Summary
The new fenced, code-access yard waste site is residents-only, and the board confirmed it stays that way after a landlord complained. Non-resident property owners can still use curbside brush and yard waste pickups.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Keeping it residents-only keeps operating costs down; opening it up would raise staffing and site costs.
De Pere residents, who get a cleaner, less crowded, cheaper-to-run site.
Non-resident landlords who own property in the city but cannot get access codes.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Public Works - Sep 9, 2026
The new fenced, code-access yard waste site is residents-only, and the board confirmed it stays that way after a landlord complained. Non-resident property owners can still use curbside brush and yard waste pickups.
De Pere opening new gated yard waste facility for residents only
De Pere opening new gated yard waste facility for residents only WLUK
Board of Public Works - Jun 8, 2026
During construction at the Municipal Service Center, the rubbish drop-off moves to the old Rockland Road yard waste site. Saturday drop-off should start around June 27.
Board of Public Works - May 11, 2026
The new site at 2005 Commerce Drive opens June 1 with online PIN registration; the old Rockland Road site closes permanently. A winter closure from December 15 to March 15 is likely coming.
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