08/11/2025
For those of you that were affected by this past weekends flooding, please see the message below from West Allis Police Department regarding some resources that are available to you
In response to the recent flooding, the City of West Allis is implementing a comprehensive recovery plan to assist our community. Please take note of the following important information:
1. Municipal Yard Hours: The Municipal Yard (6300 W. McGeoch Ave.) will be open Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a minimum of two weeks to support flood recovery efforts. Fees will be waived for flood damage-related debris for a minimum of two weeks. The following items are not accepted: large gas appliances (water heaters), propane tanks, explosive or flammable products, wet or oil-based paint, fluorescent light bulbs, and materials from contractors, contractor vehicles, commercial properties and businesses.
2. Garbage and Recycling Collection: Regular collection for garbage and recycling is on schedule for this week. Please keep regular garbage and recycling separated from flood-damaged materials if possible. Special trucks and loaders will follow the garbage trucks to pick up flood-damaged materials.
3. Special Collections: If flood-damaged materials are not picked up on your collection day, please fill out a Let Us Help form: https://westalliswi.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1087/record-types/6496. Fees will be waived for flood damage-related debris for a minimum of two weeks. The following items are not accepted: large gas appliances (water heaters), propane tanks, explosive or flammable products, wet or oil-based paint, fluorescent light bulbs, and materials from contractors, contractor vehicles, commercial properties and businesses. Pickup times are contingent upon staffing and available equipment. Crews aim to pick up collections within 48-72 hours, but we ask for your patience during this time. The West Allis Public Library offers Wi-Fi and computers if you are unable to use your own.
4. Dumpsters: The City will provide dumpsters for flood-damaged materials in the hardest-hit areas of our community. We are actively working to secure additional dumpsters, as all City dumpsters will be distributed. Dumpster locations are listed here: https://www.westalliswi.gov/article/2348634
If you choose to rent your own dumpster, a permit and flashing barricades are required. Apply for a permit online: https://westalliswi.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1087/record-types/6455
5. Red Cross Shelter: A Red Cross Shelter has been set up at Holler Park at 5151 S. 6th St. in Milwaukee to assist temporarily displaced individuals.
6. Damage Reporting: Residents are encouraged by the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management to either call 211 or fill out the damage report form (https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/damage-report). This helps the county understand the extent of the damage and potentially secure more federal funding for recovery efforts. The West Allis Public Library offers Wi-Fi and computers if you are unable to use your own.
7. Resource Deployment: The City of West Allis is fully utilizing all available staff, trucks, loaders, dumpsters, and resources. We are operating at maximum capacity to ensure an effective and comprehensive recovery effort.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we work together to recover from this disaster. For more information and updates, please visit our website or contact the City of West Allis.
