Milwaukee Extends Leaf Collection Deadline to December 1 Amid Unusual Seasonal Delay

Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced an extension of the city’s leaf collection deadline, giving residents until December 1 to clear their yards of fallen foliage; this extension is a bid to accommodate the delayed leaf drop experienced this year, as noted by

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The delay allows for an extra sixteen days past the initial November 15 cutoff, providing Milwaukeeans ample time to gather the autumnal debris which, if unchecked, poses a risk to local waterways and sewer systems, this according to DPW figures that suggest the program routinely prevents an estimated 15,000 tons of leaf litter from entering these systems annually and instead, those leaves are repurposed into compost enriching gardens and greenspaces. The DPW encourages residents with small quantities of leaves to consider mulching as a way to nourish their lawns, a sentiment echoed in a statement obtained by

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, reminding them to leave a one-foot space near the curb to facilitate easier pickup and enable unhindered stormwater flow.

Leaf piles are to be free of non-compostable materials, such as pumpkins and litter, and should not be bagged, while including garden trimmings like flowers and weeds is encouraged; grass clippings, however, should be excluded, with DPW offering a final citywide sweep after the December 1 deadline, as residents can check the pickup progress via a regularly updated map on DPW’s website, information sourced from the

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Following the December deadline, equipment utilized for leaf collection will be reassigned for winter tasks such as snow and ice management, for those encountering post-collection leaf accumulation, the options include lawn mulching, home composting, or delivery to a City Drop-Off Center, ensuring compliance with the city’s ban on landfilling yard waste, including leaves and brush, as outlined in the release by

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