Residents of Milwaukee's 1st District, it's time to declutter and spruce up your neighborhoods. Starting today, the Department of Public Works kicks off the Project Clean & Green initiative, offering free collection of bulky item for the area's locals. This year's spring cleaning event will run through May 16, giving you a chance to get rid of that old couch or the busted dining chair that's been collecting dust in the garage. According to a press release from the office of Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, all residents need to do is set out their unwanted items by 7 a.m. on their regular garbage pickup day.
The collection schedule is divided geographically within the district: homes south of W. Silver Spring Dr. will have their items picked up from May 5-9, and those north of the divide will see the trucks roll through from May 12-16. An attached map with the press release depicts Project Clean Green Zones for those looking for specifics. As Alderwoman Pratt puts it, "The annual Clean and Green initiative is a great way to come together as a community to keep our neighborhoods clean."
However, be well-informed that there are limits to what the crews will haul away. They can manage up to six cubic yards of household items per property like, furniture and mattresses. Garden refuse is also on the menu, provided that it's bagged in paper yard waste sacks. But don't wheel out your dead electronics or appliances just yet. The service will not collect items like TVs, computers, tires, or printers. For those, Pratt advises utilizing the Department of Public Works Drop Off Centers to ensure safe and considerate disposal.
It's a solid move for locals to take this opportunity to not only tidy up their living spaces but to do so in an environmentally conscious manner. Just keep in mind, Project Clean and Green draws the line at certain types of refuse. Hazardous materials like paint, motor oil, and construction debris are a hard no for curbside pickup. Residents looking to rid themselves of such nasties will need to head to appropriate disposal sites—so those old cans of paint will need to find another ride to their final resting place.
