Free Curbside Clean-Up Days Around Dane County (2026)
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Short answer
In 2026, Waunakee held its free spring clean-up May 11 to 15, McFarland ran large-item weeks starting March 23 and August 31, and Dunn, Belleville and the Town of Middleton each schedule free curbside events. Madison doesn't need one: eligible homes book large items free all year.
- Waunakee: May 11 to 15, 2026; items out by 7am Monday; one pass through the village.
- McFarland: weeks of March 23 and August 31 to September 4, 2026; out by the Sunday before.
- Town of Dunn: at least once a year, usually June or October.
- Belleville: at least once a year, usually June or October.
- Town of Middleton: twice a year, dates posted when set.
- Town of Springfield: an annual drop-off event for some large items.
Quick answers
When is Waunakee spring clean-up?
In 2026 it ran May 11 to 15, with items at the curb by 7am Monday, May 11.
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