Recycling Center

Waste Management - Madison Recycling Center

2200 Fish Hatchery Rd, Madison, WI 53713

(608) 251-2115

This is the Waste Management - Madison Recycling Center on Fish Hatchery Road, used mostly by local residents dropping off recyclables and small loads. It’s the kind of place people swing by for cardboard, bottles, and other common recyclables rather than hauling everything to the transfer station.

The site is a mid‑sized outdoor facility with large collection containers and areas for different material types. There’s an entrance point with staff or an attendant booth where traffic gets directed, and vehicles will pull up to drop items into the appropriate containers or bays. Bring items sorted as much as possible so unloading goes quicker, and be prepared for lines on weekends and during spring cleanup. In winter, hours and procedures are often altered at county-run sites, so operations may feel different compared with summer visits.

Facility Information

Type Recycling Center
City Madison
State Wisconsin

Before You Go

  • Load recyclables so they can be unloaded without people climbing around in the truck bed-loose bags and flattened boxes save time.
  • Avoid peak times (weekend mornings and early spring cleanup days) if possible; backups are common and traffic can clog Fish Hatchery Road.
  • Wear sturdy shoes and gloves-the ground can be muddy or icy depending on season, and uneven surfaces are common around the containers.