Milwaukee gets set to kick off 2017 Neighborhood Cleanup Box Program

MILWAUKEE -- The Department of Public Works will begin taking reservations for neighborhood cleanup boxes on Wednesday, March 1st at 414-286-3345.

The 2017 program will place up to 13 boxes each Saturday from April 22 through July 29.  Boxes will be placed between 2:00 and 10:00 a.m., and picked up after 4:00 p.m. the same day to deter illegal dumping and also to maximize the use of the boxes by cleanup organizers.

The following criteria will be used to screen callers requesting cleanup boxes:

The following items are not to be placed in cleanup boxes:

Neighborhood groups are encouraged to use these containers to clean up and beautify their communities.  Residents who witness private contractors illegally dumping items into cleanup boxes should contact the Milwaukee Police Department at their non-emergency number:
414-933-4444.