Wisconsin law bans yard waste, including grass clippings, leaves, yard and garden debris, and brush under 6 inches in diameter from landfill disposal.
The Village of Harrison offers several options to properly manage yard materials and treat this waste stream as a resource, resulting in a higher end-use.
The Village waste hauler, GFL Environmental, will pick up bagged yard materials twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall. Please watch our Newsletter and Social Media for specific dates.
Guidelines:
1. Use brown compostable bags for all yard material.
2. Do not use plastic bags or containers, loose debris will not be collected.
3. Set bags at least 4 feet away from garbage and recycling carts.
4. Place bags at the road the night before or by 5:00 am on collection day
The Public Works Department picks up large branches and brush on the last Monday of the month (May-October).
- Visit the Brush Pick Up Portal (here) to add your address to the list.
- Set brush and branches by the road the night before or by 5:00 am pick up day.
- Cut to 10 ft max. and placed parallel to the road.
- Brush collection equipment cannot pick up piles of leaves or grass clippings. Please keep these materials separate and follow yard waste guidelines.
Why Compost
Each year, Wisconsin households send 600 million pounds of “food waste” and compostable material to our landfills!
Composting = Recycling
Composting transforms yard waste and food scraps into a valuable soil amendment for gardens and landscaping — all while reducing landfill costs.
Did You Know?
Compost adds small amounts of nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — unlike commercial fertilizers that contain much more.
What to Compost
- Garden & yard materials such as grass clippings, leaves, annual plants, and vegetables.
- Kitchen scraps such as vegetables, eggshells, fruit peels, and coffee grounds.
- Manure from plant-eating animals (NOT from household pets).
- Plants with disease or insect problems (compost only during summer months).
Do Not Compost: bones, meat scraps, dairy products, twigs/branches
How to Compost
Home composting can be done in bins or a heap. However, bins are a good way to manage materials in an urban setting.
- Layer yard waste and kitchen scraps (no meat)
- Keep it moist - like a wrung-out sponge
- Turn every 4-6 weeks to add oxygen
It's that easy! Brochures are available at the Village Hall.