MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Department of Public Works will be modifying certain operations due Labor Day. Here's a list of changes that residents need to know.
The Milwaukee DPW offices will be closed for the holiday on Monday, Sept. 1.
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Flood recovery
- Drop-off centers will be open and free to the public from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31.
- Free drop-off center access for storm recovery ends Sunday, Aug. 31.
- Curbside pick-up of bulky waste continues; Aug. 31 is the final day to request a free pickup, but cleanup work will continue beyond that date.
- Clean-up work will be paused for the holiday and resume Tuesday, Sept. 2.
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Garbage and recycling
- There will be no garbage and recycling pick-up on Monday, Sept. 1.
- Drop-off centers will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1.
- Collection days shift forward after each city holiday; review the collection schedule on the city's website.
Parking enforcement and towing
- No parking meter or hourly restriction enforcement on Monday, Sept. 1.
- No overnight parking enforcement Saturday night into Sunday morning, Aug. 31, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
- No overnight parking enforcement Sunday night into Monday morning, Sept. 1, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
- No overnight parking enforcement Monday night into Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Night parking enforcement resumes Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, Sept. 3, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
- Vehicles must still be legally parked and not in violation of any posted parking regulations.
- Tow Lot will be open on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Tow Lot will be closed on Sunday, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sept. 1.
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Milwaukee Water Works
- The Water Works Customer Service Center at 841 N. Broadway will be closed for the holiday on Monday, Sept. 1 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 Municipal Services Bill and check account balances online anytime.
- Questions concerning billing or making payments can be emailed or by calling customer service the following business day.
- 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.
The Source: The Milwaukee Department of Public Works released information for this report.