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Emerald Park Landfill
0.3 mi W · Muskego, WI
Landfill
Metro Recycling & Disposal Facility
Franklin, Milwaukee County, WI · All sites in Milwaukee County
Metro Recycling & Disposal Facility is a landfill in Franklin, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, operated by Waste Management. The site also works as a HHW drop-off, a yard waste site and a tire recycler. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1951, with closure projected for 2032.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes brush & limbs, household hazardous waste, household trash, tires and yard waste. It is one of 31 disposal sites we list in Milwaukee County.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM – 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM – 11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (414) 529-6180 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Household hazardous waste (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
- Tires (accepted)
- Yard waste (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1951 |
| Projected closure | 2032 |
| Waste in place | 27,672,053 tons (2022) |
| Size | 155 acres |
| Owner | Waste Management |
| Operator | Waste Management |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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42.85039, -88.06967
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Metro Recycling & Disposal Facility: questions
What are the hours at Metro Recycling & Disposal Facility?
Monday – Friday 7 AM – 4:30 PM; Saturday 7 AM – 11 AM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (414) 529-6180 before hauling a load.
What does Metro Recycling & Disposal Facility accept?
Brush & limbs, household hazardous waste, household trash, tires and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Metro Recycling & Disposal Facility expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2032 for a landfill that opened in 1951 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- What You Can't Take to the Dump, and Where It Goes InsteadHazardous waste, tires, refrigerant appliances, batteries, electronics, paint, oil and asbestos: why dumps refuse them and where each one goes instead.
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool · record dated 2020-06-01
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste - Landfills and Historic Waste Site Points) · record dated 2024-03-28
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste - Landfills and Historic Waste Site Points) · record dated 2024-03-28
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated September 2024. Hours, fees or contact details last added October 5, 2026. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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