Rick Meyers, Sanitation Services Manager for the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works. Formerly resource recovery program manager.
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Treegate Is Over, Milwaukee Will Pick Up Christmas Trees
"We hear you," says DPW after frustration aired by residents, council members.
Dec 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility
But curbside recycling continues while fire-damaged facility is shuttered.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Following Fire, Recycling Center May Move
Menomonee Valley riverfront site could be repurposed for private development.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Recycling Facility Getting Upgrades To Keep Materials Out of River
New mural will also help beautify Menomonee Valley, highlight native wildlife.
Feb 25th, 2023 by Clare Eigenbrode
Does City Need Third Drop-Off Center for Waste?
DPW says it would provide efficiencies, but one alderman balks at the cost.
Dec 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Staffing Issues Could Leave Milwaukee With More Snowplows Than Drivers
At the very least, expect it to take longer for Milwaukee to clean up after a storm.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
DPW To Test Smart Garbage Truck Technology
Could city fleet be used for reporting potholes and illegal dumping? Maybe.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Tire Disposal Fee Causing Illegal Dumping?
Council wants data, raises concerns.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Snow Delays Leaf Collection Until 25th
Snow storms extend cutoff. You now have 11 more days to sweep leaves into the street.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Should City Pay a Tire Bounty?
Aldermen advocate for city to pay "scrappers" to collect discarded tires. DPW staff resist.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Milwaukee Ban Plastic Straws?
Some alderman seem in favor. It's one of the few single-use plastics the city could ban.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Recycled More in 2018
Residents recycled 25,451 tons in 2018, but don't throw plastic bags in the bins.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City to Study More Recycling Pickups
Pickups could increase from every three to every two weeks; other changes discussed.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Recycling Costs Rise By $457,000 Per Year
Changes by China will mean higher cost for taxpayers for recycling.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Chinese Recycling Change Will Hurt City
City's annual $870,000 loss due to change by world's largest buyer of recycled paper.
Jun 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City of Milwaukee Hosts Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale – June 7th
The City of Milwaukee will host a one-day-only, first-come first-served backyard compost bin and rain barrel sale on Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Washington Park parking lot at N. 40th St. and W. Galena St.
May 27th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
City of Milwaukee Brings Back Popular Compost Bin Distribution Event on May 4th
Residents encouraged to reduce waste, save money, learn more about composting
May 1st, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
