foot of sidewalk frontage with a minimum charge of $45.00. Any owner or occupant who does not comply with this section shall, in addition to the tax levied be subject to forfeiture under S.S. 25.04 of this Municipal Code. (Am.#1148)

(2) The moving or depositing of snow from a private or business property, such as parking lots, filling stations, private driveways and other areas onto or into the street or highways of the City is prohibited (Cr.#1024)

You will not receive a personal warning. Your walk will automatically be cleared if it is in violation of the above ordinance.

Yardwaste Vs. Brush Collection

As the Street Department defines it, yardwaste is garden debris, flowers, trimmings from bushes,  hedges and grass clippings. However, the City of Kaukauna and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources does encourage residents to leave grass clippings on the lawn. Lawn clippings are a good source of fertilizer and can also make excellent compost. Also considered yard waste are branches two feet or less, whether they are from the homeowner trimming trees or from a storm. Yardwaste is picked up curbside three times a year, twice in the spring and once in the fall. Yardwaste can also be dropped off at the drop off site which is open throughout the summer months on specific dates and times. Yardwaste information is listed under Yardwaste Drop Off Site.

Brush is considered branches that are two feet or longer. Brush pickup is the second full week of each month (Sunday-Saturday). Additional brush pick up information is available under Brush Collection.

For additional services or changes, please see the Community Newsletter or City advertisements in the Times-Villager.

White Goods Policy

All white goods in the City of Kaukauna will need a sticker on the unit before placing out on your garbage day the second full week of each month.

You may purchase a sticker from the City Clerk's office at 201 West Second Street, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Refrigerants (freezer, refrigerator, air conditioner or dehumidifier) are $15.00. Non-Refrigerants (stove, microwave, oven, washer, dryer, dishwasher, furnace or water heater) are $10.00.

If the unit is on the curb or alley more than thirty (30) days, then an additional charge of $20.00 plus the price of the unit will be charged to the property owner.

Tree Trimming

City Ordinance 8.12(4)(a) Trees standing in or upon any public highway, terrace, or public place and on any lot or land adjacent to any public highway or place shall, under the supervision of the street superintendent, be kept trimmed by the owner or occupant of the property on or in front of which the trees are growing so that the lowest branches are at least twelve (12) feet from the street, and at least eight (8) feet from the terrace and sidewalk.

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