Yard Waste Collection

Beginning in October, the Department of Public Works will collect leaves on a scheduled basis using two vacuum units working each weekday from 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.  We regret any noise made by these vehicles during these long hours of leaf removal.  It is difficult to keep up with the volume during peak periods.  Your cooperation and patience are appreciated.

You may rake your leaves into the curb and create piles no higher than the curb. Our equipment cannot handle taller piles, and the operator will be forced to drive around your taller leaf pile.  Do not mix garden waste into your leaf pile.  This will cause the sweeper to break down.  Open truck collection of larger leaf piles and garden waste will be held the first week of November.

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Leaf Collection Schedule

• Monday - District 1
• Tuesday - District 2
• Wednesday - District 3
• Thursday - District 4
• Friday - District 5

Place your leaves in the curb the night before or before 5:00 a.m. on the day of collection.  Due to the amount of leaves, the schedule may vary.  Please take note of the day we are scheduled to be in your district and rake accordingly.  If your leaf pile is put out late, the sweeper cannot go back to pick it up.

Leaves may be raked into the street until November 30 or the first measurable snowfall.  At all other times, leaves may be disposed of by bringing them in to the drop-off site or by ordering a special collection for which you will be charged.

Fall Yard Waste Pick-Up

During the first week of November the Department of Public Works will pick up yard waste including garden debris, leaves and grass.  Plant materials and garden waste can be placed in the curb line for this specific week only.  Materials must NOT be in bags.  This special collection does NOT include trees, branches or brush. 

Crews will follow the regular sweeping schedule of one day in each district.  Please mark your calendar and have your yard waste at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.  Crews cannot go back to pick up piles that are put out late or in bags.

Yard waste is only permitted on the curb during the fall yard waste pick-up the first week of November.

Spring Clean-Up

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Yard Waste and Grass Clippings

Disposal of grass clippings or other yard waste in the garbage is illegal.  We strongly encourage you to leave the clippings on your lawn, use a mulching lawn mower or place clippings around your garden plants to help retain moisture.  Residents may bring garden waste and grass clippings to the drop-off site during regular hours.  THERE IS NO FREE PICKUP FOR YARD WASTE OR GRASS CLIPPINGS.  Residents can arrange for a special pick-up by calling the Department of Public Works at (414) 769-2216.  The fee varies, with a minimum fee of $15.00 + $2.50/100 pounds for disposal.  A fee of $1/minute is charged for every minute thereafter.  The City will provide free pick-up of yard waste during the Spring Clean-Up and Fall Yard Waste Pick-Up (the first week of November).

Brush and Branches

Residents may bring brush and branches to the drop off site during regular hours or arrange for a special pick-up by calling the Department of Public Works at (414) 769-2216.  Please place branches at the curb only and parallel to the street.  There is no free pick-up for brush or branches.  The fee varies, with a minimum fee of $15.00.  A fee of $1/minute is charged for every minute thereafter.  The City will provide free pick-up of brush and branches during the Spring Clean-Up.