City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 18, 2025
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) continues its emergency response and cleanup efforts following last week’s historic flooding. Crews worked throughout the weekend and remain in the field this week supporting recovery efforts across the city.
[inarticlkead]Free curbside pickup and Drop-Off Center services have been extended through this week to assist residents continuing to clean out flood-damaged property.
For residents who receive City garbage collection, DPW continues offering free special bulky item pickups for flood-damaged materials. Crews are completing the first pass through neighborhoods and once that is finished, additional sweeps will be made to ensure full citywide coverage. We know that some residents have set out more items since our first visit while others may not have been ready when initial collections occurred. We will return to those areas.
To request a pickup, contact the City Call Center at 414-286-CITY, submit a request online at milwaukee.gov/clickforaction, or use the MKE Mobile app.
The Drop-Off Centers at 3879 West Lincoln Avenue and 6660 North Industrial Road will remain free for residents through this week. Both sites are open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. To support continued cleanup, the centers were also open today, Monday August 18, which is typically a closed day. Staff are on-site to assist with traffic flow and resident questions. Please note these are self-service sites. Residents are responsible for unloading their own materials, and lines may be cut off before closing to ensure all vehicles already in line are processed before the gates close.
Crews are also continuing to address street lighting outages. Restorations are in progress. Sewer, forestry, and street maintenance crews continue to work across divisions to address flood-related concerns. Additional resources have been deployed to assist with the volume of work, and we appreciate the public’s continued patience as we respond to each neighborhood. As flood response remains the priority, some non-emergency service requests may still experience delays. Brush collection remains suspended. Recycling collections are expected to resume the week of August 25.
Residents are encouraged to report any issues or service requests by calling 414-286-CITY, visiting milwaukee.gov/clickforaction, or by using the MKE Mobile app. We thank all residents for their ongoing cooperation as we continue Milwaukee’s flood recovery together.
Departamento de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad de Milwaukee Actualización sobre la recuperación tras las inundaciones – 18 de agosto de 2025
El Departamento de Obras Públicas (DPW) de la Ciudad de Milwaukee continúa con su respuesta de emergencia y los trabajos de limpieza tras las históricas inundaciones de la semana pasada. Las cuadrillas trabajaron durante todo el fin de semana y siguen en el campo esta semana apoyando los esfuerzos de recuperación en toda la ciudad.
Los servicios gratuitos de recolección en la acera y los Centros de Entrega se han extendido durante esta semanapara ayudar a los residentes que continúan limpiando propiedades dañadas por las inundaciones.
Para solicitar una recolección, comuníquese con el Centro de Atención de la Ciudad al 414-286-CITY, haga una solicitud en línea en milwaukee.gov/clickforaction, o utilice la aplicación MKE Mobile.
Los Centros de Entrega ubicados en 3879 West Lincoln Avenue y 6660 North Industrial Road seguirán siendo gratuitos para los residentes durante esta semana. Ambos sitios están abiertos de 7 a.m. a 3 p.m. Para apoyar los esfuerzos de limpieza, los centros también estuvieron abiertos hoy, lunes 18 de agosto, a pesar de que normalmente están cerrados ese día. El personal está en el lugar para ayudar con el flujo de tráfico y responder preguntas de los residentes. Tenga en cuenta que estos son centros de autoservicio. Los residentes son responsables de descargar sus propios materiales, y es posible que se cierren las filas antes del horario de cierre para garantizar que todos los vehículos ya en fila sean atendidos antes de que se cierren las puertas.
Las cuadrillas también continúan atendiendo los cortes de alumbrado público. Las reparaciones están en proceso. Los equipos de alcantarillado, forestación y mantenimiento de calles siguen colaborando entre divisiones para abordar los problemas relacionados con las inundaciones. Se han desplegado recursos adicionales para ayudar con el volumen de trabajo, y agradecemos la paciencia del público mientras respondemos en cada vecindario. Dado que la respuesta ante las inundaciones sigue siendo la prioridad, algunas solicitudes de servicios no urgentes podrían experimentar retrasos.La recolección de ramas sigue suspendida. Se espera que la recolección de reciclaje se reanude durante la semana del 25 de agosto.
Se recomienda a los residentes que informen cualquier problema o solicitud de servicio llamando al 414-286-CITY, visitando milwaukee.gov/clickforaction, o utilizando la aplicación MKE Mobile. Agradecemos a todos los residentes por su continua colaboración mientras avanzamos juntos en la recuperación por las inundaciones en Milwaukee.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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