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1. What day is my garbage and recycling collection?

Please view the refuse and recycling collection map and schedule (PDF). Please call the Department of Public Works office at 414-847-2650 if you have any questions regarding your schedule.

2. Why wasn't my garbage picked up?

Garbage karts which contain recyclable material or yard waste cannot be collected as these materials have been banned from landfills. Karts must be placed in a shoveled area on the parkway or alley for collection. For the safety of our operators, karts which have been placed on top of snow banks cannot be collected.

3. Why wasn't my yard waste or brush collected?

Bags containing sod and/or dirt can not be collected as these items are not accepted for composting. Bags which exceed the 30 pound weight limit cannot be collected.

Brush is collected from each home once per month from April through November. Brush must meet size requirements to ensure the safety of the personnel operating the chipping machine.

For additional information, please visit the Yard Waste & Brush Collection webpage or call the Department of Public Works office at 414-847-2650. Yard Waste & Brush Collection

4. What are your office and compactor (dump) hours?

The Department of Public Works office is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The recycling center is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and any Saturday which the compactor is open. Please access the compactor schedule and additional information regarding residential dumping.

5. I am moving, what should I do about my water service?

Please contact the Shorewood Department of Public Works at 414-847-2650 prior to your closing or moving date to schedule a final meter reading.

6. What recyclables are accepted at the Shorewood Recycling Center?

The recycling center at the Shorewood Department of Public Works accepts plastics numbered 1-7, cardboard, newspaper, glass, office paper, books, magazines and used motor oil between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and the Saturdays when the compactor is open. Access additional information in the Recycling in Shorew/DocumentCenter/View/7609ood Brochure (PDF).

7. How can I dispose of hazardous materials?

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) sponsors three year-round facilities where Milwaukee County residents may dispose of household hazardous wastes. MMSD also sponsors several mobile site collections throughout the area each year. Both the permanent and mobile facilities collect many types of household wastes including batteries, florescent light bulbs, paint and pesticides. Look at dates, locations, hours, and a complete disposal list.

8. How can I dispose of my Christmas tree?

Trees will be collected curbside for composting by Department of Public Works crews. Collection will not be on a certain day; however, trees placed at the curb (no alleys please) will be picked up on a weekly basis as time and weather permit. Please remove all lights and decorations.