Building Info

The Materials Recovery Facility, Milwaukee's recycling center. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.
  • Address:
    1401 W. Mount Vernon Ave.
  • Taxkey:
    3980903100
  • Status:
  • Assessment:
    Tax-Exempt
  • Year Built:

Recycling facility located in the Menomonee Valley. Used by a joint-partnership of the City of Milwaukee and Waukesha County since 2015.

Property carries assessment address of 1313 W. Mt. Vernon Ave.

All Hands Boatworks uses the southeast corner of the property, with an address of 201 N. Emmber Ln., for its Menomonee River boatyard.

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City Hall: Milwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join
City Hall

Milwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join

Milwaukee is at a 'blinking red light hazard zone' with its current facility.

What’s Next For Fire Damaged Recycling Center?

What’s Next For Fire Damaged Recycling Center?

Equipment is totaled, but building could be salvaged.

New Study Analyzes Ways City, County Could Share Services, Save Money

New Study Analyzes Ways City, County Could Share Services, Save Money

"Promising possibilities" says Wisconsin Policy Forum report.

New Third-Party Study Suggests How Milwaukee Could Save Millions

New Third-Party Study Suggests How Milwaukee Could Save Millions

But will ideas like selling buildings or changing police overtime rules work?

2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes

2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes

New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.

Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility

Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility

But curbside recycling continues while fire-damaged facility is shuttered.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Following Fire, Recycling Center May Move
Eyes on Milwaukee

Following Fire, Recycling Center May Move

Menomonee Valley riverfront site could be repurposed for private development.

Recycling Facility Getting Upgrades To Keep Materials Out of River

Recycling Facility Getting Upgrades To Keep Materials Out of River

New mural will also help beautify Menomonee Valley, highlight native wildlife.

Valley Week Features Urban Nature & Outdoor Exploration
Press Release

Valley Week Features Urban Nature & Outdoor Exploration

Valley Week runs from September 24 to October 1 in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley

Plats and Parcels: New Land Plans Walker’s Point Project
Plats and Parcels

New Land Plans Walker’s Point Project

Plus: Community boatyard renovated + a roundup of the week's real estate news.

Rake Your Leaves into the Street Beginning October 1, 2015
Press Release

Rake Your Leaves into the Street Beginning October 1, 2015

City of Milwaukee residents may start raking leaves into the curb lanes starting Thursday, October 1

Best of Doors Open: Inside the Materials Recovery Facility
Best of Doors Open

Inside the Materials Recovery Facility

Regional recycling helps Milwaukee and Waukesha recover waste. Our photos capture the process.

 
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Building data on this page, including assessment information, was last updated on April 5, 2024

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