Recycle Center Information & Hours

The City Recycle Center, located at 1798 South Bird Street, accepts materials that are not collected curbside. The facility is available for use by City of Sun Prairie residents receiving city-sponsored automated curbside refuse / recycle collections. You must have a permit/sticker to use the facility. The Recycle Center accepts the following materials:
  • Antifreeze
  • Appliances (Appliances containing a refrigerant (e.g. Freon) will not be accepted)*
  • Automotive motor oil
  • Brush (sticks and branches)
  • Cardboard (Flattened)
  • Grills (No propane tanks)
  • Lawn Mowers (Must be drained of gas and oil)
  • Motor oil / filters
  • Oil absorbent materials
  • Yard waste (Grass, leaves, garden waste)
*To dispose of refrigerant filled appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, or dehumidifiers please contact local appliance stores or scrap metal dealers for private disposal rates.
 

Recycle Center Permits

City of Sun Prairie residents receiving city-sponsored automated curbside refuse / recycle collections can apply for a free permits to access the Recycle Center. Permits can be obtained by applying online and having them mailed to your home or by stopping at any of the following locations: 

City Hall
300 E. Main St

Public Works
201 S. Bristol St.

Sun Prairie Public Library
1350 Linnerud Dr.

Westside Community Services Building (Police Dept.)
2598 W. Main St

Hours



Winter Hours

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Following the first Saturday in December through the last Saturday in March
Monday: 3 - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - Noon

Spring/Summer Hours

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Following the last Saturday in March through the third Saturday in October
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 
Fall Hours

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Following the third Saturday in October through the first Saturday in December
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
*Please note: The Recycle Center observes the same holiday closures as other city facilities.

Multi-Family Dwelling / Commercial Properties

If you live in a multi-family dwelling or own commercial property, you are unable to use the Recycle Center. You cannot use the Recycle Center because these types of properties do not pay the special tax charge to do so, whereas the above mentioned properties do pay for its use.