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Post from Community: Snow Emergency requiring alternate side parking in effect
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works has declared a Snow Emergency for January 11, 2020. There is no parking allowed on arterials from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and alternate side parking will be required on side streets from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works to host 8th annual compost bin and rain barrel sale
Pre-order your bin and barrel by May 24 – Pick them up on June 1.
Just Announced: Several roles with City of Milwaukee DPW
The City of Milwaukee is now accepting applications for three exciting roles within the Department of Public Works- Operations
Rake your leaves into the street beginning October 1, 2016
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that residents may rake their leaves into the curb lanes beginning Saturday, October 1 and ending Tuesday, November 15, 2016.
DPW hosting Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale in Garden District
The South Side’s Garden District will once again play host to the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works compost bin and rain barrel sale, and Alderman Terry L. Witkowski said interested residents should make plans to attend because the event will be moved to another part of the city next year. “After hosting the […]
Leaf Deadline Extended: Rake your leaves into the street by November 22, 2015
City of Milwaukee residents now have until Sunday, November 22, 2015 to rake their leaves into the curb lanes for pick-up by the Department of Public Works (DPW). DPW Sanitation crews currently are collecting leaves and will make one last sweep of all City neighborhoods after November 22, concluding leaf pick-up on Wednesday, December 9, […]
How to dispose of leaves
Fall leaf collection begins Oct. 1 for city residents. Here’s what you need to know.