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Chipping, Leaf, and Yard Waste Collection
UPDATE: Village Requests Residents NOT Use Leaf Collection / Yard Waste Bags beginning in October: In October, the Whitefish Bay Public Works Department crews will begin collecting leaves and yard waste placed in the roadway curb area by Village residents. This year, the Village requests that residents do not put leaves and yard waste in leaf collection bags.
Residents can place leaves and small yard waste debris directly in the roadway near the curb. Branches can still be left in the parkway area for brush chipper collection at this time.
Yard waste collected by Public Works is temporarily stored at a DNR-approved joint use municipal site in Glendale until it is hauled away, recycled, and turned into organic compost.
Thank you for your cooperation and helping our Public Works Department maintain efficiency during the leaf collection season! Thank You!
When Will Leaf Pick-Up Begin?
Public Works begins leaf collection on Monday, October 16 (weather permitting). Collection is typically weekly, but there is no specific collection schedule. Collection is dependent on crew availability and the volume of leaves that need to be collected.
Where Do I Place My Leaves?
Leaves should be placed near or in the curb of the street. Please place leaves away from storm inlets as leaf decay can clog storm sewers and add unwanted material to Lake Michigan.
Can I Throw Yard Waste in the Leaf Pile?
The Village encourages property owners to throw certain yard waste material (yard waste is plant material such as flowers and garden material, grass clippings are not permitted) in the leaf piles to preclude a separate yard waste pick-up. Branches, sticks, and other woody material should not be placed with the leaves and should be left on the boulevard/parkway for chipping.
What Does the Village Do With the Leaves?
Most of the leaves are temporarily stored and composted at a DNR monitored site shared with the City of Glendale. In the spring, the composted piles are hauled away by a private sod grower and used as sod bedding material.
When Is the Last Day That Leaves or Yard Waste Will Be Picked Up?
The DPW will run yard waste crews to pick-up leaves until the first significant snowfall or through the first week in December.
Yard Waste Material Drop Site
Residents with yard waste material after December 1 (and throughout the winter months) may dispose of it at the Shorewood Transfer Station. The transfer station is located at 3801 N Morris Boulevard in Shorewood. It is open:
- December to March, 1st Saturday of each month (only), 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- April - November, 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Click here for fees for disposal of household refuse and/or yard waste. No multi-axle vehicles, construction, or demolition debris can be accepted.
Rules & Guidelines
Chipping material should be placed in the parkway between the curb and the sidewalk. It should not obstruct the sidewalk or be placed in the street.
Schedule
The Village typically begins collecting and chipping branches the second week of April. There is no set schedule for branch collection.
Special Pickup
A pile of branches over 5 X 7 X 20 requires a scheduled special pick up. The minimum charge is $45
Contractor Waste
The Village does not pick up contractor waste from any residential or commercial landscaping project. Village Collectors will tag any construction waste that is put out on the curb to notify the property owner that these materials will not collected by the Village. Please arrange with your landscaping contractor to remove the waste they created.
Rules & Guidelines
Yard Waste is considered garden plants, tiny branches and thatch, not including leaves and grass clippings. Grass clippings should be composted or left on the lawn. The Village crews cannot take the clippings, as the Village’s disposal site will not accept them. Yard waste shall be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. the day of pick-up but no sooner than 8 p.m. the day prior to the scheduled day of pick-up.
Yard waste must be placed between the curb and sidewalk in sturdy paper bags or in containers that can be emptied. Please limit the weight of these containers to prevent back injuries to the Public Works Employees.
Yard waste shall be put in re-usable containers or large paper bags. Not in plastic bags! Yard waste placed in container greater than 30 gallons or yard waste weighing more than 50 lbs will not be taken. If you receive refuse/recycling pickup at the curb, please also make sure your bags or reusable containers are at least three feet from your refuse and recycling carts. If you have an extremely large amount of yard waste please call Village Hall to verify whether its considered a special pick-up.
Schedule
Yard waste collection typically begins the second week of April. Yard waste will be collected on your normal refuse/recycling pickup day.
Please note: The yard waste pickup schedule may change on a holiday week or as a result of other factors.
Special Pickup
A large amount of yard waste may require a special pickup, contact Village Hall at 414-962-6690 for details. The minimum charge is $45.
Contractor Waste
The Village does not pick up contractor waste from any residential or commercial landscaping project. Village Collectors will tag any construction waste that is put out on the curb to notify the property owner that these materials will not collected by the Village. Please arrange with your landscaping contractor to remove the waste they created.