FAQ
If there is a street light problem in an area other than on Main St. or on Madison Ave., residents should contact We Energies at 1-800-242-9137 or online at: http://we-energies.com/outages_safety/reporting/index.htm then click on Streetlight or area light not working.
When calling to report a problem with a street light, We Energies would appreciate it if you would either have a pole number from the tag on the pole or a street address where the pole is located. They may also ask for the nearest cross street to the pole location.
- Spring Holiday, observed annually on the Friday before Easter
- Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday in May
- Independence Day, July 4th
- Labor Day, observed annually the first Monday in September
- Veterans Day, November 11th
- Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving
The hours are: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays 8 a.m. .to sunset and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Compost, grass, leaves, etc. will NO longer be accepted at the Department of Public Works.
The compost site has security cameras in place.
Acceptable Materials
Brush (under 6” diameter)Mowed grass clippings
Leaves
Garden
Flower plant materials
Not Accepted Materials
StumpsLogs
Root balls
Sod
Dirt
Rocks
Gravel
Commercial landscape waste
Construction debris
Concrete
Kitchen or food waste
Cardboard
Paper or plastic bags
Charcoal grill, fireplace, burn pile, firepit or ash debris
Household trash or garbage of any kind
Any person caught illegally dumping unacceptable items at the compost site may be subject to a minimum fine of $250 plus disposal fees.
NO SALVAGING ALLOWED
Yard waste and brush are no longer accepted at the Department of Public Works at any time.
The electronic waste trailer will be open on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to sunset and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items accepted at the electronic waste area are televisions, computer monitors, desktop computers, laptop computers, printers, computer peripherals, DVD players, digital video recorders, VCRs, fax machines and cell phones. A $25 fee applies to tube TVs and monitors.
Household appliances such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, toasters, microwaves, vacuum cleaners, blenders, toaster ovens, air conditioners, and any other small household appliances may also be taken to compost site. Larger appliances will need to go on the cement slab next to the electronic waste trailer. Same hours apply.
The City of Fort Atkinson does not have a landfill. There is a landfill located at Deer Track Park Landfill, N6756 Waldman Ln., Johnson Creek, WI. Their phone number is 920-699-3475.
The GFL Transfer Station is in Fort Atkinson. Residents will pay per load by the ton.
If you are having a sewer backup in your house, you need to call the Department of Public Works at 920-397-9909. If the office is closed, call the non-emergency phone number for the Police Department. That number is 920-397-9905. On-call employees will come to check the city's main and let the homeowner know what is found.
Unfortunately, a lot of the time, it is the homeowner's responsibility. Homeowners may want to call a plumber.
There are several ways to pay your water bill.
- Drop it off at the office Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30p.m.
- Drop it in the drop box, located on N. Water Street between the Municipal Gym and the Municipal Offices.
- Pay online: https://www.xpressbillpay.com/#/?org=fortatkinson10787
- Sign up for Auto Pay by coming in the office and filling out the Auto Pay form and attaching a voided check.