About Westboro
The Town of Westboro, comprised of three adjacent civil townships, is located in northern Taylor County, Wisconsin (abutting Price County to the north). Chequamegon National Forest land makes up more than half of the town’s 108 square miles, and numerous lakes and rivers are present including the Mondeaux Flowage. Residents and visitors to the Westboro area will find an array of recreation opportunities here in the fabulous Wisconsin northwoods.
Westboro Public Library
The Westboro Public Library is in the new location within the Westboro Town Hall. From books for the entire family to wireless internet access. you are encourages to take a few minutes to stop and see what the library has to offer you. Learn more about the Westboro library.
Library Hours:
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – Noon
Westboro Pride
Westboro Pride is the community betterment group that works hard to provide opportunities for area residents to get together and have fun in a relaxed setting. The Westboro Pride commonly organizes an annual Brat Fry & Garage Sale Day and occasional Pancake Breakfast. They also host a pavilion at the corner of County Highway D and Business Hwy 13 and a small park area at the corner of County D and West St, plant flowers in various barrels throughout the town and much more.
Click here to learn more about Westboro Pride and their upcoming events.
Garbage and Recycling for Residents
The recycling and garbage center is located at W4941 Center Street, behind the Town Shop/Fire Department.
HOURS: Saturdays 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and Tuesdays 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The fee for garbage service is $3.00 per container up to 30 gallons and $5.00 for larger containers up to 55 gallons.
As of May 19, 2014, by order of the Town Board, the recycling and garbage dumpsters located behind the fire hall and shop will be locked. Residents must bring their recyclables during normal hours of operation. The surveillance camera will still be documenting activity at the site deterring violators.
When you go to your recycling center, you will be placing all recyclables into one single-sort (plastics #1,2 & 5 only, glass and cardboard) container and all trash into a separate container. Both containers are provided by Waste Management, through which the Town of Westboro currently holds a contract. The disposal of garbage and recycling is only allowed during open hours, when an attendant is on duty.
Click here to learn exactly what you can and can’t recycle with Waste Management.