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Alder Patrick Heck

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Alder Patrick Heck

Contact Information

Home Address:

123 N. Blount St #303

Council Office

Common Council Office:
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Room 417
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 266-4071
Fax: (608) 267-8669
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Alder Heck’s Updates

Tag: Recycle

Early Start for Refuse and Recycling Crews

   Due to the usual high volume of material being placed at the curb for collection during the downtown move out, the Streets Division will begin refuse and recycling collection at 4 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.  A decision on whether crews will also start at 4 a.m. on Friday will be made … [read more]

Madison Organic Collection Pilot Program: Scaling Up

This video is an interesting overview of the City of Madison's successful organic diversion pilot program. And now, the City is planning to scale-up this pilot converting more food waste into renewable biogas and compost using anaerobic digestion. The biogas would be used to refuel the city's … [read more]

Annual moving days - refuse and recycling pick up and donation drop off

For additional information contact George Dreckmann at 267-2626 Moving Days Are Here Again   The Streets Division is bracing for another week of tenant migration as the annual downtown move out starts.  The week of August 11th, the Streets Division will be working extensively … [read more]

Johnson Street Construction Alters Trash and Recycling Pick Up Plans

In the interests of trying to make trash and recycling pick up go as smoothly as possible on E. Johnsons Street during this week of heavy move out and move in activity, the City Streets Division has shared the following:   The August migration means lots of extra trash, … [read more]

New Items Added to Recycling Program

The City of Madison will be expanding its recycling program to include cardboard sided cans and metal bottle caps. Both items can be included in the green recycling carts for curbside collection. "We are very happy to announce two new additions to our recycling program," Madison … [read more]

Changes to Battery Recycling Drop Off Program

Madison residents recycling their household batteries at the Streets Division drop off locations will need to separate lithium and lithium ion batteries from their other batteries, and also tape the battery terminals. This change is to comply with federal Department of Transportation … [read more]

Moving Days Are Here Again - Reduce, Reuse, Recyle - limit sending to the landfill!

The annual downtown Madison tradition of shuffling from one apartment to the next has begun. On top of packing, hauling, and saying goodbyes, movers need to decide just what to do with all their unwanted stuff. And there is a lot of it. In 2015, over one million pounds of unwanted goods was … [read more]

Thanksgiving refuse and recycling collection on Wed Nov 23 instead of Thu Nov 24

There will be no refuse and recycling collection on both Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. On Wednesday, November 23, the Streets Division will collect refuse and recycling from those who have a regularly scheduled Wednesday and Thursday … [read more]

Television Recycling Fee Changes Starting January 1, 2017

Effective January 1, 2017, the Streets Division will increase the cost of recycling a television from $10 to $15 apiece. City of Madison residents and taxpayers are still required to bring televisions to one of the Streets Division drop-off sites for the City to recycle it. Residents are … [read more]

Recyclopedia 2017 & More

Announcement: 2017 Recyclopedias Available Sound the trumpets! Go get grandma and the kids! It’s here! It’s here! The 2017 Recyclopedias are here! Yes, after a bit of a break we finally have a new Recyclopedia available. The new Recyclopedia is available as a PDF file on the main page of the … [read more]

Sycamore Avenue Drop-off Site Closed - Nakoosa Trail Site Open

The Streets Division drop-off site located at 4602 Sycamore Ave. is now closed for pavement repairs. The site will reopen later this year upon completion of the project. A temporary drop-off site at 4141 Nakoosa Trail (the former Cub Foods location) is now open. The Nakoosa Trail site will … [read more]

Downtown Apartment Move Out Refuse/Recycling News

The Madison Streets Division is conducting special pick-ups in the downtown area in advance of the annual mass turnover of apartment leases downtown over the next several days ("Hippie Christmas"). Crews will be collecting refuse, recycling, and large items throughout each weekday until Friday, … [read more]

Pumpkin Spiced Leaf Piles Are Back

Please see the message below from the City's Department of Public Works: This time of year we put pumpkins in everything. We have it in our lattes, cookies, cereal – even our deodorant and pizza. But let’s not forget you can spice up your leaf piles with pumpkins, too! Streets Division … [read more]

Season Over - Curbside Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Done for 2017

Curbside leaf and yard waste collection for the 2017 fall period has officially ended. Curbside collection of yard waste material will resume for the spring collection period likely sometime in March or April of 2018. The exact start date is weather dependent and will be announced when that … [read more]

Week of July 16 Meetings of Possible Interest to District 2

The week of July 16 has items of possible interest to residents of district 2 at the Finance Committee, the Committee on the Environment, the Plan Commission, the Urban Design Commission, the Economic Development Committee, the Alcohol License Review Committee, the Downtown Coordinating Committee … [read more]

Holiday Recycling Tips: What to do With Clothes

We are in the season of giving, which also means figuring out what to do with all the old stuff the gifts have replaced. Over the next several days, we will share recycling tips on how you should handle the excess of things that accumulate during the holidays. Clothing and Other … [read more]

Holiday Recycling Tips: How to Handle Extra Cardboard

We are in the season of giving, which also means figuring out what to do with all the old stuff the gifts have replaced. Over the next several days, we will share some recycling tips on how you should handle the excess of things that accumulate during the holidays. Previous holiday recycling … [read more]

Holiday Recycling Tips: How to Recycle a Television

We are in the season of giving, which also means figuring out what to do with all the old stuff the gifts have replaced. Over the next several days, we will share some recycling tips on how you should handle the excess of things that accumulate during the holidays. Previous holiday … [read more]

Holiday Recycling Tips: How to Recycle Household Batteries

We are in the season of giving, which also means figuring out what to do with all the old stuff the gifts have replaced. Over the next several days, we will share some recycling tips on how you should handle the excess of things that accumulate during the holidays. Previous holiday … [read more]

Holiday Recycling Tips: Recycle (Most) Wrapping Paper

We are in the season of giving, which also means figuring out what to do with all the extra stuff from the gifts. Over the next several days, we will share some recycling tips on how you should handle the excess of things that accumulate during the holidays. Previous holiday recycling … [read more]

Holiday Recycling Tips: Upgrade Your Recycling Cart

We are in the season of giving, which also means figuring out how to handle all the extra recycling from the gifts. Over the next few days, we will share some recycling tips on how you should handle the excess of things that accumulate during the holidays. Previous holiday recycling … [read more]

Holiday Recycling Tips: Keep Recycling Lid Closed

We are in the season of giving, which also means figuring out how to recycle a lot of material from these gifts. Over the next few days, we will share some recycling tips on how you should handle the excess of things that accumulate during the holidays. Previous holiday recycling … [read more]

Holiday Recycling Tips: Recycling Old Electronics

We are in the season of giving, which also means figuring out what to do with all the old stuff the gifts have replaced. Over the past several days, we shared some recycling tips on how you should handle the excess of things that accumulate during the holidays. Previous holiday recycling … [read more]

Holiday Recycling Tips: Recycling Styrofoam & Cooking Oil

We are in the season of giving, which also means figuring out what to do with a lot of extra stuff. Over the past several days, we shared some recycling tips on how you should handle the excess of things that accumulate during the holidays. Previous holiday recycling tips: Do not put … [read more]

Reminders: Leaf Collection and Holiday Garbage/Recycling

Leaf Collection Information: Leaf collection is not guaranteed to occur again this year because there is limited time available to perform this task before a winter storm hits our city. Streets Division crews will continue collecting leaves/yard waste for as long as the weather … [read more]

Latest Updates on COVID-19 From City Website

Please visit this site to get the latest information on the city's responses and services. I will post information as I can, but I recommend visiting that website to stay up to date. Key items posted there yesterday are below. -Parking Utility Press Release: On-Street Metered and Time-Limit … [read more]

Updates & Week of August 3 Meetings of Interest for District 2

District 2 Updates and Meetings of Interest City meetings remain online only with details listed in City Meetings of Interest below; all have virtual public participation options. Stay in touch with your neighbors through either Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. or Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood … [read more]

Updates & Week of August 10 Meetings of Interest for District 2

District 2 Updates and Meetings of Interest City meetings remain online only with details listed in City Meetings of Interest below; all have virtual public participation options. Stay in touch with your neighbors through either Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. or Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood … [read more]

Refuse & Recycling Collection Schedule for the 2020 Thanksgiving Holiday

From the Streets Division - There will be no refuse and recycling collection on both Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The drop-off sites will also be closed on these two days. Below are the directions residents should follow in … [read more]

Updates & Week of April 12 Meetings of Interest for District 2

Now that the spring election is over, alders who had opposition in their re-election campaigns are again able to use city resources to disseminate information to constituents. I will no longer be using my personal email address to send city-related info. As always, please contact me at … [read more]

Trash & Recycling Collection Schedule for the 2021 Thanksgiving Holiday

There will be no trash and recycling collection on both Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The drop-off sites will also be closed on these two days. Below are the directions residents should follow in order to have their trash and … [read more]

Updates & Week of April 11 Meetings of Interest for District 2

District 2 Updates and Meetings of Interest City meetings are mostly online with details listed in City Meetings of Interest below. Stay in touch with your neighbors through either Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. or Campus Area Neighborhood … [read more]

Updates & Week of April 18 Meetings of Interest for District 2

District 2 Updates and Meetings of Interest City meetings are mostly virtual with details listed in City Meetings of Interest below. Stay in touch with your neighbors through either Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. or Campus Area Neighborhood … [read more]

Updates & Week of May 16 Meetings of Interest for District 2

District 2 Updates and Meetings of Interest City meetings are mostly virtual with details listed in City Meetings of Interest below. Stay in touch with your neighbors through either Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. or Campus Area Neighborhood … [read more]

Updates & Week of Aug 1 Meetings of Interest for District 2

District 2 Updates and Meetings of Interest City meetings are mostly virtual with details listed in City Meetings of Interest below. Stay in touch with your neighbors through either Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. or Campus Area Neighborhood … [read more]

Downtown Apartment Move Out Refuse/Recycling Update

The Madison Streets Division special downtown collection service will be suspended this Friday at 3:00 p.m. Special curbside refuse and recycling services will resume downtown beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 14. Collections will continue at 4:00 a.m. on Monday, August 15. Crews will … [read more]

Updates & Week of Aug. 29 Meetings of Interest for District 2

District 2 Updates and Meetings of Interest City meetings are mostly virtual with details listed in City Meetings of Interest below. Stay in touch with your neighbors through either Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. or Campus Area Neighborhood … [read more]

Important Holiday and Storm Related Information

Lots of important updates in this post including details on Thursday, Friday and Monday garbage pickup. I won't be doing continual updates over the next few days about the impending storm, so I recommend subscribing to get the latest and continuing winter updates from the City: Get Winter … [read more]

Updates & Week of Feb. 27 Meetings of Interest for District 2

District 2 Updates and Meetings of Interest City meetings continue to be mostly virtual with details listed in City Meetings of Interest below. Common Council meetings are hybrid so the public can attend in person or via Zoom. Stay in touch with your neighbors through either … [read more]

Updates & Week of March 6 Meetings of Interest for District 2

District 2 Updates and Meetings of Interest City meetings continue to be mostly virtual with details listed in City Meetings of Interest below. Common Council meetings are hybrid so the public can attend in person or via Zoom. Stay in touch with your neighbors through either … [read more]

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