July 4th Milwaukee parking, garbage schedule changes

Milwaukee parking enforcement vehicle, parking meter

The Milwaukee Department of Public Works will be modifying certain operations due to the Fourth of July holiday.

Here is a list of changes that residents need to know.

Garbage, recycling, and drop-off centers

  • There will be no garbage and recycling pick-up on Monday, July 4. Reminder: Collection days shift forward after each city holiday. Review the schedule at milwaukee.gov/sanitation.
  • Drop-off centers will be closed on Monday, July 4.

Parking enforcement, tow lots

  • No parking meter or hourly restriction enforcement on July 4.
  • No overnight parking enforcement on Sunday night into Monday morning (July 4 from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.) and Monday night into Tuesday morning (July 5 from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.) However, vehicles still must be legally parked and not in violation of any posted parking regulations.
  • Overnight parking enforcement resumes on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning (July 6 from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.).
  • Tow lots will be open Monday, July 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Milwaukee Water Works

  • The customer service center will be closed for the holiday on Monday, July 4 for in-person and live telephone assistance.
  • Automated account information and bill payment will remain available by calling 414-286-2830.
  • Customers can pay their bill and check account balances online anytime at milwaukee.gov/water.
  • For water emergencies, customers are asked to call the 24-hour control center at 414-286-3710.

For other requests, schedules, and information, residents should call 414-286-CITY, visit the DPW website or enter service requests online.