Collection Schedules & Setout Instructions
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Non-emergency DPW services were suspended on Thursday, July 16th.
Non-emergency DPW services were suspended on Thursday, July 16th.Garbage and recycling collections were suspended Thursday and are expected to resume on Friday. Crews will first service carts scheduled for Thursday collection before starting Friday's routes as time allows. Unfinished collections Friday will resume on Monday, July 20th. Due to continued poor air quality and an elevated heat index; garbage and recycling collection will not be scheduled for Saturday. Carts must be set out as scheduled and remain at the curb or alley line until serviced.
Drop Off Centers closed on Thursday.
Tow Lot closed at 1PM on Thursday - Call 414-286-2700 before visiting.
Milwaukee Health Department
Set Out Instructions
- Carts and bins must be at the collection point (alley line or curb line) by 7 AM on designated pickup dates.
- Carts must have a clear path to them and must be free from ice and snow accumulation.
- Carts must be 3 feet away from other objects
- Carts and bins must be returned to the storage area by 10 PM (Sec. 79-5.5 and/or 79-32)
- Failure to return carts to storage area may result in a violation and fine
- Scheduled winter pickups for garbage and recycling may be delayed due to snow and ice control response. In this situation, leave the cart(s) at the collection point until emptied. No fines or violations will be cited in these cases.
- Garbage must be bagged. Recyclables must be loose. Learn about what materials can and cannot be collected.
Some residents have their garbage or recyclables collected by an Automated Side Loader (or ASL) truck. If your cart is collected by an ASL truck, in addition to the instructions above, you must make sure the lid opens to the street or alley and the handle is closest to the house. Learn more about ASL collection.
Sign up for Garbage and Recycling Email/Text Notifications
After you create an account, go to Location Based Notifications. Add an address under Sanitation Notifications. Notifications are sent the day prior to each scheduled garbage collection and recycling collection.
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Collection schedules may shift after holidays.
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