Final Large Item Collection Event of 2025 Scheduled for October 18
The City of Sheboygan Department of Public Works will hold its final Large Item Collection Event of the year on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Municipal Service Building, 2026 New Jersey Avenue.
These events, which began in May, were created to provide residents with a convenient way to dispose of bulky household items that do not fit into regular garbage pickup. The October event will close out the 2025 schedule and will not return until next spring.
Traffic & Parking Notes
To keep traffic flowing efficiently:
- Beginning October 17, parking will not be allowed on the east side of 22nd Street between New Jersey Avenue and Evans Street.
- Residents must enter the Municipal Service Building parking lot from the west, using Virginia Avenue off South 22nd Street.
- All participants must provide proof of City of Sheboygan residency.
- Event staff will have full authority to turn away commercial loads, waste from outside the city, and items on the “not accepted” list.
- Vehicles must exit onto New Jersey Avenue to the south.
Items Accepted
The following items are welcome at the event:
- Bagged or boxed trash
- Household furniture
- Mattresses and box springs
- Toys, swings, and other large household goods
- Scrap metal
- Miscellaneous junk
Items Not Accepted
Some items are not eligible for disposal at this event. These include:
- Hazardous waste
- Tires
- Construction materials (roofing, drywall, tiles, paint, etc.)
- Freon appliances (refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners)
- Yard waste (branches, brush, grass clippings, garden debris)
- Electronic waste (TVs, computers, printers, DVD players, stereos, microwaves, etc.)
Ongoing Disposal Resources
For items not accepted at the collection event, Sheboygan residents are encouraged to use the Residential Recycling Center, located at the east gate of the Municipal Service Building. Items accepted there include:
- Yard waste (leaves, branches, brush, grass)
- Used motor oil, cooking oil, and antifreeze (containers under 5 gallons)
- Scrap metal
- Non-freon appliances
- Automobile batteries
The Department of Public Works reminds residents to consider donating usable items to friends, neighbors, or local charities before bringing them for disposal.
Event Purpose
The large item collection program is designed to help keep Sheboygan’s neighborhoods clean, safe, and attractive. By offering this free service, the city makes it easier for residents to properly dispose of bulky waste while encouraging recycling and reuse whenever possible.
More Information
For additional details, contact:
Joel Kolste, Deputy Director of Field Operations
📞 920-459-3440
This October 18 event marks the last chance of 2025 for City of Sheboygan residents to take advantage of large item collection. The program will resume in 2026.
