Department of Public Works

Council Approves Creation of Stella’s Playground, City’s First Universally Accessible Play Space

City of Milwaukee Spring Leaf Cleanup – Rake Out by March 15

Milwaukee Department of City Development Proposes Funding for Improved Public Safety

This Is It (1968-2025) Approved for State Historic Marker

Wisconsin's second LGBTQ historic landmark will be installed in summer 2026

City of Milwaukee Spring Leaf Cleanup – Rake Out by March 15

Less Bumps, More Brewers: Team Helps City of Milwaukee Smooth the Road to American Family Field

In Partnership with DPW, Work to Begin this Spring

DPW Snow Operation

Ald. Peter Burgelis to Host In-District Office Hours for Residents

DPW Sunday Snow Operation

Extreme Cold to Impact City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Operations

Help Protect Our Waters by Reducing Winter Salt Use

Department of Public Works 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule

City of Milwaukee Awarded $8 Million for Safer Streets

Rejoice: It’s Merry Mulch time again in the Garden District!

Department of Public Works 2025-26 New Year Holiday Schedules

Report leaf piles to help make sure they will be cleaned up

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland December 18, 2025

Statement on the closure of the 16th Street Viaduct

From Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa December 6, 2025

DPW’s Swift Storm Response Marks a Sharp Turnaround from Last Winter’s Delays

Snow Emergency Requiring Alternate Side Parking In Effect

Department of Public Works 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedules

Brady Street Business Improvement District Partners with City of Milwaukee DPW on New Traffic Calming Measures

City of Milwaukee Receives Wisconsin Policy Forum Innovation Award for Access to Refuse Collection Information

Mayor Johnson to Tip Off Milwaukee’s Holiday Season at 2025 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree Lighting at Cheer District, Presented by the We Energies Foundation

112th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration will be held Friday, November 21 from 5-7 p.m.

2025 Fall Leaf Rake-Out Deadline Extended

Rake Your Leaves into the Street through Sunday, November 30, 2025

Ald. Coggs sponsors budget amendments aimed at creating a more equitable, innovative Milwaukee

Finance & Personnel Committee Approves Amendment to Strengthen Fire Department Fleet and Study Innovative Response Models

Truth in Advertising: Parking Tickets to be Renamed “Streetcar Stubs”

Statement of Alderman Scott Spiker October 30, 2025

Good Money after Bad: Committee Hears Why We Spend Over $4 Million Net on the Streetcar while Raising Taxes and Fees

Statement of Alderman Scott Spiker October 15, 2025

Search Underway for 2025 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree

Annual Tradition Continues with Hunt for 112th City Christmas Tree

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-august 29, 2025

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works 2025 Labor Day Holiday Schedule

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update – August 28, 2025

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-august 27, 2025

City of Milwaukee Recycling Collection Resumes Thursday, August 28

Other Services Still Impacted by Flood Recovery

Clarke Square Neighborhood Responds to Traffic Casualties with Strength and Beauty

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update – August 25, 2025

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update – August 21, 2025

Free Bulky Item Pick Up and Drop-Off Center Services Extended through Sunday, August 31

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-august 20, 2025

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 19, 2025

Flood Recovery Efforts Ongoing One Week After Disaster

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 18, 2025

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 15, 2025

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 14, 2025

City hiring laborers, equipment operators

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 13, 2025

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 12, 2025

Governor Evers Visits Flood Victims in 2nd District

Statement from Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr. August 12, 2025

Community bands together to start recovery from historic flooding

Joint Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II August 11, 2025

City of Milwaukee Continues Flood Response Aimed at Supporting Residents and Neighborhood Recovery

City Of Milwaukee Flood Response Update

City Of Milwaukee Flood Response Following Heavy Rainfall

Community meetings set for major S. 43rd St. construction project

Ghassan Korban joins Veolia to develop and strengthen water management partnerships

Accomplished leader of American infrastructure operations will enhance Veolia’s water and wastewater management partnerships with decades of experience and client-centered approach

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works 2025 Independence Day Holiday Schedule

2025 Adopt-A-Neighborhood initiative kicks-off in Arlington Heights

Project to improve street lighting in District 5 to kick off July 1

Monumental Investment Needed to Fix Milwaukee’s Neighborhood Roads

A Call to Prioritize Basic Services and Improve Quality of Life

Project Clean and Green comes to the 1st District beginning this week

Big Truck Day returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 17

Project Clean and Green comes to the 5th District beginning May 5

Lisbon Avenue project groundbreaking event set for April 23rd

Project Clean and Green comes to the 11th District beginning April 21

Project Clean and Green comes to the 13th District beginning April 21

City of Milwaukee Kicks off Project Clean & Green on Wednesday, April 16 at 11-30AM

Five Milwaukee County Communities Test Strategies To Combat Reckless Driving, Make Roads Safer For All Users

Greendale, Shorewood, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and West Allis Launch Traffic Calming Demonstration Activities

A Note of Thanks

Statement of Alderman Peter Burgelis

WisDOT Runs Out of Gas on W. Forest Home Ave. Project – Before It Even Begins

Statement of Alderman Peter Burgelis

In the works: New tool in reckless driving fight

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland - February 21, 2025

Community Praises City for Exceptional Snow Removal after Recent Storms

Snow Emergency Declared for City of Milwaukee

Snow Emergency Requiring Alternate Side Parking In Effect

Communication file seeks potential impacts of POTUS executive orders

General Ice Control Operation

DPW Suspends Garbage, Recycling Collection Due To Weather

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule

Library entrance safety should be of utmost importance

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs January 8, 2025

Garden District tree mulching event returns this Saturday

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Warns Residents of Recent Scam Related to Parking Citation Payments

Department of Public Works 2024-25 New Year Holiday Schedules

Milwaukee Streets Are Being Plowed…By Our Frustration

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland December 24, 2024

City of Milwaukee to Explore Snowplow Fee Refund

Department of Public Works 2024 Christmas Holiday Schedules

Mayor Johnson to Light 2024 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree at Cheer District, Presented by the We Energies Foundation

111th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes place Thursday, December 5 from 5-7 p.m.

Department of Public Works Thanksgiving 2024 Holiday Schedules

Leaf Collection Deadline Extended

Rake Your Leaves into the Street through Sunday, December 1, 2024

Council adopts Ald. Burgelis Amendment to Address Decades-Long Underfunding of Local Roads

Alderwoman Coggs sponsors budget amendments aimed at improving services, supporting residents

Efforts made to enhance voting experience at Good Hope Library

Alderwoman Larresa Taylor November 4, 2024

Ald. Burgelis Proposes Amendment to Address Decades-Long Underfunding of Local Roads

11th District town hall meeting to take place on Tuesday, October 8

Zillman Park grand opening set for Friday, September 27

Attention residents: Those leaves won’t collect themselves

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland September 24, 2024

Former City of Milwaukee Employee Sentenced in Embezzlement Case

Improvements coming to E. North Ave. will benefit commuters, pedestrians & cyclists

City of Milwaukee Awarded $25 Million for Center Street Transformation

Department of Public Works 2024 Labor Day Schedule

City of Milwaukee Health Department Back to School Health Fair

South Side Community Walk Steps Off Thursday Afternoon

City of Milwaukee Hosts Micromobility Mixer at Heart(beats) of the City

Department of Public Works 2024 Juneteenth Holiday Schedule

Mayor Johnson Celebrates “Wisconsin Bike Week” with Annual Bike Ride