Roofers
How do I get rid of old roofing shingles or remodeling debris in the City of Madison?
A common question, answered by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 9, 2026
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From MadisonWI.com
Shingles can't go to the City at all. The City of Madison Streets Division doesn't accept shingles, bricks, concrete or stone at the curb or at its drop-off sites, and it points you to Dane County's Waste & Renewables website for disposal options. Other building material can go out at the curb only if it comes from a minor home improvement project you did yourself. The limit is about 240 pounds per pickup. Debris from major remodeling or construction projects, or from any work done by a contractor, isn't collected at the curb or accepted at the drop-off sites. If you hire a roofer, ask how they plan to haul away and dispose of the tear-off. The City also suggests donating reusable materials. This covers the City of Madison only; other communities set their own rules. Source: City of Madison Streets Division, Building Material (checked November 2026).
Written by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 9, 2026