Department of Public Works

Two Milwaukee Legislators Proposing Traffic Calming Fund

Proposal calls for $60 million program to combat reckless driving statewide.

Milwaukee’s Storm Cleanup Effort By The Numbers

Start with billions of gallons of water, end up with millions of dollars in damage and thousands of hours of cleanup.

Mexican Fiesta Leads a Week of Fests

Including Fresh Coast Jazz Festival, Skatefest and WMSE Backyard BBQ.

Council Members Pitch Trump to Declare FEMA Emergency

Dimitrijevic and Chambers lead letter urging FEMA help after 1000-year rainstorm.

Baldwin Calls for Federal Disaster Relief for Wisconsin

After tour with mayor and county exec, she cites widespread damage.

Milwaukee Using Technology To Expedite Flood Cleanup

DPW using new dispatching system, and lots of labor, to clear debris.

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

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