The city's leaf collection efforts continue to be a dance with Mother Nature as crews work tirelessly amid impending snow forecasts. According to a recent update provided by the City of West Allis, a commendable amount of 51 leaf piles were gathered on Thursday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.—a feat that filled 98 tandem dump trucks and 31 roll-off containers, resulting in an impressive total of 129 trips to and from Morgan Avenue. This information was detailed on the city’s official website, highlighting the ongoing work being done.
With the night falling on Thursday, the third shift crews began their toil in Section 13, as delineated in the city map, pushing leaves into piles which, when combined with sections 11 and 12, culminated in an additional 70 piles. Overall, the labor of our municipal workers has piled up to 172 heaps of leaves, with the collective endeavor persisting until 7 p.m. today. Efforts are poised to continue through the weekend with 8-hour shifts scheduled for Saturday to ensure the task sees further progress.
However, West Allis residents should be prepped for possible delays in leaf collection as the weather forecast signals additional snow from Saturday night into Sunday, and again from Monday night into Wednesday. These conditions may necessitate a shift in focus from leaf collection to snow clearance, as the same equipment is employed for both operations. The process of converting machinery from leaf collection to plowing and salting is not without its share of time-consuming intricacies, according to the same news.
The City of West Allis statement extends a note of gratitude for the public’s patience during this period as the leaf collection process unfolds, intertwined with the essential task of keeping the streets safe from snow. The tireless crews deserve a nod for their dedication, with the explicit recognition that "equipment used for leaf collection is also used for plowing and salting." West Allis officials hope for the community's understanding as the necessary conversion could delay the leaf collection amidst the wintry weather.
