Chemistry Building and LEAVES!

Posted on October 12, 2020 by admin

Happy Monday Neighbors!  We have a few updates for you:

A new Chemistry Building is planned to begin construction at UWM in September 2021 on Kenwood Boulevard on the location of the grassy field between the Physics Building and the Kenwood IRC.  Construction is scheduled to last two years until September 2023.  After construction is complete, the old Chemistry Building will be demolished between 2025 and 2027.  More details, the site plan, budget, and schedule is available in the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment available here.  Comments on the construction project and its potential impacts to the community will be accepted until TODAY – Monday, October 12.  There will also be a public meeting held virtually TODAY, October 12 at 5PM.  Register here!

Rake Your Leaves into the Street Beginning October 1: City of Milwaukee residents may rake their leaves into the curb lanes beginning October 1, 2020 and ending Thursday, November 15, 2020.

  • Rake leaves loose into the curb lane. Leave a 1 foot gap between the leaves and the curb.  This gap helps ensure the equipment can collect all of the leaves and protects the equipment from being damaged and helps prevent flooding by allowing storm water to move to the storm drains.
  • Keep piles away from sewer grates, storm drains, and low hanging trees.
  • On-street parking can impact the ability to access raked out leaves and can slow leaf collection operations. Currently night time alternate side parking regulations remain suspended and as a result we anticipate increased challenges for leaf collection this fall. To minimize this impact, avoid parking on or adjacent to leaf piles so that crews can access and remove leaves.
  • Include yard debris such as flowers, garden trimmings, and weeds on top of leaf piles.
  • Do not include grass clippings, pumpkins, litter, or bagged material.
  • Do not put brush in the leaf piles. Keep brush separate and located between the curb and sidewalk. Call 286-CITY or request a brush collection online.
  • After the collection deadline, take your leaves and yard debris to the Drop Off Centers up to 6 cubic yards without fees.
  • Leaves and brush, along with other yard waste, are banned from landfills and must not be placed in garbage or recycling carts. DPW collects leaves, brush and yard waste separately from garbage and composts it, which conserves natural resources while saving the City money. Residents are also encouraged to mulch leaves on their lawns or compost on site. This saves time and money while adding nutrients to the soil.
  • For more information – including how to find your leaf collection schedule, call (414) 286-CITY (-2489) or visit the DPW website at milwaukee.gov/leaves.

Eastside Senior Services is coordinating a Free Fall Yard Cleanup Day on November 7.  Sign up today to request help with your yard!