City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 19, 2025
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) continues its emergency response and cleanup efforts following the historic flooding. Crews remain in the field this week supporting recovery efforts across the city.
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 support these efforts, DPW has private contractors and Milwaukee County partners assisting with the special bulk pickup.
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. 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 – 19 de agosto de 2025
El Departamento de Obras Públicas (DPW) de la Ciudad de Milwaukee continúa con sus esfuerzos de respuesta de emergencia y limpieza tras las históricas inundaciones. Esta semana, los equipos siguen trabajando en el terreno apoyando las labores de recuperación en toda la ciudad.
Se ha extendido hasta esta semana el servicio gratuito de recogida en la acera y los Centros de Entrega para ayudar a los residentes que continúan limpiando sus propiedades dañadas por las inundaciones.
Para solicitar una recogida, comuníquese con el Centro de Llamadas de la Ciudad al 414-286-CITY, envíe 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 permanecerán abiertos y gratuitos para los residentes durante esta semana. Ambos sitios operan de 7 a.m. a 3 p.m. El personal estará en el lugar para asistir con el flujo vehicular y responder preguntas. Tenga en cuenta que estos sitios son de autoservicio. Los residentes son responsables de descargar sus propios materiales y, para garantizar que todos los vehículos que estén en fila sean atendidos antes del cierre, puede que se deje de permitir el ingreso de nuevos vehículos antes de la hora de cierre.
Los equipos también continúan atendiendo las fallas en la iluminación pública. Las restauraciones están en proceso. Las cuadrillas de mantenimiento de alcantarillado, forestal y de calles trabajan en conjunto para atender las preocupaciones relacionadas con las inundaciones. Se han desplegado recursos adicionales para ayudar con el volumen de trabajo y agradecemos la paciencia del público mientras respondemos a cada vecindario. Como la respuesta a la inundación sigue siendo la prioridad, algunos servicios no urgentes pueden experimentar demoras. La recolección de ramas continúa suspendida. Se espera que la recolección de reciclaje se reanude la semana del 25 de agosto.
Las tarifas por permisos para contenedores de basura quedan exentas hasta el domingo 24 de agosto para residentes que adquieran contenedores privados para uso relacionado con las inundaciones.
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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- The Salvation Army Continues to Respond to Flooding in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties - The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County - Aug 18th, 2025
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