Garbage & Recycling

🗑️ Garbage & Recycling 

📞 Problems With Your Pickup?

If you experience an issue with garbage or recycling collection, contact:

GFL Environmental
📞 (920) 685-0771

If issues are ongoing or unresolved, please contact:
Omro City Hall 📞 (920) 685-7000
City staff will follow up directly with management.

🚛 Automated Collection System

The City of Omro utilizes fully automated curbside collection for garbage and single-stream recycling. Collection trucks use a mechanical arm to lift and empty carts placed at the curb.

Each residence is provided with:

• One 96-gallon trash cart
• One 96-gallon recycling cart

Carts are:

• Clearly labeled “Trash Only” or “Recycling Only”
• Marked with the City of Omro logo
• Assigned a unique serial number tied to your address

💲 Cart Ownership, Cost & Maintenance

• Carts are owned by the resident
• Cost: $136.00 for both carts (includes delivery)

Residents are responsible for proper care and keeping carts at their assigned address.

⚖️ Collection Limits & Capacity

Each cart holds approximately four 30-gallon bags.

City ordinance allows:

• Up to four 30-gallon bags per household per week

Important:

• All trash must fit inside the cart
• No extra bags or items outside carts will be collected

➕ Excess Trash & Special Pickup

If you have more waste than fits in your cart:

• You must arrange special pickup directly with a hauler
• Excess materials placed outside the cart will not be collected

📍 Cart Placement Guidelines

To ensure safe and efficient collection:

• Place carts at the curb by collection day morning (or night before)
• Position carts:
  • At least 3 feet apart
  • At least 3 feet from mailboxes, vehicles, poles, or obstacles
• Place cart with:
  • Wheels against the curb
  • Lid opening toward the street
• Remove carts from curb within 24 hours after pickup

♻️ Recycling Guidelines (Single-Stream)

All recyclables go into the recycling cart—no sorting required.

✅ Accepted Items:

• Paper and cardboard (flatten boxes)
• Aluminum cans
• Steel/tin cans
• Plastic bottles and containers (#1–#5 typically)
• Glass bottles and jars

❌ Not Accepted:

• Plastic bags or film
• Styrofoam
• Food waste
• Liquids
• Yard waste
• Hazardous materials

✔️ Tips:

• Empty and rinse containers
• Do not bag recyclables
• Keep items loose in the cart

🚫 Prohibited Disposal Items

The following items are not allowed in regular garbage or recycling carts:

• Hazardous waste (chemicals, paint, oils, freon containing items)
• Electronics (TVs, computers)
• Batteries
• Tires
• Appliances
• Construction and demolition debris

Contact the City or County for proper disposal options.

📅 Holiday Collection Schedule

Garbage and recycling collection may be delayed due to holidays.

Typical schedule adjustments:

• Collection may be delayed by one day
• Service resumes normal schedule the following week

Residents should watch for:

• Magnetic Garbage and Recycling Annual Calendar
• City website updates
• Social media announcements on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CityofOmro
• Notices from GFL

⚠️ Service & Safety Reminders

• Do not overload carts—lids must close
• Do not place hot ashes in carts
• Keep carts clear of snow and debris in winter
• Ensure carts are accessible to automated trucks
• Do not block carts with vehicles

Failure to follow guidelines may result in:

• Missed collection
• Additional fees
• Code enforcement action

📞 Contact Information

GFL Environmental (Collection Issues)
📞 (920) 685-0771

City of Omro City Hall
205 S. Webster Avenue
Omro, WI 54963
📞 (920) 685-7000
🕒 Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM