Milwaukee flood recovery update, deadline reminders for residents
Milwaukee flood recovery update
City of Milwaukee leaders on Friday provided an update on flood recovery efforts and important deadlines.
MILWAUKEE - Mayor Cavalier Johnson and the Milwaukee Department of Public Works commissioner provided an update Friday on the city’s ongoing flood recovery efforts and to remind residents of approaching deadlines.
In response to the severe flooding event earlier this month, the DPW has provided free curbside pickup of bulky flood-damaged items and free access to both city drop-off centers.
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What they're saying:
"So far, we've welcomed 23,000 vehicles to both of these drop-off centers in addition to the 15,000 that we've picked up on curbside," said DPW Commissioner Jerrel Kruschke. "That's nearly 40,000 residents that have been affected by flooding across the city of Milwaukee, which is a staggering number."
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Deadlines
What we know:
The final day residents can access the drop-off centers at no cost for flood-related disposal is Sunday, Aug. 31. It is also the final day to call and request curbside bulky item pickup.
While DPW crews will continue collecting items beyond that date, Sunday is the last day to request free pick-up.
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Milwaukee recycling collection
What we know:
The city of Milwaukee said recycling collection resumed on Thursday, Aug. 28. Collection will follow the regular schedule – not where service left off prior to the pause. Residents should place their recycling carts out on their regular pickup day. Schedules can be viewed on the city's website.
While the city was able to resume recycling collection, it is not able to accommodate any past special requests for pickup.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works.