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Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Waste

Yard Waste Regulations

Hwy. 155 to Juve Road to Forest Lane

Verified St. Germain Property Owners with a valid Yard Waste Facility permit see Chapter 29 Town Procedures

Permit Applications are available here Yard Waste Facility Permit Application, return completed application to the Clerk's Office along with payment.  The Permit is an annual permit to utilize the facility and expires on the last day of the calendar year.  The Permits are issued per vehicle, therefore if you have two vehicles you will need to pay for two Permits.

Yard waste only:

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Tree and bush trimmings/branches up to 6" in diameter and no longer than 5', leaves and house/garden plants, brush and grass clippings.
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Downed trees/branches, due to a storm event; not to exceed 12" and no longer than 5'.
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Logs up to 6" in diameter must be under 5' long.
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No stumps, no root balls, no clay/dirt, no boulders/rocks/gravel, no scrap metal, no building materials.


Violation of Chapter 29.28 may result in revocation of Yard Waste Facility Permit at the discretion of the Supervisors appointed to oversee the Yard Waste Facility.

Commercial Contractors do not qualify for a Yearly Yard Waste Facility Permit.

The Yard Waste Facility is only open during posted hours of operation and is under surveillance.

June 13:  8am-12pm
June 14:  12pm-4pm
June 17:  9am-5pm
June 20:  8am-12pm
June 21:  12pm-4pm
June 24:  9am-5pm
June 27:  8am-12pm
June 28:  12pm-4pm

For the above days/hours only, you may bring your completed application and payment to the Yard Waste Facility to obtain a permit.

Additional hours of operation will be added....check first.

If interested in becoming a Yard Wase Facility Monitor, Positions Descriptions are available here Yard Waste Facility Monitor Position Description.  Contact the Clerk's Office for more info.

Any questions call Felicia Szott at 715-542-8024 Option 1 or Brian Cooper at 715-891-6280

 

Garbage and Recyclables

8021 Dump Road, St. Germain, WI  54558

(Hwy155 to Pedycort Road to 8021 Dump Road)

The Town trash and recyclables transfer station off Pedycort Road is now being managed by Republic Services. Payment for trash drop-off has been changed from cash to punch cards. This is intended to expedite drop offs and eliminate handling of cash by the attendant. Punch cards do not expire and can be purchased at either Republic Service's main office in Eagle River or at the transfer station.

Punch card options are:

  • 10 punch card - $40
  • Up to 30# bag without punch card - $5
  • Over 30# bag without punch card - $10

Punch cards are required only for TRASH disposal.

Non-restricted recyclables continue to be free of charge.

Restricted recyclables are not accepted at this site.

For further information call Republic Services at 715-477-0077.

Current Recycling Center Rates:

St. Germain Recycling Center Rates

Amnesty Program

The Vilas County Recycling Amnesty program allows Vilas County property owners to obtain a voucher which is good for up to $15 towards the cost of disposing of or recycling tires, appliances, and electronics. 

Vouchers are available from your local municipal office and the Vilas County Zoning Office and are valid for sixty (60) days from the date of issuance. Vouchers are for residential use only and are limited to two per household per year. Vouchers are disbursed until funds are no longer available.

Items may be taken to these locations, however it is recommended that residents contact the providers to determine what materials they accept and what costs are associated with each item. 

Highway G Landfill
7001 CTH G
Eagle River, WI 54521
715-479-2938
 
Republic Services
208 Jack Frost Street (next to General Beer)
Eagle River, WI 54521
9:00am to noon

Highway G Landfill

The Highway G Landfill is located approximately 9 miles west of Highway 45 in Eagle River on County Trunk G.  It is operated by the Landfill Venture Group and is not affiliated with Vilas County Government.

Contact Info
Phone:  715-479-2938
Fax:  715-479-2938

Mailing Address
7001 Highway G
Eagle River, WI  54521

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday:  7:30am-3:00pm
Saturday : 7:30am-11:30am
Sunday:  Closed

Highway G Landfill September 2024

For information on the Landfill Venture Group meeting minutes and agendas, please contact the following:

Debbie Brown
715-617-7587
deb_br [at] nnex.net (deb_br[at]nnex[dot]net)
225 E. Tamarack Street
Eagle River, WI 54521
 

Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste - Chapter 13