Former resource recovery manager at the Department of Public Works
Content referencing Samantha Longshore
City’s Recycling Up 9%, Revenues Up, Too
New methods of collection boost amount recycled, supply-chain issues increase revenues.
Jul 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Hall
Does City Need Third Drop-Off Center for Waste?
DPW says it would provide efficiencies, but one alderman balks at the cost.
Dec 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Hall
Can Recycling Improve Racial Equity?
Aldermen want recycling contract with a city-based business to create jobs for residents.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Hall
Milwaukee Ends Compost Program
As recently as February the city was planning to greatly expand it.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Hall
City Recycled More in 2018
Residents recycled 25,451 tons in 2018, but don't throw plastic bags in the bins.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Hall
City to Study More Recycling Pickups
Pickups could increase from every three to every two weeks; other changes discussed.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
