How to dispose of paper towels, tissues, and napkins in Milwaukee

Checked against official sources · September 7, 2026

Trash

Put it in the green garbage cart

Used paper towels, tissues, napkins, and paper plates belong in the green cart.

What to do

  1. Compost uncoated, food-soiled paper only if your compost system accepts it.
  2. Otherwise, put these items in the green cart.

Keep in mind

These paper products do not belong in the blue cart.

Check the official information

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