Milwaukee Leaf Collection Deadline Extended
Leaves need to be raking in the street by the end of November 20th.
The City of Milwaukee has announced an extension for residents to rake leaves into the streets. Residents now have until the end of Sunday, November 20, to rake leaves in the streets for the Department of Public Works (DPW) to pick up. This extension will give us an additional five days as more leaves are expected to fall due to the cold weather. If leaves remain after the final cleaning of the city is completed, the leaves can be mulched with the lawn, composted, or taken to the city’s drop-off center for composting. Leaves and brushes, like other garden waste, are prohibited from landfills and cannot be placed in garbage or recycling carts. Leave a 1-foot gap between foliage and curb. Allow the equipment to collect as many leaves as possible.Keep piles away from sewer grates, storm drains, and drooping trees.Place garden debris such as flowers, garden trimmings, and weeds on top of piles of leaves. Include. Do not include grass. Clippings, pumpkins, litter, or bagged materials. Do not put the brush in the pile of leaves. Separate brushes between curbs and sidewalks. Call 286-CITY or request a brush collection online by November 30th. After the collection deadline, take your leaves and yard debris to a drop-off center of up to 6 cubic yards free of charge.It takes about 2-3 weeks for leaf collection to cycle through the city
The City of Milwaukee has announced an extension for residents to rake leaves into the streets.
Residents now have until the end of Sunday, November 20, to rake leaves in the streets for the Department of Public Works (DPW) to pick up.
This extension will give you an additional five days, as colder weather is expected to increase defoliation.
If leaves remain after the final cleaning of the city is completed, the leaves can be mulched with the lawn, composted, or taken to the city’s drop-off center for composting.
Leaves and brushes, like all garden waste, are landfill-free and should not be placed in trash or recycling carts.
Resident tips for a successful fall foliage collection
- Rake fallen leaves on the curb lane. Leave a 1 foot gap between foliage and curb. Allow the equipment to collect as many leaves as possible.
It takes about 2-3 weeks for leaf collection to cycle through the city
