Madison ZIP code: Vel Phillips Memorial High School and Hilldale Shopping Center
Junk Removal in Madison, WI 53705
Updated
53705 in short
- 12,253
- households in ZIP code area 53705
- 50.3%
- rent their home (Madison 54%)
- 1967
- median year built (Madison 1980)
- 40.3%
- in buildings of 5+ units (Madison 43.6%)
What is in 53705
Landmarks, districts and the municipal lines
Inside this ZIP code
- Vel Phillips Memorial High School
- Hilldale Shopping Center
- Sunset Hills Historic District
- University Hill Farms Historic District
Located with Wikipedia coordinates and the Census TIGERweb 2020 ZIP code layer.
Which rules apply
| Municipality | Share of 53705 | Large items |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 87% of land | Free scheduled curbside pickup by work order (8 units or fewer) |
| Shorewood Hills | 13% of land | Per-item prepaid pickup |
Land shares from the Census 2020 ZCTA to county subdivision relationship file. A mailing address in 53705 follows the rules of the municipality it is actually in.
The local numbers
Who lives here, and how long they stay
50.3% of households in ZIP 53705 rent, close to Madison's 54%, and 40.3% of homes are in buildings of five or more units.
The median home was built in 1967 (Madison: 1980); 71.1% predate 1980 and 14.1% were built in 2000 or later.
35.4% of households moved in during 2020 or later, about the Madison rate of 38.8%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024), ZIP code area 53705.
Rules that apply
Clearing out a home in Madison 53705
The city route is free for homes on city recycling: file a Large Item Work Order, choose a set-out Sunday, and keep each piece under 8 feet, 4 feet clear of obstructions, and metal apart from furniture. Fees ($35 for a fridge or washer, $15 for a microwave or mower) apply only where a private company collects the recycling, and a TV left at the curb can cost $30.
Self-haul options: the three city drop-off sites (residents only, one pickup-bed load a day) and the Dane County Landfill on Maahic Way ($15.03 up to 500 pounds in 2026).
Nearby historic districts
Common questions
53705 junk removal questions
How many households rent in 53705?
50.3% of 12,253 households in ZIP code area 53705 rent, per the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, against 54% across Madison.
Does everyone in 53705 use Madison's large item pickup?
No. ZIP 53705 also covers parts of Shorewood Hills, and those addresses follow their own municipality's rules. Madison's program and drop-off sites are for City of Madison residents and taxpayers.
What does junk removal cost here?
National cost guides put a single bulky item at $60 to $150, a half truckload at $200 to $400 and a full truckload at $400 to $800. Madison's own large item pickup is free for homes on city recycling, by work order.
Clearing something out in 53705?
Tell us the address and what needs to go. A local crew replies with a price before anything is loaded, and handles the stairs, the sorting and the recycling.