Frequently Asked Questions
Community
An inspection for specimen trees by the City forester is required before a tree can be cut down. The City of Mequon has a Tree Preservation Ordinance, which is strictly enforced.
As of January 1, 2004 the City of Mequon will no longer provide roadside brush pickup due to budget considerations. Please check your local yellow pages for a list of providers under "Landscape Services" or "Tree Services". The City cannot recommend a provider.
Mequon’s name is derived from an Indian word for ladle, which describes the shape of the Milwaukee River around Mequon. The Potawatomi and Menominee tribes lived here before French fur traders set up posts on the Milwaukee River. The spelling was probably influenced by the French in the area at the time.
Please go to the Common Council's page to find out which of the City's eight Alderman represents you.
Mequon residents are required to contract privately with a licensed hauler for refuse and recycle pickup. The licensed haulers are:
- Compost Crusader LLC (262)394-6075
- Curby's Compost Service (414) 445-4345
- Eagle Disposal Inc (262) 895-4800
- GFL Environmental Inc (262) 367-6040
- Ozaukee Disposal (262) 377-4640
- State Disposal Services LLC (414) 489-1970
- Waste Management (262) 251-4000
Annual checks for bacteria are recommended by the DNR. Most well drillers and well pump repair firms can take a sample of your well water and have it analyzed in a few days for a reasonable price. See the DNR website.
See the Ozaukee County Website as they are responsible for the program. City Hall has further information.
In most cases, the City will remove dead animals. This is done only during regular business hours. State and County roads administered by other agencies may not follow this policy, however the Highway Division will report locations to those agencies when notified.
The State does not allow these items in landfills therefore your refuse hauler cannot take them. You may either have a private landscape contractor handle your needs or take yard waste to the City recycling site on Bonniwell Road (between Green Bay Road and Cedarburg Road) yourself. A $25.00 annual permit is required. The site is open Wednesdays, 7:30 am to 7:00 pm April thru August, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm September thru November, and Saturdays, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm The permit and rules are available at the Finance Department at City Hall.
A snow emergency is declared after a snowfall. Plowing starts on the snow emergency routes first and then goes to side streets. There is no parking on City streets at any time of the year. This is especially important during snow emergencies. The Police Department can have your vehicle towed if it is in the way.
Call the Highway Division with further questions. (262) 236-2913
Mequon City Hall, 11333 N Cedarburg Road, is open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
Your licensed garbage/recycling hauler will pick up your tires, usually for an additional fee
Residents may drop of used motor oil or filters the Public Work's Facility on 10800 Industrial Drive.
Bicycle licenses are issued by the Police Department. The Police Department is located at 11300 N Buntrock Avenu , Mequon, WI 53092.
Dog licenses are handled by the Finance Department at City Hall. Please stop in with a copy of your dog's current Rabies vaccination. A license costs $10 for each neutered or spayed dog and $15 for non-neutered or non-spayed.
You must license your dog each year by March 31st or you will incur a late penalty.