DPW - STREETS
AND PARKS
Streets and Parks Building
824 Milwaukee Avenue
Street and Parks Department Facility Needs Analysis
– 2007
(PDF File, 450Kb)
The
Street and Storm Sewers division provides
maintenance of public street and drainage ways;
winter snow plowing of streets, alleys and municipal
parking lots; maintenance of street signs and
traffic signals; maintains the compost site and dog
pound; collects brush and, in the fall, collects
leaves; is responsible for noxious weed control; and
maintains public buildings.
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Contact Information
Larry Gobel - DPW
Supervisor
Department of Public Works
824 Milwaukee Avenue
Burlington, WI 53105
Phone: 262-763-2060
Fax: 262-763-5492
Email:
dpw-burl@bizwi.rr.com
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m. |
Equipment Maintenance
The Department maintains a fleet of
20 vehicles and 16 pieces of major machinery and
equipment. These are used to perform the varied
tasks of the Streets/Parks Division.
Snow Plowing
 Snow plowing begins when the
snowfall exceeds three inches and is performed by an
experienced DPW crew. State highways are plowed
first, followed by major streets, secondary streets,
parking lots and alleys. On streets where width
permits, snow is plowed to the side of the roadway.
In other areas the snow must be windrowed (pushed
into a pile) and then transported by truck to other
locations where space is available. When snow
plowing becomes necessary, parking is not permitted
on City streets between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. for
48 hours or until plowing has been completed.
Streets/Signs/Traffic Signals
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The Department maintains the street
signs and traffic signals throughout the City. Signs
are replaced as needed according to a maintenance
schedule. Upkeep of over 40 miles of streets and
alleys requires constant vigilance and Department
employees take pride in the City’s clean and
well-maintained roadways. The Department also
performs parking lot maintenance, striping (street
lines), curb markings, storm sewer maintenance and
other projects. |
SERVICES FOR NEIGHBORHOODS
Brush Pickup
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Curbside brush pickup is available for residents on
the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Please
call DPW at 262-763-2060 to have your address placed
on the pickup list. Brush should be placed on the
parkway (between the street and sidewalk) or in
alleys (where applicable). Sizes are limited to a
maximum of 8 feet in length and 8 inches in
diameter, preferable stacked in the same direction. |
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Compost Site
The City compost site is located on
Maryland Avenue in front of the Hintz Sports Complex.
Free wood chips and finished compost are available for
City residents, along with drop-off areas for brush,
yard waste and leaves. Containers are also available for
personal oil and antifreeze disposal.
The site
is free of charge to
City residents. However, you will be asked to show
identification that shows you are a City of Burlington
resident. There will be an attendant on site at all
times.
Hours of
Operation
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Sunday |
12:00
PM to 6:00 PM |
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Tuesday |
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM |
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Thursday |
12:00
PM to 8:00 PM |
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Saturday |
10:00AM
to 6:00 PM |
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Closed Monday, Wednesday
and Friday |
Contractor's using the City of
Burlington Compost site will be charged a dumping fee as
set forth below. Contractors will be required to
register at the City Department of Public Works, 824
Milwaukee Avenue, Burlington, WI, which will allow the
City to bill their business on a monthly basis. An
attendant will be on site to verify necessary
information and collect data for invoice processing.
| Pick up
Truck - level with bed: |
$7.00 |
| Pick up
Truck - mounded |
$10.00 |
| One-ton
Truck - level |
$10.00 |
| One-ton
Truck mounded |
$15.00 |
| One-ton with
side boards (Over1 foot) |
$20.00 |
| Trailer (10'
or less) |
$15.00 |
| Trailer over
10' |
$20.00 |
| Single Axle
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$25.00 |
| Tandem Axle
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$40.00 |
Materials accepted include grass,
leaves, garden waste, wood chips and brush. The City
will not accept brush or logs greater than 5" in
diameter. No plastic bags, plastic containers, or
foreign debris of any kind. No stumps or root balls will
be allowed.
Dog Pound
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Stray animals picked up by the Police Department may
be brought to the holding facility for pickup by
Countryside Humane Society. All complaints about
stray animals should be directed to the Police
Department at 262-763-2920. |
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Fall Leaf Collection
Leaves are collected by the DPW beginning in late
fall. All leaves should be placed in the street next
to the curb. Leaves will be picked up weekly
(weather permitting) until the majority of leaves
have fallen, which is usually in mid-November.
Noxious Weeds
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The DPW is responsible for control of noxious weeds,
including Canada thistle, leafy spurge and field
bindweed (creeping Jenny). Complaints may be
submitted to the Weed Commissioner at 262-763-2060.
Notices will be sent to property owners who are in
violation of municipal ordinances regarding noxious
weeds. If the owner fails to remove the weeds, the
City is authorized to proceed with removal and
invoice the property owner for the work. |
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