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South Drop Off Center (Lincoln Avenue)
Transfer stationPublicly ownedResidents only✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Contact & hours
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- Apr 12–Nov 28: Tue–Sun 7am–3pm
- Nov 30–Apr 11: Tue–Sat 7am–3pm
- Closed Mondays and city holidays
- Fees
- Car load (under 1 cu yd): free
- Pickup truck (1–3 cu yd): $20
- Small trailer (3–6 cu yd): $30
- Large trailer/small box truck (6–10 cu yd): $50
- Large box truck (10–18 cu yd): $90
- Brush: free under 6 cu yd, $20 above
- TVs: $5 each (max 3)
- Tires: free (max 5)
- Recyclables and scrap metal: free
- Payment
- CashDebit cardMajor credit cards
- Who can use it
- City of Milwaukee drop-off center for residents and property owners. Bring a current state or city photo ID; if it shows an address outside the city, bring a matching property tax or utility bill.
Checked against official sources on Nov 2, 2026: source 1, source 2. Rules change — call before you haul a load.
About this transfer station
South Drop Off Center (Lincoln Avenue) is a publicly owned transfer station in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It is owned by City of Milwaukee. At a transfer station you drop off your trash and bulky items; the waste is then consolidated and trucked to a landfill. Transfer stations are usually closer to town than a landfill and are often the easier place to unload a pickup or trailer. City of Milwaukee drop-off center for residents and property owners. Bring a current state or city photo ID; if it shows an address outside the city, bring a matching property tax or utility bill.
What they take
- Household trashWhat counts? →
- Furniture and mattressesWhat counts? →
- AppliancesWhat counts? →
- Electronics and TVsWhat counts? →
- TiresWhat counts? →
- ConcreteWhat counts? →
- Scrap metal
- Car batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, cooking oilWhat counts? →
- Brush, leaves, grass and logsWhat counts? →
- Cardboard and recyclablesWhat counts? →
Not accepted
- Box trucks or trailers over 16 ft
- Dump trucks, flatbeds, semis and utility trucks
- Household hazardous waste (use the MMSD program)
Good to know
- A second city drop-off center is at 6660 N. Industrial Rd with the same hours and rules.
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Before you haul a load here
- Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
- Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
- Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
- Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.
Full checklist: what to know before going to the dump →
Frequently asked questions
What are the hours at South Drop Off Center (Lincoln Avenue)?
As listed by the operator (checked Nov 2, 2026): Apr 12–Nov 28: Tue–Sun 7am–3pm; Nov 30–Apr 11: Tue–Sat 7am–3pm; Closed Mondays and city holidays. Hours change around holidays and bad weather, so call ahead before you load up.
How much does it cost to dump at South Drop Off Center (Lincoln Avenue)?
Car load (under 1 cu yd): free Pickup truck (1–3 cu yd): $20 Small trailer (3–6 cu yd): $30 Large trailer/small box truck (6–10 cu yd): $50 Large box truck (10–18 cu yd): $90 Brush: free under 6 cu yd, $20 above TVs: $5 each (max 3) Tires: free (max 5) Recyclables and scrap metal: free
Can I use South Drop Off Center (Lincoln Avenue) if I don't live in Milwaukee County?
City of Milwaukee drop-off center for residents and property owners. Bring a current state or city photo ID; if it shows an address outside the city, bring a matching property tax or utility bill.
What is the closest other dump to South Drop Off Center (Lincoln Avenue)?
The nearest other facility in our directory is City of Wauwatosa Drop-Off Center (transfer station), about 5.7 miles away in Milwaukee County, WI.
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Nearest other dumps and transfer stations
| Facility | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City of Wauwatosa Drop-Off Center Milwaukee County, WI | Transfer station | 5.7 mi |
| North Drop Off Center (Industrial Road) Milwaukee County, WI | Transfer station | 9.6 mi |
| Metro RDF Milwaukee County, WI | Landfill | 11.8 mi |
| Emerald Park Landfill LLC Waukesha County, WI | Landfill | 11.9 mi |
| Orchard Ridge RDF Waukesha County, WI | Landfill | 14.0 mi |
| Sussex waste yard site Waukesha County, WI | Transfer station | 15.8 mi |