How to dispose of holiday string lights in Milwaukee

Checked against official sources · September 7, 2026

Drop off

Take it to a city drop-off center

Take unwanted string lights to a city drop-off center or MMSD Home HazMat.

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What to do

Donate working lights.
Bring unwanted strings to a listed drop-off location.
Remove them from plastic bags before handing them over.

Check the official information

Rules, hours, and fees can change. These are the sources used for this answer.

Official source: City recycling directory Official source: City drop-off centers Official source: MMSD Home HazMat collection

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