Madison ZIP code: Edgewood University
Junk Removal in Madison, WI 53711
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53711 in short
- 23,377
- households in ZIP code area 53711
- 37.6%
- rent their home (Madison 54%)
- 1977
- median year built (Madison 1980)
- 30.6%
- in buildings of 5+ units (Madison 43.6%)
What is in 53711
Landmarks, districts and the municipal lines
Inside this ZIP code
- Edgewood University
- Wingra Park Historic District
- Nakoma Historic District
Located with Wikipedia coordinates and the Census TIGERweb 2020 ZIP code layer.
Which rules apply
| Municipality | Share of 53711 | Large items |
|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg | 57% of land | Prepaid special pickup: sofa $50, mattress $56, fridge $66 (2025) |
| Madison | 31% of land | Free scheduled curbside pickup by work order (8 units or fewer) |
| Town of Dunn | 8% of land | Free curbside pickup event (June or October) |
| Town of Blooming Grove | 4% of land | Not published |
Land shares from the Census 2020 ZCTA to county subdivision relationship file. A mailing address in 53711 follows the rules of the municipality it is actually in.
The local numbers
Who lives here, and how long they stay
Few households in ZIP 53711 rent. Only 37.6% of households rent (Madison: 54%) and 56.7% of homes are single-family detached houses. Most homes here can use the city's free large item work orders; the jobs that need a crew are the ones that won't reach the curb, like basements, attics and garages.
The median home was built in 1977 (Madison: 1980); 54.4% predate 1980 and 26.3% were built in 2000 or later.
People stay put: only 30.2% of households moved in since 2020 (Madison: 38.8%), and 9.9% have been in the same home since 1989 or earlier.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024), ZIP code area 53711.
Rules that apply
Clearing out a home in Madison 53711
The city route is free for homes on city recycling: file a Large Item Work Order, choose a set-out Sunday, and keep each piece under 8 feet, 4 feet clear of obstructions, and metal apart from furniture. Fees ($35 for a fridge or washer, $15 for a microwave or mower) apply only where a private company collects the recycling, and a TV left at the curb can cost $30.
Self-haul options: the three city drop-off sites (residents only, one pickup-bed load a day) and the Dane County Landfill on Maahic Way ($15.03 up to 500 pounds in 2026).
Nearby historic districts
Common questions
53711 junk removal questions
How many households rent in 53711?
37.6% of 23,377 households in ZIP code area 53711 rent, per the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, against 54% across Madison.
Does everyone in 53711 use Madison's large item pickup?
No. ZIP 53711 also covers parts of Fitchburg, Town of Dunn, Town of Blooming Grove, and those addresses follow their own municipality's rules. Madison's program and drop-off sites are for City of Madison residents and taxpayers.
What does junk removal cost here?
National cost guides put a single bulky item at $60 to $150, a half truckload at $200 to $400 and a full truckload at $400 to $800. Madison's own large item pickup is free for homes on city recycling, by work order.
Clearing something out in 53711?
Tell us the address and what needs to go. A local crew replies with a price before anything is loaded, and handles the stairs, the sorting and the recycling.