Milwaukee DPW: Garbage and recycling pickup suspended Monday
There will be no garbage or recycling pickup in the city of Milwaukee on Dec. 1, according to the city of Milwaukee Department of Public Works.The Milwaukee DPW said all garbage and recycling crews will again be reassigned Sunday night to help with snow cleanup.The city of Milwaukee declared a snow emergency for Sunday and Monday night.Garbage and recycling pickup will continue on Tuesday, the DPW said. Crews will work extended 10-hour shifts throughout the week to make up for the delay.The DPW said residents should set out their carts on their regular collection day. Leave it out until it’s collected. Pickup may be later than usual.Also, clear snow and ice from the top of your cart and the area around it so crews can easily access them. Carts that aren’t accessible cannot be collected.The DPW thanked residents for their understanding as they work to clean up streets after this weekend’s snowstorm.To confirm your normal collection schedule, click here.Leaf Pickup:In their latest update, the DPW said the leaf rake-out deadline was extended to Nov. 30. Sunday was the final day for residents to rake leaves into the street for collection, not the final day of leaf pickup.A final sweep will happen after the rake-out deadline, which can take two to three weeks to complete, depending on weather and operational demands, the DPW said.”We recognize the frustration some residents are feeling with leaves remaining curbside during snowfall,” the DPW said in a release. “The reality is that leaf collections, garbage, recycling, and snow operations all rely on the same limited staff and equipment. Transitioning from fall to winter operations requires extensive mechanical changes — attachments, calibration, and redeployment — which cannot be completed overnight, especially when storms arrive quickly or early in the season.”With this weekend’s snowstorm, the DPW said leaf pickup has been temporarily paused to prioritize snow removal.The DPW said they will try to maneuver around piles of leaves with their snow plows, but some piles may be pushed back toward the curb or into a driveway. If that happens to you, the DPW said you should rake them back into the street for pickup for their final collection pass.The DPW said they will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as soon as possible. For the latest updates, click here.
There will be no garbage or recycling pickup in the city of Milwaukee on Dec. 1, according to the city of Milwaukee Department of Public Works.
The Milwaukee DPW said all garbage and recycling crews will again be reassigned Sunday night to help with snow cleanup.
The city of Milwaukee declared a snow emergency for Sunday and Monday night.
Garbage and recycling pickup will continue on Tuesday, the DPW said. Crews will work extended 10-hour shifts throughout the week to make up for the delay.
The DPW said residents should set out their carts on their regular collection day. Leave it out until it’s collected. Pickup may be later than usual.
Also, clear snow and ice from the top of your cart and the area around it so crews can easily access them. Carts that aren’t accessible cannot be collected.
The DPW thanked residents for their understanding as they work to clean up streets after this weekend’s snowstorm.
To confirm your normal collection schedule, click here.
Leaf Pickup:
In their latest update, the DPW said the leaf rake-out deadline was extended to Nov. 30. Sunday was the final day for residents to rake leaves into the street for collection, not the final day of leaf pickup.
A final sweep will happen after the rake-out deadline, which can take two to three weeks to complete, depending on weather and operational demands, the DPW said.
“We recognize the frustration some residents are feeling with leaves remaining curbside during snowfall,” the DPW said in a release. “The reality is that leaf collections, garbage, recycling, and snow operations all rely on the same limited staff and equipment. Transitioning from fall to winter operations requires extensive mechanical changes — attachments, calibration, and redeployment — which cannot be completed overnight, especially when storms arrive quickly or early in the season.”
With this weekend’s snowstorm, the DPW said leaf pickup has been temporarily paused to prioritize snow removal.
The DPW said they will try to maneuver around piles of leaves with their snow plows, but some piles may be pushed back toward the curb or into a driveway. If that happens to you, the DPW said you should rake them back into the street for pickup for their final collection pass.
The DPW said they will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as soon as possible. For the latest updates, click here.