For those residing in West Allis, gearing up for the impending Thanksgiving celebrations, the City has released adjustments to the garbage and recycling collection schedule due to the holiday. According to the City of West Allis website, the schedule changes will affect collections starting Monday, Nov. 24, through Friday, Dec. 5.
Anticipating the shortened work week, the Department of Public Works indicates crews may work ahead or possibly fall behind. For residents with regular Monday pick-up on Nov. 24, the schedule remains unchanged. However, from Tuesday, Nov. 25, through Friday, Nov. 28, all should brace for potential shifts, with collections anticipated to occur on the same day or the next. When thrown off by the festive days, the crews will collect the discarded remnants of Thanksgiving meals and the week's refuse the following weekday.
As thousands of turkeys turn golden brown and family gatherings take place, City Hall and other key facilities, like the Southwest Suburban Health Department and West Allis Public Library, will close their doors on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28 – a signal for public servants to take their well-deserved reprieve. The garbage and recycling trucks, too, will stand silent on these days, awaiting the continuation of duty come the following Monday, as mentioned on the same news.
To stay informed on collection schedules and any further adjustments, West Allis residents can download the City app for "Garbage, trash, and recycling" updates. This utility, designed to avoid the hassle of missed pick-ups or unanticipated delays, allows citizens to receive email and mobile notifications. It is an essential tool for those considering the city, where life, as much as it leans on tradition, still bows to the rhythm of refuse removal.
