Bruce, Wisconsin

Bruce Village Hall – 868-2185 | Line 2: 868-2183

Public Works Department – 868-2188

Bruce Telephone Co. – 868-5111

Electricity Co. Xcel Energy-1-800-895-4999

Diggers Hot Line – (Call before you dig) 1-800-242-8511

Gas Co. – WE Energies-1-800-242-9137

Charter Communications – T.V. cable service- Toll Free 1-877-906-9121

Water & Sewer Service – Meters are read and billed by the Bruce Village Hall. (Billed every 3 months; the 1st of January, April, July and October).  A late payment charge of 1% per month will be added to bills not paid within twenty one days of issuance.

Garbage & Recycling – Services are required for residents residing in the Village limits. The Village Hall takes care of billing; it will appear on utility bill and is billed quarterly at the rate of $59.80 (95 gallon containers only offered) (Billed the 1st of January, April, July and October). 

Garbage Pick-Up – is every Tuesday-Have container set out Monday night on the street side. Pick-up for recycling is every other Tuesday.  Place recycling container next to your garbage for collection.

Licensing of Dogs is required. Current proof of rabies vaccination is required at the time of licensing.  You can obtain a license at the Village Hall in the month of January.  After that date, a license may be obtained through the Rusk County Clerk’s office located at the Courthouse in Ladysmith. Pit bulls, or any dog resembling the characteristics of a Pit Bull are not permitted in the Village limits. 

Building Permits
– are required for any improvements, additions or remodeling projects over $1,000.00. Permits may be obtained at the Village Hall.

Burning Permits – are sold at the Village Hall for $10.00.  Burning of clean wood and yard waste on weeknights and Saturdays after 5:00 p.m. is permitted.  No Sunday or Holiday burning.  The Bruce Fire Chief is notified of permits that are sold.  No permit is required if there is sufficient snow cover on the ground.