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210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
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Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 266-4071
Fax: (608) 267-8669
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210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Room 417
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 266-4071
Fax: (608) 267-8669
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Tag: streets
Streets Update : Recycling Fee Sticker Waiver Extended, Labor Day and Regular Collection Resumes
August 30, 2018 2:38 PM
News from the Streets Division about an extension to the recycling fee sticker waiver, Labor Day schedule and the resumption of regular collection:
Recycling Fee Sticker Waiver Extended to Friday, September 7
The recycling fee sticker waiver for residents impacted by flood damage has been … [read more]
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October Office Hours, County Flooding Plans, Council Flooding Briefing and Yard Waste Collection
October 1, 2018 7:35 AM
This is a big update that covers a few different topics including my October office hours, recently announced plans by the County to address flooding, an upcoming briefing to the Madison Common Council by the City staff about the recent flooding and information about fall leaves/yard waste … [read more]
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Sandbag Collection
October 24, 2018 11:47 AM
Here's a notice from the Streets Division about sandbags collection for those wishing to dispose of their sandbags. To be clear, if you have sandbags, you are not required to get rid of them at this time. People in flood prone areas are welcome to store them future use. Lake levels are still high … [read more]
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Monday Office Hours, Thanksgiving Trash Collection, Alternate Side Parking, Budget & New Midtown Police Blog
November 18, 2018 5:29 PM
I wanted to send out a few updates as we head into the Thanksgiving Holiday week. This update includes information about my open office hours this week, refuse and recycling collection schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday, alternate side parking reminder, the budget and the launch of a new … [read more]
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Holiday Tips
December 22, 2018 10:18 AM
City of Madison Streets Division has been publishing an excellent series of holiday recycling tips:
Recycle Old Electronics
Do not put clothes in the green recycling cart
Flatten and bundle the cardboard that does not fit into the recycling cart
Recycle … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Council Meeting Rescheduled, Snow Emergency and Large Item and Christmas Tree Delays
January 22, 2019 2:15 PM
I'm making a brief exception to provide some winter-related updates. The best place to get future winter updates remains www.cityofmadison.com/winter.
Due to today's storm, tonight's city council meeting has been rescheduled to next Tuesday, January 29th. The meeting on the 29th will not have … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Madison Prepares for Snow and Extreme Cold
January 27, 2019 6:11 PM
Lots of news to share as the forecast is predicting a big snow storm this evening and extreme temperatures this week. Updates include a declared snow emergency, no refuse pick up on Monday, delayed large item and Christmas tree pickup, and drop-off sites closed for the week of January … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
February Office Hours & City Weather-Related Conditions for the Weekend
February 1, 2019 5:52 PM
Details on February's Office Hours and as we head into a weekend with radically different weather than this week, an update about weather-related conditions.
Office Hours
In February, I will be holding open office hours twice:
Date
Location
Tuesday, … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Office Hours Rescheduled, Salt and Safety Reminder
February 11, 2019 10:15 AM
Due to the impending snow storm forecasted for tomorrow, I'm rescheduling my office hours this week to Thursday.
Date
Location
Thursday, February 14th (7:15am - 10am)
Moka - 5227 University Avenue, Madison 53705
Some news from the Streets … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Office Hours Tomorrow and Spring Cleanup Street Sweeping Starts 3-17
March 11, 2019 2:27 PM
A reminder that I'm holding open office hours tomorrow morning and a news release from the Streets Division that hopefully is a sign that winter is almost over!
March Office Hours
Date
Location
Tuesday, March 12th (7:15am - 10am)
Faircrest … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
New Metro Transit Website, Drop-Off Site Hours and Office Hours Reminder
March 25, 2019 10:58 AM
A brief update which includes open office hours reminder for Tuesday, a new Metro Transit website and expanded drop-off site hours.
Open Office Hours
Reminder: Tomorrow evening (3/26/2019), I will have open office hours from 4:30-7pm at Alicia Ashman Library - Study Room - 733 N High Point … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Curbside Yardwaste and Brush Collection Begins April 1
March 30, 2019 8:52 AM
News from the Streets Division on Yardwaste and Brush Collection starting on Monday:
Spring Yard Waste Collection Starts April 1
On Monday, April 1, 2019 the Streets Division will begin curbside yard waste pickup for the spring. There are two curbside collection opportunities during the … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Assessed Values and Property Taxes, Sandbags, Earth Day Challenge and Prescribed Burn at Owens Park
April 25, 2019 8:11 AM
I have a couple of updates to share about Assessed Values and Property Taxes, Sandbags, Earth Day Challenge and Prescribed Burn happening today at Owens Park .
Explanation of Assessed Values and Property Taxes
The City Assessor and the Finance Director have prepared a document to help … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Office Hours Reminder (5/23 Evening) and No Streets Division Collections on Memorial Day
May 22, 2019 2:40 PM
Open Office Hours
Reminder: Tomorrow evening (Thursday, 5/23/2019), I will have open office hours from 4:30-7pm at Alicia Ashman Library - Study Room - 733 N High Point Rd, Madison, WI 53717. Feel free to come by, say hi and pick up a good book to read!
No Streets Division Collections on … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Office Hours Reminder (7/25 Evening) and 2020 Resurfacing
July 24, 2019 12:23 PM
Open Office Hours
Reminder: Tomorrow evening (Thursday, 7/25/2019), I will have open office hours from 4:30-7pm at Alicia Ashman Library - Study Room - 733 N High Point Rd, Madison, WI 53717. Feel free to come by, say hi and pick up a good book to read!
Proposed Resurfacing … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
September Office Hours & Sandbag Collection Begins 9/9
September 4, 2019 4:05 PM
Information on Office Hours in September and a final sandbag collection opportunity.
Office Hours
In September, I will be holding open office hours twice:
Date
Location
Saturday, September 21st (7:30am - 10am)
Westside Community Market - Behind UW … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Fall Leaves/Yard Waste Collection to Begin Monday, September 30
September 27, 2019 9:21 AM
The City of Madison Streets Division will begin curbside leaf and yard waste collection for the fall on Monday, September 30.
What is "Leaves and Yard Waste"?
Yard waste includes:
Leaves, weeds, garden trimmings, and other leafy plant debris.
Twigs less than 18" long.
Pumpkins, … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
October Office Hours, Final Round of Brush Collection, Fall Prescribed Burns and Woodland Hills Park
October 7, 2019 1:37 PM
Information on October's Open Office Hours, final round of brush collection, upcoming fall prescribed burns and a playground workshop for Woodland Hills Park.
Office Hours
In October, I will be holding open office hours twice:
Date
Location
Thursday, … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
November Office Hours, Pumpkin Collection, Memorial High School Input Session, Census 2020 and Winter
November 5, 2019 8:28 AM
Information on November's Open Office Hours, pumpkin collection, The Future of Memorial High School: Community Input Session, Census 2020 and winter.
Office Hours
In November, I will be holding open office hours twice including this … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Leaf Collection and Street Sweeper Update & Collection Calendars 2020-2021
November 8, 2019 9:26 AM
Some important updates about collection and sweeping this weekend. I'm also sharing information on how to get the 2020-2021 collection calendar.
Yard Waste Collection Happening This Weekend
Check the Pickup Schedule Map to Learn if Your Neighborhood Will be Collected
The Streets … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Office Hours Reminder, America Recycles Day, Refuse & Recycling Schedule for Thanksgiving Collection, and Woodland Hills Park
November 20, 2019 4:37 PM
Open Office Hours
Reminder: Tomorrow evening (Tuesday 11/21/2019), I will have open office hours from 4:30-7:00pm at Alicia Ashman Library - 733 N High Point Rd, Madison, WI 53717. Feel free to come by, say hi and pick up a good book to read!
What Can You Put in the Recycling … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Curbside Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Ending for 2019
November 22, 2019 11:16 PM
The Streets Division’s curbside collection for yard waste and leaves is ending for 2019. Residents should not place additional leaves and yard waste on the terrace for collection. Instead, residents should use a Streets Division drop-off site.
The Streets Division cannot guarantee that … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
How to Have Your Christmas Tree Collected
December 31, 2019 8:47 AM
It's that time of the year when the Hallmark Channel returns to its regular programming and it's time to take down the Christmas Tree. Details on pickup below.
How to Have Your Christmas Tree Collected
The invasive species found on trees sold in Wisconsin will not affect curbside collection … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
MLK Day, Christmas Trees, Voting and Winter
January 17, 2020 12:42 PM
Some information on MLK Day, final chance for Christmas Tree pickup, lots of voting information and a reminder about winter updates.
No Refuse, Recycling, or Drop-off Services on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
There will be no refuse or recycling collection on Monday, January 20, 2020 in … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Yard Waste and Curbside Brush Collection Starts 4/6, Social Distancing on City Paths and Virtual Council Meeting Info
March 30, 2020 2:20 PM
Sharing details on spring yard waste and curbside brush collection, social distancing while using City bicycle and pedestrian pathways and information on the first virtual council meeting taking place tomorrow.
Spring Yard Waste Collection Starts April 6
Residents should anticipate … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Mulch, Drop-off Sites and 5567 Odana Road Virtual Neighborhood Meeting Reminder
April 22, 2020 1:15 PM
Some updates to share from the Street Division and a reminder about tomorrow's virtual neighborhood meeting about a redevelopment project at 5567 Odana Road.
Limited Amount of Mulch to be Available in Parks for Residents on Temporary Basis
The Streets Division will place a limited amount … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Office Hours Reminder, Yard Waste, Food Scraps and Drop-Off Sites Info
May 6, 2020 11:09 AM
A reminder that I will be hosting virtual office hours tomorrow morning (Thursday) at 7:30 am to 9:30 am.
Learn more about my May office hours here.
If you have a question, concern, or topic of interest that you would like to discuss, but my scheduled open office hours don't work for you, … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Brand New Yard Waste Collection Schedule, Final Round of Brush Collection and Election Updates
September 15, 2020 12:17 PM
Some news from the Streets Division:
Announcing the Brand New Yard Waste Collection Schedule for 2020
The new yard waste schedule begins October 11, 2020
The Streets Division will be using a brand new leaf collection schedule for the fall of 2020.
Madison residents will have … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Schedule Available, Food Scraps Recycling Program Update, Lower Speed Limits and Biking Adventure Project
September 29, 2020 8:59 AM
Some news from the City:
New Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Schedule Now Available
Collection begins the week of October 11, 2020
For the fall of 2020, all neighborhoods of Madison have assigned days when they should set leaves and yard waste out for curbside collection.
The leaves … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Election Day Tips, COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard, Pumpkin Composting, Digital Literacy and Proposed Development at University Research Park
November 2, 2020 8:48 AM
Ten Things for Voters to Know on Election Day
The City of Madison Clerk's Office would like voters to know ten things for this Tuesday's election:
Some polling places have changed since the last Presidential Election. To verify your polling location, visit myvote.wi.gov. I posted about … [read more]
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2021 Budget, Salt Route Changes, Madison City Channel on Roku
November 19, 2020 9:10 AM
City Passes 2021 Budget with Lowest Levy Increase in Five Years
Last week the Madison Common Council approved the 2021 Capital and Operating Budgets. The Council adopted a $166.4 million Capital Budget and a $349.5 million Operating Budget that was about $28,000 below the allowable levy … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
December Office Hours, URP Development Presentation and Update, Winter Drop-off Site Hours
December 1, 2020 10:19 AM
I will be hosting office hours in December virtually on Wednesday, December 9th in the afternoon and Tuesday, December 15th in the morning. I will be using Zoom (with video).
Please use the registration links below to get the Zoom link. When you register, you'll also get an e-mail reminder on … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Winter Reminder, New Years Eve and Day Services, and Christmas Tree Collection
December 30, 2020 8:50 AM
Just a quick reminder that I generally won't be posting winter weather updates and the best place to get those updates is www.cityofmadison.com/winter. You can subscribe to get updates in a number of ways from that site.
Here are some recent winter updates:
Large Item Collection Canceled … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
January Office Hours and Salt Awareness Week 2021
January 7, 2021 10:18 AM
I will be hosting office hours in January virtually on Tuesday, January 12th in the morning and Thursday, January 21st in the evening. I will be using Zoom (with video).
Please use the registration links below to get the Zoom link. When you register, you'll also get an e-mail reminder on the … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Last Minute 4/6 Polling Place Changes, Metro Transit Redesign and Spring Update from Streets
April 1, 2021 11:44 AM
City of Madison Polling Place Changes for April 6th
The City of Madison Clerk's Office has had to move many polling places since the February Spring Primary and the November General Election. Voters are encouraged to check whether their polling place has changed if they plan to vote on … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
May Office Hours, Oakwood Development Meeting, BRT Meeting, 2021 Recyclopedia and Spring Yard Waste Collection
May 4, 2021 7:13 PM
I will be hosting office hours in twice in May virtually. I will be using Zoom (with video).
Please use the registration links below to get the Zoom link. When you register, you'll also get an e-mail reminder on the day of Office Hours. You can register in advance or the day of.
Note: I … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
June Office Hours and Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 31
May 31, 2021 6:15 PM
I will be hosting office hours in twice in June. One of my sessions will be virtually using Zoom (with video) and the other will be in back in person!
Since we're returning to a new normal and I'm fully vaccinated, I'll be hosting my first in-person office hours since last March 2020! I'll be … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
August Office Hours, Development at 5533 University Avenue, Metro Fare Study, Vision Zero and Other Highlights for the Week of August 2, 2021
August 1, 2021 4:56 PM
August Office Hours
I will be hosting office hours on Tuesday, August 10th (virtually) from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. I will be using Zoom (with video): REGISTER
Please use the registration above to get the Zoom link. When you register, you'll also get an e-mail reminder on the day of Office Hours. … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Brush, Leaf and Yard Waste Pickup Info and Other Highlights for the Week of September 13, 2021
September 12, 2021 7:22 PM
Reindahl Park Encampment
The Public Safety Review Committee will be continuing its discussion of Reindahl Park and homeless issues at its meeting on Wednesday.
Meeting Details
Meeting Agenda
Register for Public Comment
Rent Abatement and Tenant Protections
The Landlord and … [read more]
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Office Hours, Redistricting, Operating Budget, Brush Collection, Vision Zero and Other Highlights for the Week of October 4, 2021
October 4, 2021 10:45 AM
October Office Hours
I will be hosting office hours this week on Thursday (October 7) from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. I will be using Zoom (with video): REGISTER
Please use the registration above to get the Zoom link. When you register, you'll also get an e-mail reminder on the day of Office Hours. … [read more]
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Fall Yard Collection Begins and Other Highlights for the Week of October 11, 2021
October 8, 2021 8:17 PM
2022 Executive Operating Budget
The Finance Committee will be discussing the 2022 Executive Operating Budget at its meetings on Monday and Tuesday.
Monday
Meeting Details
Meeting Agenda
Register for Public Comment
Tuesday
Meeting Details
Meeting Agenda
Register for … [read more]
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Craig Ave, Thanksgiving Impact on Services and Other Highlights for the Week of November 22
November 21, 2021 1:50 PM
Craig Ave. Resurfacing Public Information Meeting on Tuesday
Engineering will hold a public information meeting to share information about the Craig Avenue Resurfacing project on Tuesday at 6pm via Zoom:
Registration is required: Nov. 23, 2021 Public Information Meeting … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Old Middleton Road, New Streets Drop-off Hours and Other Highlights for Week of November 29
November 29, 2021 10:56 AM
Old Middleton Road Resurfacing
The second meeting about the Old Middleton Rd. Resurfacing project is on Wednesday:
Old Middleton Road Resurfacing
6 p.m., Dec. 1, 2021, via Zoom. Prior registration is required:
Dec. 1, 2021 Public Information Meeting Registration
This … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Last Chance Leaf Collection Starts Sunday, December 5, 2021
December 1, 2021 10:41 AM
A significant snow event could still affect this final pickup
The Streets Division will be providing one last chance for curbside collection for leaves and yard waste.
All residents who need one final curbside pickup for yard waste should get their material out for pickup by December 5, … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
December Office Hours and Other Highlights for the Week of December 6
December 5, 2021 3:48 PM
December Office Hours
I will be hosting office hours this week on Thursday (December 9) from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. I will be using Zoom (with video): REGISTER
Please use the registration above to get the Zoom link. When you register, you'll also get an e-mail reminder on the day of Office … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Yard Waste Collection Over for 2021
December 15, 2021 10:16 AM
Curbside yardwaste collection by the Streets Division has ended for 2021. The last chance collection that began on December 6 has been completed.
Do not place yard waste out to the curb for pickup at this time. And if you already have a yard waste pile on your terrace at this time, it is not … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
High Winds Tonight: Wait to Place Trash & Recycling Carts
December 15, 2021 2:09 PM
Forecasts are calling for periods of sustained high winds during the overnight hours with the potential for wind gusts near 60 MPH.
Wait to Place Collection Carts out for Pickup Until the Morning
In light of these weather conditions, you should wait to place your trash and recycling carts … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Brush Cleanup from Wind Storm
December 17, 2021 8:45 AM
The Streets Division is performing brush collection in response to the wind storm that hit Madison on the evening of December 15, 2021.
You may place woody material that meets the brush collection specifications on the terrace for collection. If you need curbside brush collection, set the … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Lake Mendota Drive, Salt Route Changes and Highlights for the Week of December 20
December 19, 2021 5:14 PM
Lake Mendota Drive
The City of Madison is planning to reconstruct Lake Mendota Dr. Due to the size/scope of the work, this work will be completed over several years, with work being completed on several blocks each year. In 2022, work is planned for the western most blocks, in 2023, the … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Christmas Eve and Christmas Service Impacts
December 22, 2021 2:42 PM
Trash & Recycling Will Be Collected on [Friday] Christmas Eve 2021
Drop-off sites also open but closing early
The Streets Division will be performing regularly scheduled curbside collections of trash and recycling on Friday, December 24, 2021.
Streets Division drop-off sites will … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Winter, Xmas Tree Collection, and New Year's Eve & Day Service Impacts
December 29, 2021 11:15 AM
My seasonal reminder that I'll rarely post winter weather updates and the best way to get timely winter updates is to subscribe via the City's Winter updates page. There are lots of different options:
Call the Winter Parking Hotline: (608) 261-9111
Winter Text Alerts
Winter Email … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Highlights for the Week of February 7, 2022
February 6, 2022 4:41 PM
Unsheltered Homelessness Response Panel
The City-County Homeless Issues Committee will host an unsheltered homelessness response panel with outreach providers at its meeting on Monday.
Meeting Details
Meeting Agenda
Register for Public Comment
Greater East Towne Plan
The Plan … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of March 7, 2022
March 6, 2022 3:47 PM
Lake Mendota Drive Reconstruction at Transportation Commission
The City of Madison is planning to reconstruct Lake Mendota Dr. Due to the size/scope of the work, this work will be completed over several years, with work being completed on several blocks each year. In 2022, work is planned … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Highlights for the Week of March 28, 2022
March 27, 2022 3:00 PM
Events
The City of Madison along with The Bubbler at Madison Public Library offer an exciting opportunity for an artist(s) to have an 11-month residency in a dedicated art studio at Thurber Park. The Artist-in-Residence has access to a rent-free studio space (including heat, electricity, … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Office Hours, LMD, Streets Division Updates and Other Highlights for the Week of April 4, 2022
April 3, 2022 4:01 PM
Office Hours on Tuesday
I will be hosting office hours on Thursday (April 7) from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. I will be using Zoom (with video): REGISTER
Please use the registration above to get the Zoom link. When you register, you'll also get an e-mail reminder on the day of Office Hours. You can … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Office Hours, Medians, Metro Transit Redesign Update and Highlights for the week of May 2, 2022
May 1, 2022 3:12 PM
May Office Hours
I will be hosting office hours on Wednesday (May 4) from 7:30am to 9:30am. I will be using Zoom (with video): REGISTER
Please use the registration above to get the Zoom link. When you register, you'll also get an e-mail reminder on the day of Office Hours. You can register … [read more]
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Highlights for the Week of May 30, 2022
May 29, 2022 10:35 AM
Memorial Day Service Impacts
No Streets Division Collections on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022 - Drop-off sites will also be closed. Madison residents who normally have their trash and recycling collected on Mondays by the Streets Division should instead place their scheduled cart(s) to the … [read more]
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