Programs, Disposal Sites & Clean Up Dates

Compost Site

The compost site is located ½ mile east of Marquette Road on Vineyard Coulee Road. The site is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is for leaves and grass only. Leaves and grass need to be removed from plastic bags. Persons found dumping materials other than leaves and grass will be fined.

Brush Site

Located on Vineyard Coulee Road (½ mile east of Marquette Road) across from the city compost site. The site is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., and on Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  This site is for brush and tree limb disposal only. Persons found dumping materials other than branches, limbs, and trees will be fined.
Available to City of Prairie du Chien residents only.  Commercial businesses will be charged a fee for tree and brush disposal.

Used Oil Site

Located at the City Street Department, 625 East Washington Street. The site is for used engine oil only. No dumping of fuels, kerosene, antifreeze, water, paint, thinners, etc. Persons found dumping materials other than used engine oil will be fined.

Spring Clean up

The Spring Clean-up is an opportunity for residents to safely dispose of appliances, brush, tires, and scrap metal at no charge.

The Spring Clean Up will be held April 21, 2008 through April 25, 2008.
Monday – pick up will be from Blackhawk Avenue and north.
Tuesday – pick up will be south of Blackhawk Avenue and East of Marquette Road.
Wednesday – pick up will be south of Blackhawk Avenue and west of Marquette Road.

Fall Clean up

The Fall Clean-up is an opportunity for residents to safely dispose of appliances, brush, tires, and scrap metal at no charge.

The Fall Clean Up will be held October 20, 2008 through October 24, 2008.
Monday – pick up will be from Blackhawk Avenue and north.
Tuesday – pick up will be south of Blackhawk Avenue and East of Marquette Road.
Wednesday – pick up will be south of Blackhawk Avenue and west of Marquette Road.
 

Snow Removal

The Street Department has a snow plowing priority list. First to be completed are the 11.5 miles of “snow routes,” the major roads through and around the City as well as the main commercial districts, bridges and City airport . Second to be plowed are the 56 miles of collector and local streets. Last to be plowed are 7 miles of alleys as well as parking lots.