Public Works Department/Building Inspection
2012 Street Projects
Typically, every year the City allows for some street construction and/or repair in the annual budget.
Any question or concerns can be directed to the Department of Public Works to Director of Public Works Howard Robinson at hrobinson@ci.milton.wi.us or (608)-868-6914.
Winter Weather Conditions
It is important to know road conditions before venturing out during the winter months. The University of Wisconsin, Space Science and Engineering Center has a regional map that shows winter road conditions for the Midwest. It is updated every 30 minutes.
Follow this link to access the map: http://www.ssec.wisc.edu/data/paw/radar/ssecwrc.gif
Refuse and Recycling Collection
Refuse is collected every week in the City of Milton. Residents must use the brown trash toter provided by John's Disposal. Only garbage inside the toter will be picked up during a regular collection. Additional garbage may be set out the third pickup of the month.
Recycling is collected every week on a rotating basis. Residents must use the green recycling toter provide by John's Disposal. The City is divided in half into shaded and unshaded sections on the Collection Schedule. The shaded side of town consists of all residents ON and WEST of John Paul Road and all residents ON and NORTH of Madison Avenue. The unshaded side of town consists of all residents EAST of John Paul Road and all residents SOUTH of Madison Avenue. Click here for a map. Click here for additional informaion from John's Disposal.
Bulky Trash & Appliance Curbside Pick-up
Collection will be completed the 3rd collection day of each month.
Click here for additional information.
Curbside Collection of Brush
- January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2012 (Holiday tree collection)
- March 5, 2012- April 23, 2012
- July 9, 2012 - July 31, 2012
- September 3, 2012 - September 30, 2012
Click here for brush curbside collection guidelines.
Yard Waste Collection (Spring)
In 2012, spring yard waste will be collected March 5- April 30.
Click here for yard waste collection guidelines.
Curbside Collection of Leaves (Fall)
In 2012, leaves will be collected curbside October 8 - November 19. Curbside collection for LEAVES ONLY will occur in the fall. Please rake the leaves into the curb area of the street.
Grass clippings, twigs, brush, garden waste or pumpkins will NOT be picked up with this collection.
Compost and Yard Waste Drop-Off Site
The drop-off site is located at the Public Works Garage (620 W. Madison Avenue). In 2012, the site is open April 23rd throughDecember 3rd. Brush is not accepted.
Click here for Compost and Yard Waste Drop-Off guidelines.
Community Garden
The Milton Community Garden is located rear or in the west end of the Milton Cemetery off Hwy 26. Permits are $10 for the year per plot. Plots are 500 sq ft.
Click here for more information and to access a permit form.
Lawn Mowing
Grass clippings are not allowed in the street.
It is the duty of every property owner to mow all grasses or weeds exceeding one foot in height per City ordinance. A notice from the Weed Commissioner will be sent to the property owner if grasses or weeds exceed one foot in height. Only one notice is sent per year. The property owner has five days to correct the violation after the notice is sent. If the violation is not corrected, City staff will mow the property and charge the property owner a minimum of $100 per hour per lot.
Sidewalks
Sidewalks must be kept clear of snow, ice, overhanging trees/branches and other hazardous materials. Newly fallen snow must be shoveled and cleared promptly by tenant or owner of property.
Any ice or snow not cleared off public sidewalk within 24 hours will be cleared by City employees and the property owner will be billed a minimum of $100.00 or removal.
Owners of corner lots are also expected to shovel snow from the sidewalks leading to street crosswalks.
Snow Emergencies and Snow Plowing
No person shall park or leave any vehicle on any street or municipal parking lot in the City after a snowfall of 1.5 inches or more until after the snow from the street or lot has been removed or plowed to the curb line.
DO NOT blow or plow snow onto City streets from the sidewalks, terraces, private driveways and parking lots.
Stray Animals
If you have any questions regarding stray animal procedures or City Ordinance animal licensing, please contact Milton City Hall or the Milton Police Department.
Building Inspections - Procedures & Fees
Click here to download a building inspection form.
Swimming Pool Permits
Swimming pool permits are required in the City of Milton per Sec. 10-181.
- Click here to visit City of Milton Code of Ordinances Chapter 10 Buildings and Building Regulations: Divison VII: Outdoor Swimming Pools.
- Click here for a Pool Permit Application.
- Click here for Ordinance #279 - Pools
Interesting Links
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Wisconsin Deparment of Administration: State Building Permits
Wisconsin Road Conditions