Waste Management’s Orchard Ridge Drop-Off Facility (N96W13073 County Line Rd) for yard waste is open to residents year-round. Residents dropping off yard waste without a permit will be charged at a rate of $0.015 per pound with a $3.00 minimum. Please note: credit cards are the only acceptable form of payment.
By state law, yard waste - such as grass clippings, leaves and tree branches - may not be put in the trash. Properly labeled invasive plant species (PDF) may be placed at the curb.
Yard Waste Disposal Permit
Using a Yard Waste Disposal Permit issued by the Village, residents may dispose of yard waste 35 times in a season (April through December) at the Orchard Ridge Recycling & Disposal Facility for no fee. Only one visit per day. Orchard Ridge is located at N96W13073 County Line Rd, and the facility can be reached at 262-253-8620.
- The attendant at Orchard Ridge will punch one square each time you drop off yard waste.
- Only one visit per day.
- After 35 punches you will then be required to pay $0.015 per pound ($3 minimum). Credit Cards are the only acceptable form of payment.
- There is no fee for this permit.
Yard Waste Permits are mailed to all residents in early spring of each year. If you never received your Annual Yard Waste Permit or lost it and need a replacement, please stop by the front desk at Village Hall to obtain a new one. In order to receive a replacement, you must bring a valid driver's license or a utility bill showing your current Menomonee Falls address.
Drop Off
Any resident, with or without a Yard Waste Permit, may drop off yard waste at the Orchard Ridge Composting Facility. A valid driver’s license with your current Menomonee Falls address is required for proof of residency. Residents without a Yard Waste Permit will be charged $0.015 per pound with a minimum fee of three dollars ($3) per load. These charges also apply outside of the Yard Waste Permit after the effective dates.
Be aware that the Orchard Ridge Composting Facility will no longer accept cash after September 1st. Credit Cards are the only acceptable form of payment.
Everyone must check in at the scale house before dumping.
Bringing Your Own Yard Waste
All yard waste disposed of under this permit must be generated from your own property in Menomonee Falls. Under the terms of the Yard Waste Permit, residents are required to bring in their own yard waste. The driver’s license will be compared to the permit for verification. If a contractor is hired to dispose of your yard waste, they will not be allowed to use your Yard Waste Permit. Waste Management will require all contractors to pay the yard waste business fee. Questions? Call 262-509-5628.
Mulching, Composting, Chipping, Burning.
Yard waste may be managed at home by mulching, composting, chipping and/or burning. For burning requirements please call 262-532-8899. Burning is only allowed on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Home composting information is available at the Menomonee Falls Public Library or at WI Department of Natural Resources.