Plan Your New Berlin Recycling Center Visit Correctly
The City of New Berlin Recycling Center at 3711 S. Casper Drive accepts residential yard waste, appliances, scrap metal, used motor oil, antifreeze, cardboard, paper, cans, bottles, selected plastics and several other materials—but it does not accept electronics, tires, hazardous waste, furniture or construction debris.
Sort before you load
Recyclables, yard waste, electronics and hazardous waste use different New Berlin-area routes.
Quick Answer: New Berlin Recycling Center Hours and Rules
Through December 5, 2026, the New Berlin Recycling Center is open Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. From December 5, 2026 through March 27, 2027, the City lists winter hours of Saturday only from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The drop-off site is for residential use. Bring a valid photo ID. Electronics, hazardous waste, tires, mattresses, furniture and construction debris are not accepted through the normal Recycling Center program.
Current-season reminder
As of September 30, 2026, the Recycling Center is still on its expanded seasonal schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM–7 PM and Saturdays from 8 AM–4 PM. The City lists November 26, 2026 as a closure date before the winter schedule begins in December.
On this page
- 2026 hours and seasonal schedule
- Address and entry rules
- Accepted materials
- Items not accepted
- Yard waste, dirt and sod
- Free compost and wood chips
- Cardboard and paper
- Appliances and scrap metal
- Electronics recycling
- Hazardous waste
- Bulky items and special pickup
- Before-you-go checklist
- Map and directions
- Frequently asked questions
- Official sources
New Berlin Recycling Center Hours for 2026–2027
The facility uses seasonal hours. Do not assume the Tuesday and Thursday schedule continues through winter.
| Period | Tuesday | Thursday | Saturday | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31–December 5, 2026 | 10 AM–7 PM | 10 AM–7 PM | 8 AM–4 PM | City lists July 4 and November 26 as closed dates. |
| December 5, 2026–March 27, 2027 | Closed | Closed | 8 AM–4 PM | Winter schedule is Saturday only. |
Address, Residency and Entry Requirements
The New Berlin Recycling Center is located at 3711 S. Casper Drive, New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151, just north of Casper Drive near City Hall.
Residential use
The City’s 2026 flyer identifies the site as residential-use only.
Photo ID required
Bring a valid photo ID for entry. Do not assume a verbal New Berlin address is sufficient.
Special-circumstance waiver
The City directs residents needing a waiver to the Streets Department at 16550 W. National Avenue with photo ID and proof of New Berlin property ownership.
What the New Berlin Recycling Center Accepts
The City’s current recycling page and 2026 flyer provide a broader accepted-material list than normal curbside recycling. Sort materials before arriving so staff can direct the load efficiently.
| Category | Accepted examples | Preparation or limit |
|---|---|---|
| Appliances | Ovens/ranges, refrigerators/freezers, dishwashers, microwaves, washers, dryers, water heaters, air conditioners, furnaces, boilers, dehumidifiers and metal water softeners | Keep appliances separate from regular recyclables. |
| Automotive liquids | Used motor oil, transmission fluid, oil filters, lamp oil and used antifreeze | The 2026 flyer lists a 3-gallon maximum per visit for used antifreeze. |
| Car batteries | Automotive batteries | Household/power-tool batteries are not the same category. |
| Yard waste | Branches, logs, leaves, grass clippings, garden foliage and undecorated real Christmas trees | Branches must be under the City’s size restriction; no stumps or root balls. |
| Dirt and sod | Residential dirt and sod | Maximum 1 cubic yard per visit; no dirt/stone mix. |
| Containers | Aluminum, steel and tin cans; glass bottles and jars; plastic bottles coded #1, #2 and #5 | No windows, mirrors or broken glass. |
| Paper and cardboard | Cardboard, newspapers, books and junk mail | Cardboard must be flattened and kept within the City’s size requirement. |
| Scrap metal | Metal items, motors, cast iron, nuts and bolts | Gas and oil must be drained from motors and similar equipment. |
Items the New Berlin Recycling Center Does Not Accept
The biggest mistake is assuming a municipal recycling center accepts every item that is recyclable somewhere. New Berlin’s current exclusion list is specific.
Electronics
- Computers
- Televisions
- Other electronic devices
Household and bulky items
- Mattresses
- Furniture
- Carpeting
- Styrofoam
- Household trash
Construction materials
- Lumber and treated wood
- Construction debris
- Concrete
- Bricks
- Landscape ties
Hazardous materials
- Paint
- Gasoline
- Cleaners
- Driveway sealer
- Other hazardous waste
Vehicle and pressurized items
- Tires
- Propane tanks
- Gas/oil mixtures
Other excluded items
- Windows and mirrors
- Cooking oil
- Stumps and roots
- Rocks and sand
- Household/power-tool batteries
Yard Waste, Grass, Branches, Dirt and Sod
New Berlin’s Recycling Center is especially useful for residents with yard material because the City accepts more than normal container recycling. Leaves, grass clippings, garden foliage, branches and qualifying logs are included in the current program.
Accepted yard material
- Branches less than 12 inches in diameter
- Logs up to 6 feet long
- Leaves
- Grass clippings
- Garden foliage
- Undecorated real Christmas trees
Keep these out
- Stumps
- Root balls
- Landscape ties
- Rocks
- Construction lumber
- Treated wood
Dirt and sod are accepted with a maximum of 1 cubic yard per visit. The City’s flyer says not to mix dirt with stone.
Free Compost and Wood Chips for New Berlin Residents
The Recycling Center offers compost and wood chips to New Berlin residents at no charge, subject to availability. Residents can bring their own shovel and container to load material themselves.
City loader service is also available for compost and wood chips during the seasonal schedule on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. A signed Release of Liability/loader permit is required before City staff can load material.
Self loading
Bring a shovel, pail or appropriate container and load available material yourself.
City loader
Obtain the required release first. Loader service is limited to the published Tuesday/Thursday window and is subject to material and equipment availability.
Cardboard and Paper Recycling Rules
New Berlin accepts cardboard, newspapers, books and junk mail. Cardboard must be flattened and kept below the City’s published size limit of approximately 4 feet by 3 feet.
The City warns that its cardboard container is serviced weekly and can become full. If you have a large quantity, New Berlin recommends contacting John’s Disposal instead of hauling the entire load to the Recycling Center.
For additional preparation guidance, see our cardboard box recycling center guide.
Appliances, Scrap Metal and Car Batteries
The municipal drop-off accepts many large metal appliances that residents often assume require a private scrap yard. The City’s 2026 list includes refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, microwaves, water heaters, air conditioners, furnaces, boilers and dehumidifiers.
Scrap-metal items are also accepted, but equipment with engines or motors must have fuel and oil drained before drop-off. This applies to items such as qualifying lawn equipment and other metal machinery listed by the City.
Electronics and TV Recycling in New Berlin
The New Berlin Recycling Center does not accept computers, TVs or other electronics. This is an important distinction because older information or broad map listings can make the municipal facility appear to be a general e-waste drop-off.
Recycle Technologies
The City currently points residents to Recycle Technologies at 2835 S. 171st Street, New Berlin. The City’s published electronics information lists Tuesday and Thursday drop-off from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for covered electronic devices.
John’s Disposal special pickup
If John’s Disposal is your waste hauler, the City says residents may schedule electronic-item disposal twice per year in place of multiple bulk-trash items at no additional cost. Call first to schedule the pickup date.
Paint, Chemicals and Household Hazardous Waste
The New Berlin Recycling Center does not accept household hazardous waste such as paints, gasoline, certain cleaners, solvents and similar chemicals. The City directs New Berlin residents to Waukesha County’s hazardous-waste program instead.
Waukesha County household hazardous-waste sites accept qualifying materials such as unusable chemicals, pesticides, wood preservatives, solvents, oil-based paints and mercury-containing products. Proof of County residency is required.
Furniture, Mattresses and Other Bulky Items
Furniture, mattresses and carpeting are not accepted at the municipal Recycling Center. New Berlin’s residential trash and recycling service is managed by John’s Disposal.
The City’s 2026 Recycling Center information tells residents needing bulky-item or special pickup outside the scheduled weekly service to contact John’s Disposal at 262-473-4700. The City describes this as a free curbside pickup option for qualifying residential service.
Before-You-Go Checklist
Common Reasons a New Berlin Recycling Trip Goes Wrong
Arriving on a winter Tuesday
Tuesday and Thursday hours stop during the winter schedule. Winter operation is Saturday only.
Bringing a TV or computer
The municipal Recycling Center does not accept electronics. Use the City’s electronics page to choose another service.
Bringing paint with used motor oil
Used motor oil is accepted at the Recycling Center, but hazardous paint and chemicals use Waukesha County’s separate HHW system.
Forgetting photo ID
The City’s current flyer requires valid photo identification for entry.
Bringing oversized yard debris
Stumps, root balls and oversized material are excluded. Follow the published branch and log limits.
Using the site for commercial disposal
The normal 2026 drop-off program is residential-use only and the current flyer says contractors are not permitted.
Related Recycling Guides
Recycling Center Near Me
Useful when the New Berlin municipal site does not accept your material and you need another facility type.
Electronic Recycling Center
Use this for electronics preparation, data-protection steps and alternative e-waste routes.
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling
Helpful for paint, solvents, pesticides, chemicals and other materials that cannot enter normal recycling.
Cardboard Box Recycling Center
Explains flattening, contamination and large-load preparation when you have more cardboard than normal curbside service can handle.
New Berlin Recycling Center Map
The municipal drop-off is at 3711 S. Casper Drive. Use the map for directions, but use the City website—not a map listing—as the final source for hours, closures and accepted materials.
Frequently Asked Questions About the New Berlin Recycling Center
Where is the New Berlin Recycling Center?
The City facility is at 3711 S. Casper Drive, New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151, just north of Casper Drive near City Hall.
What are the New Berlin Recycling Center hours in 2026?
From March 31 through December 5, 2026, hours are Tuesday and Thursday 10 AM–7 PM and Saturday 8 AM–4 PM. Winter hours from December 5, 2026 through March 27, 2027 are Saturday only from 8 AM–4 PM.
Is the New Berlin Recycling Center open Sunday?
No Sunday hours are listed in the City’s current 2026 schedule.
Do I need ID to use the Recycling Center?
Yes. The City’s 2026 information says the facility is for residential use and requires a valid photo ID for entry.
Does the New Berlin Recycling Center accept electronics?
No. The City explicitly states that computers, TVs and other electronics are not accepted at the municipal Recycling Center. Use the City’s electronics-recycling alternatives instead.
Can I bring yard waste and grass clippings?
Yes. Yard waste including qualifying branches, leaves, grass clippings and garden foliage is accepted. Stumps and root balls are not.
Can I bring old paint or chemicals?
No. Hazardous waste such as paint, solvents, gasoline and certain chemicals should use Waukesha County’s household hazardous-waste program rather than the New Berlin Recycling Center.
Does the center accept used motor oil?
Yes. The City’s current accepted list includes used motor oil and related oil-based automotive fluids. Used antifreeze is also accepted, with the 2026 flyer listing a 3-gallon maximum per visit.
Can I recycle a refrigerator or washer there?
Yes. The City lists multiple appliances including refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, microwaves, water heaters, air conditioners and dehumidifiers among accepted items.
Can I get free compost or wood chips?
Yes, subject to availability. New Berlin residents can self-load compost and wood chips at no charge. City loader service is available during limited Tuesday/Thursday hours after completing the required release.
Official Sources Used for This 2026 Update
The operational details in this page were checked against current City of New Berlin and Waukesha County resources. Verify the relevant official page again before making a special trip because seasonal schedules and material acceptance can change.
Recycling Center and Trash Information
Current facility hours, address, accepted items, excluded items and contact details.
Electronics Recycling
Confirms electronics are not accepted at the municipal Recycling Center and lists alternative routes.
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Explains the Waukesha County HHW route and residency requirement.
Recycling and Solid Waste Resources
County-level alternatives for special materials and disposal programs.
Best Next Step Before You Drive
Check the item first, then the schedule. Use the New Berlin Recycling Center for the materials it specifically accepts, bring valid photo ID and keep electronics, hazardous waste, tires, mattresses, furniture and construction debris out of the municipal drop-off load.
If you are unsure about an unusual item, contact the New Berlin Streets Department at 262-780-4609 before loading your vehicle.