Transfer stationEPA / OSM listing
Central City Recycling
You will find Central City Recycling in Milwaukee, WI. It is a transfer station in Milwaukee County. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items. Milwaukee County has 51 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 3101 W Townsend St, Milwaukee, WI 53216 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Milwaukee County, WI |
| Phone | (414) 406-3506 |
| Hours | No published schedule in our data. Ask by phone. |
| Fees | No price on record. Many sites bill per ton with a minimum fee per visit. |
| Access | Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
Source: EPA facility record, last updated March 2026. We have not checked it ourselves yet. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Before you go
- Hours are not on file, so phone first to make sure the gate is open.
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Check whether you need to book or register before your first visit.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Lakeshore Recycling Systems Transfer station
- Pink Dumpsters LLC Transfer station
- Sorce Services LLC Transfer station
- Village of Shorewood Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hours: Tue-Sun (Apr 12-Nov 28, 2026): 7 am to 3 pm Under 1 cubic yard (passenger car): FreeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue-Sun (Apr 12-Nov 28, 2026): 7 am to 3 pm Under 1 cubic yard (passenger car): FreeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Waste Management - Northwest Transfer Station Transfer stationHours: Tue to Sat 7 am to 3 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Central City Recycling?
3101 W Townsend St, Milwaukee, WI 53216.
What can I drop off at Central City Recycling?
Central City Recycling is listed for household trash & bulky items. This is from public data; the operator has the final word.
Is Central City Recycling open to the public?
Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee. Call if you are hauling for a business.
What other transfer stations are near Central City Recycling?
Lakeshore Recycling Systems in Milwaukee (1.2 mi), Pink Dumpsters LLC in Milwaukee (1.9 mi) and Sorce Services LLC in Milwaukee (2.9 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Milwaukee?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is City of Milwaukee North Side Drop-Off Center, about 4.6 miles away.
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