Mayor Rakes Back Leaf Bagging Plan
A compromise with more options for residents comes after council push back.
May 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Members Threaten to Bag New Leaf Collection Policy
Council says policy change was a surprise to them.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bag the New Leaf Pickup Policy
Statement of Alderman Scott Spiker
Apr 30th, 2026 by Ald. Scott Spiker
DPW Announced Leaf Collection Change – that Doesn’t Mean it’s Happening
Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland
Apr 30th, 2026 by Ald. Lamont Westmoreland
Severe Storms Push Milwaukee To Change Leaf And Street Sweeping Rules
Climate change, clogged drains and angry residents are driving DPW changes.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Leaf Backup Apparent in Clogged Catch Basins
Statement of Alderman Robert J. Bauman
Apr 20th, 2026 by Ald. Bob Bauman
DPW Leaf Collection Failure Exacerbates Recent Flooding
Statement of Alderman Robert J. Bauman
Apr 17th, 2026 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Milwaukee Again Cleaning Up From ‘Overwhelming Force of Nature’
City officials said there was little more they could have done to prepare.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
2025 Fall Leaf Rake-Out Deadline Extended
Rake Your Leaves into the Street through Sunday, November 30, 2025
Nov 12th, 2025 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
