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Columbia County Solid Waste in Pardeeville handles household trash, recycling and yard waste for county residents and small contractors. It's located on WI-16 and is the local place people use for everything from a bag or two to full pickup loads.
Pull off WI-16 into the drive and the site looks like a working county lot - a mix of pavement and gravel with roll-off containers and piles of brush. A small office or entrance booth sits near the lane and most vehicles pause there briefly before heading to the drop-off spots. Recycling bins and yard-waste areas are usually separate from general trash, so plan to make a couple of short stops while unloading. Weekend mornings and spring cleanup times tend to have the longest lines, and larger trucks can slow things down.
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Before You Go
- Sort materials in the truck before getting to the gate so unloading goes faster.
- Secure loose loads with tarps or straps; wind on WI-16 can scatter yard waste and lighter items.
- Bring an extra pair of hands for heavy lifts and expect longer wait times on weekend mornings or during seasonal cleanups.
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