Board adopts $30 annual residential yard‑waste permit (Resolution 2025‑R05)
November 14, 2025 | Village of Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
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The Village Board adopted Resolution 2025‑R05 on Nov. 14 to create an annual residential yard‑waste disposal permit priced at $30 per household.
Staff said the fee is intended to reallocate operating costs from the tax levy to user fees to cover equipment and disposal costs. "Residential property for $30 that's good for the entire year. No limitation on how many uses they do," staff said while explaining the permit design. Board members discussed alternatives, including a daily permit model used in the City of Waukesha, but raised concerns about staffing and accountability for collecting many small daily fees.
The resolution passed by voice vote. Staff plans to publicize the change in a mailer accompanying property tax bills and to begin permit sign‑up on Jan. 1; the first line of communication will be the newsletter included with the tax bill packet.
Staff said the fee is intended to reallocate operating costs from the tax levy to user fees to cover equipment and disposal costs. "Residential property for $30 that's good for the entire year. No limitation on how many uses they do," staff said while explaining the permit design. Board members discussed alternatives, including a daily permit model used in the City of Waukesha, but raised concerns about staffing and accountability for collecting many small daily fees.
The resolution passed by voice vote. Staff plans to publicize the change in a mailer accompanying property tax bills and to begin permit sign‑up on Jan. 1; the first line of communication will be the newsletter included with the tax bill packet.
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