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Storm Debris Cleanup – What to Know

 

City crews are working to clean up storm damage. Here’s how to dispose of debris over the next several days:

 

Friday, May 16, 2025

  • Place tree limbs and branches in the right-of-way (grass between the sidewalk and street) for curbside pickup
  • Parks/Forestry and DPW crews will be collecting storm debris in the localized areas that were affected by the storm
  • Please note that leaves, grass, etc. will not be picked up. Those materials will need to be taken to the Pearl Street Facility

 

Saturday, May 17, 2025

  • Parks/Forestry crews will be collecting storm debris in the localized areas that were affected

Pearl Street Yard Waste Drop-off (801 Pearl Street)

    • 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (one hour later than normal)
    • Tree limbs (less than 6” in diameter) and other vegetation only
    • Note: Entrance has changed — use the west side of Racine Street between 8th and 9th Streets due to construction

Solid Waste Transfer Station (6300 21st Street)

    • 10:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
    • Drop off recyclables, qualified bulky solid waste, and trash

 

Monday, May 19, 2025

  • Continue placing tree limbs and branches in the right-of-way for pickup
  • Parks/Forestry and DPW crews will be collecting throughout the day in the localized areas that were affected by the storm
  • DPW Waste Drop Off Sites will be open, with a special exception from normal hours, for residents in the affected areas who need to dispose of storm debris

Pearl Street Yard Waste Drop-off (801 Pearl Street)

    • 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    • Enter from Racine Street between 8th and 9th
    • Tree limbs (less than 6” in diameter) and other vegetation only

Solid Waste Transfer Station (6300 21st Street)

    • 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    • Recyclables, other qualified bulky solid waste, and trash

 

Week of May 19, 2025

Enhanced qualified bulky item pickup:

  • More than five items allowed
  • No stickers required
  • Place items at the curb on your normal trash collection day

Additional bulky items may be taken to the Transfer Station on Monday, May 19

Please note that leaves, grass, etc. will not be picked up. Those materials will need to be taken to the Pearl Street Facility.

 

We appreciate your patience as our crews work throughout the city to assist with cleanup. Thank you for helping us keep Racine safe and clean.

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