Overview
- The Department of Public Works extended the residential leaf-collection deadline from Nov. 15 to Nov. 29 to account for trees shedding leaves later than usual.
- Crews will begin a final two- to three-week citywide collection cycle after Nov. 29, which means some neighborhoods may not get their last pickup until mid-December and weather could cause further delays.
- Residents should rake loose leaves to the curb with about a one-foot gap, keep piles away from storm drains, and place bagged leaves in paper yard-waste bags because plastic bags are not accepted.
- Homeowners can follow crew progress on the live map at milwaukee.gov/leaves and report missed pickups or request bagged-leaf service via Click4Action, the MKE Mobile Action app, or the Unified Call Center at 414-286-CITY.
- After the final collection crews will redeploy to snow and ice control and the city asks residents to mulch, compost, or drop off any remaining leaves since yard waste cannot go in regular garbage or recycling carts.