The City of Milwaukee’s Anti‑Illegal Dumping Policy and Research Committee met on March 25, 2026, at City Hall (Room 303) to discuss ways to reduce illegal dumping and improve cleanup efforts. Members reviewed current procedures from the Department of Neighborhood Services and Department of Public Works, and heard research findings from the Legislative Research Bureau about better data collection and inter‑department collaboration.
The committee also talked about allowing community groups to use vacant city lots for cleanup deposits, possibly waiving some fees, and launching an informational campaign. Members noted challenges with dumping along railroad corridors and discussed potential federal coordination. A fall “Clean and Green” event was suggested to encourage neighborhood participation…