Solid Waste Disposal


The city contracts with Waste Management,  for all residential pick-ups. 

  • Garbage containers and recycling totes are provided by the hauler.
  • If your garbage or recycling totes become damaged, they can be replaced by the City crew.  Please contact the City Office during regular business hours or wakeclerk [at] gmail.com (email us )with your issue.  Damaged totes will be replaced when there is a sufficient amount available. 

Costs:

  • Residential Garbage Rate (95 gallon) $17.25 per month
  • Senior Garbage Rate (35 gallon) $14.10 per month
  • Recycling Tote $2.10 per month
  • Extra Garbage container $3.15 per month.

Each residence is limited to TWO garbage containers.

Commercial Pick-Up:

The City does NOT provide commercial garbage pickup.  Business owners are required to contract their own garbage services.

Annual Cleanup Days:

The City offers two opportunities for Wakefield residents to dispose of no-longer needed household items, appliances, etc. at no cost.  Watch the City's Facebook page and website for more information.  

  • Spring Cleanup Day is usually in April
  • Fall Cleanup Day is usually in October