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City of Oak Creek

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Street Department
800 W. Puetz Road
PO Box 27
Oak Creek, WI 53154

Office Hours:
6:45am - 3:15pm (M-F)

Phone: 414-768-6552
Fax: 414-762-0507

Street Department Directory

Mike Lampe
Street Superintendent

Recycling Yard

Address:
720 W. Puetz Road

Hours of Operation:
Effective January 1, 2012, the City of Oak Creek Recycling Yard Hours of Operation will be reduced to three days a week (Tuesday, Friday & Saturday) from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Extended Hours:
Tuesdays, 8:00am - 8:00 pm (April – September)
**Closed Holidays

Reminder to Residents:
During times of snow and inclement weather, the City of Oak Creek drop off center may be closed to allow department employees to concentrate on plowing, sanding and other weather-related operations.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. Call 570-5682 to check recycling yard status.

 

Recycling Yard Information

General Information:
The yard is open to all occupants of a residence or dwelling unit for which the occupant receives an individual property tax bill issued by the City of Oak Creek.

Acceptable Recycling Yard Items

Items NOT Accepted at Recycling Yard

Street Department News and Information

City of Oak Creek Street Department
Snow Information

Winter in Oak Creek has the potential to cause many hazards on the road. There are things you should know when living in Oak Creek to make it through the winter season. Here you will find information on Winter Parking Regulations, Snow Plows, Snow & Ice Removal, and Property Damage Caused by Snow Removal.... [ more.... ]

From The Office of the City Administrator
Road Maintenance

Citizens and residents are sometimes not aware the City of Oak Creek does not care for and maintain all of the roads within the City. Road maintenance includes such things as pothole patching, road repairs, striping, grass cutting, snow plowing, and salting operations. To help determine which governmental entity performs these maintenance responsibilities within the City.... [ more.... ]

City of Oak Creek Street Department

View the 2012 Trash and Recycling Schedule, as well as obtain information on what items can be recycled and and what to do with recyclables to make them ready to be collected. [more.....]

City of Oak Creek Street Department

Carts for newly constructed homes may be obtained by calling (414) 570-5682. Please place your carts on the opposite corners of your driveway approach with the arrows on the lid pointing toward the street. [more.....]

City of Oak Creek Street Department

Clean-ups are held beginning on May 15th and November 15th each year. If the 15th falls on the weekend, it will begin the following Monday. These clean-ups are free of charge. [more.....]

City of Oak Creek Street Department

In addition to the spring and fall clean-ups that are provided at no charge, the city provides special pick-ups for a fee of $25. This fee must be pre-paid in order to be put on the schedule for pick-up. [more.....]

City of Oak Creek Street Department

Branches are picked up beginning April 1, June 1, August 1, and October 1 each year. Branches must be stacked at curb or roadside prior to these dates to be guaranteed a pick-up but no earlier then 2 weeks prior. [more.....]

City of Oak Creek Street Department
Mulch

Mulch is often available for free pick-up at the recycling yard. Residents may call to be put on a list to have mulch delivered to their homes for $25 a load (4-5 yards). If you have any questions, call the Street Dept. at (414) 768-6552.

City of Oak Creek Street Department
Grass Clippings

Grass clippings are NOT accepted by the City. Grass clippings should be composted or mulched directly back into your lawn. Sod can be brought into the recycling yard. If you have any questions, call the Street Department at (414) 768-6552.

City of Oak Creek Street Department
Leaves

The City does NOT pick up leaves curbside. In addition, Ordinance #1984 prohibits residents from placing leaves in the streets, alleys or sidewalk areas. Residents may dispose of their leaves at the recycling yard during normal recycling yard hours. If you have any questions, call the Street Department at (414) 768-6552.