How to dispose of food scraps in Milwaukee

Checked against official sources · September 7, 2026

Trash

Put it in the green garbage cart

Food scraps belong in the green cart unless you compost them.

What to do

  1. Prevent food waste when possible.
  2. Compost acceptable scraps at home or through a local service.
  3. Otherwise, bag them and use the green cart.

Keep in mind

Food does not belong in the blue recycling cart.

Check the official information

Rules, hours, and fees can change. These are the sources used for this answer.