Recycling
"NEW Single-Sort Recycling is making RECYCLE FOR GOOD better than ever! Residents may now recycle MORE MATERIALS such as cartons (from milk, juice or soup for example), #4 and #5 tubs and lids, and even pots and pans! SORTING is EVEN EASIER under the new program: all recyclables may now be mixed together in recycling carts! Learn more about "Milwaukee's new Single-Sort recycling program".
The City of Milwaukee operates a curbside recycling program serving residents of single-family through four-unit households. The current collection system uses two methods: 95-gallon carts that are collected monthly for about 85% of households, and 18-gallon bins that are collected weekly for about 15% of households. If you do not have a cart or a bin or require other recycling services, fill out a Sanitation online service request.
The Department of Public Works is dedicated to improving recycling service to residents and increasing the amount of recyclables collected and recovered in the most cost effective manner possible. Recycling conserves natural resources and landfill space, supports jobs, and saves the City money. Every ton recycled saves the City and its residents money on avoided landfill disposal fees and through revenues gained from sale of the recyclables.
"Outstanding Achievement in Education"
City of Milwaukee DPW receives Award from Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin
"2010 DPW Annual Residential Recycling Report"
DPW has been working hard to improve recycling and increase landfill diversion in Milwaukee! Thanks to improved collection schedules, new recycling opportunities, a strong education campaign and increased participation from residents, many achievements were realized in 2010! For more details, view the 2010 DPW Annual Residential Recycling Report."
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