Operations Division

Green Roof on 809 Broadway Building of City Hall Complex

Before & After

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A green roof was installed in 2007 on the 809 Broadway Building, located at North Broadway and East Wells. The building houses the Department of City Development and other city agencies.

  • Street storm water runoff is projected to be reduced by 50%
  • The heat island effect is reduced with the green roof. “Heat island" describes built-up areas that are hotter than nearby rural areas. Heat islands can affect communities by increasing summertime peak energy demand, air conditioning costs, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, heat-related illness and mortality, and water quality.
  • See the green roof construction process

New Highlights

Waste Less Recycle More Higher State Landfill taxes make burying garbage more costly than ever while recycling earns money for the City of Milwaukee.

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Construction Related Material Charge.  There is a charge for all City residents bringing construction related material into the self help stations. This includes roofing material, brick, stones, concrete, lumber, drywall, paneling and other construction material.

The charge is $15 for up to 8 cubic yards, and $30 for 8-16 cubic yards.  (16 cubic yard maximum.)  No contractor vehicles allowed.
Bulky Changes in 2011!  Beginning January 1, 2011, city crews will only pick up one (1) cubic yard of extra material placed out for pickup on your designated collection day. This is about the size of an easy chair.  Call 286-CITY (2489) to request pickup of larger piles for a fee. See the self help page for more information
Extra Cart Fee. Beginning January 1, 2012 households with more than one garbage cart will incur a $10 per quarter charge for each additional garbage cart. To avoid this charge, contact the DPWCallCenter at 286-CITY (2489) to request the City remove the extra garbage carts from your property. There is no extra charge for more than one recycling cart.”
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Operations Division
Room 501
Zeidler Municipal Building
841 N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Preston Cole
Director of Operations
Phone: (414) 286-8333
Fax: (414) 286-3593