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City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works To Pick Up Storm-Related Debris

The Department of Public Works (DPW) will pick up storm-related debris such as downed branches and tree limbs in excess of the 2-cubic yard maximum per household free of charge

By - Jun 23rd, 2015 02:15 pm

In the aftermath of the thunderstorm and high winds that swept through the City of Milwaukee on Monday, June 22, 2015 the Department of Public Works (DPW) will pick up storm-related debris such as downed branches and tree limbs in excess of the 2-cubic yard maximum per household free of charge.

Residents must call (414) 286-CITY (-2489) by Monday, June 29 to request a special pick-up of their
storm-related debris. Tree branches/limbs should be placed at the regular garbage collection point – curb or alley – for pick-up.

DPW crews continue to clean up downed trees and eliminate other existing hazards in City neighborhoods. It is estimated that work will be completed today, June 23.

For more information, Milwaukee residents can call (414) 286-CITY (-2489).

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.

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