With the arrival of fall comes the annual Public Works rituals in our city, preparing residents for the seasonal switch in services, from the closing of the Morgan Avenue Drop-Off Site to the commencement of yard waste collections, and the wrap-up of brush collection for the year
The Morgan Avenue Drop-Off Site, located at S. 116th Street south of Morgan Avenue, is shutting its gates for the year, casting a sign to the community that the autumn cleanup has a terminus; this closure takes effect at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, and won't see another leaf or scrap until it reopens on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, this information was detailed on the City Dump and Drop-Off page.
City residents should get ready to rake and pile, as fall yard waste collection is slated to start on Sept. 28 and will extend through Sunday, Nov. 16, the collection accommodates waste types including leaves weeds flowers vines and other garden refuse that can be placed in the curb-line of the street after the collection period ends these materials should be transported to the Municipal Yard Additional details on the appropriate yard waste disposal can be found on the Yard Waste Disposal page.
According to the City of West Allis brush collection is nearing its end as well; with Monday, Oct. 3 signaled as the final day to offload your twigs, sticks, and branches residents are reminded to adhere to the one cubic yard limit for collections that coordinate with their scheduled recycling pick-up day, after this deadline, brush will still be accepted at the Municipal Yard, albeit potential fees coming into play This marks the last call for those looking to clear their yards before the colder months set in.
