DPW is preparing for a snow event. Here is some helpful information for the public.
The Plan: DPW snow and ice staff are preparing and are scheduled this evening. DPW is expecting and planning for a long term event.
Wet heavy snow can have significant impacts on trees. DPW Forestry staff (who also staff salt trucks and snow plows) are closely monitoring impacts and hazards to City street trees. Trees or large limbs that pose imminent public danger should be reported by calling 414-286-CITY(2489) others can be reported online https://city.milwaukee.gov/dpwservices/Services
pictures are encouraged to help staff determine priority level.
Garbage and Recycling Collections: Snow events could cause delays in garbage or recycling collections. No impacts to garbage or recycling are expected at this time, changes and updates will be posted online. Please clear snow and ice around and on top of your garbage and recycling carts and clear a path so the carts can be easily rolled from collection point to the truck. Your normal scheduled collection days can be found at https://city.milwaukee.gov/sanitation/GarbageRecyclingSchedules
Parking: No impacts to parking are expected at this time however if a snow emergency is called, updates will be posted online. Always follow posted signs and park as close to the curb as possible to give room for the large salt and plow trucks to pass through streets. Winter Parking regulations began December 1st, with no parking 2am – 6am on through highways and bus routes. Posted signs take precedence, such as streets posted “No Parking Dec 1 – Mar 1”. We encourage those that park on the street to sign up for E-notify and text message notifications at Milwaukee.gov/parking
Ways you can help during a snow operation:
- Please be patient and understanding, snow and ice operations take time, all streets will be cleared. Drive carefully and plan your route to stay on main transportation routes as much as possible during snow and ice events.
- Only travel if absolutely necessary.
- Adjust driving for conditions by slowing down and providing more space for braking.
- Give salt and plow trucks space and stay back from the trucks salting or brining streets to ensure the product hits the streets instead of your car.
- Park legally and follow alternate side parking rules. DPW does a better job when parking rules are followed. Parking farther away from driveways, alleys and intersections allows our equipment to get through.
- Do not shovel, blow or plow snow back into the streets.
- Shovel your sidewalk and corners within 24 hours after the snow has stopped falling, assist neighbors who need help.
- Clear the fire hydrant near your property of snow and ice.
- Clear snow and ice around and on top of your garbage and recycling carts.
Stay informed about DPW snow emergencies
- Sign up for Winter Parking Text Alerts at milwaukeeparkingalerts.com.
- Follow DPW on Facebook and Twitter – both @milwaukeedpw
- Join Next Door to receive DPW updates (City residents only)
- Check the DPW website for snow and ice updates at milwaukee.gov/snow
- Call (414) 286-CITY (2489) for information and assistance