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Board backs DNR stormwater planning grant and updates recycling, e‑waste and shredding services
Summary
Waukesha City’s Board of Public Works voted to support a Wisconsin DNR stormwater planning grant (50% cost share) to update the city’s MS4 stormwater model and approved updates to residential garbage/recycling rules tied to a new hauler, three e‑waste drop‑off dates, and two paper‑shredding events with adjusted fees.
The Waukesha City Board of Public Works on March 20 approved a resolution to support a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urban nonpoint source and stormwater management planning grant that would cover 50% of eligible costs to update the city's stormwater quality management plan and modeling. Staff said the city's existing model had not been reviewed in more than a decade and that an updated model will be needed under an upcoming TMDL process the DNR is finalizing with the city.
On solid-waste policy, staff reviewed updated residential garbage and recycling regulations required by a contract transition to the hauler identified in the transcript as "John's." Key changes cited included updating contractor contact information, clarifying cart ownership, and establishing replacement/exchange fees: a $75 fee to cover cart replacement and a $15 fee associated with selection of a large cart. Staff also described an on-demand bulky-item pick-up option through the contractor. The board approved the revisions.
The board approved a GRAMA/contract with Legacy Recycling LLC to host three residential e‑waste events on April 26, July 19 and Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to noon; the staff noted a $25 charge for TVs and $10 for computer monitors, while other electronics are free to drop off. Separately, the board approved agreements with Strongbox Document Destruction for two paper‑shredding events (May 17 and Sept. 27) and agreed to increase the vehicle‑load fee from $5 to $7 to ensure the city covers contractor costs. Members amended the shredding approval to give staff flexibility to coordinate timing and, if feasible, align the paper‑shredding window with the e‑waste events.
The meeting wrapped with staff reports on recycling cart distribution and several upcoming project notices. Members requested follow-up materials on the Les Paul Performance Center improvements and operational details about the approved bus-washer replacement.
Next steps: staff will pursue the DNR grant application, finalize regulatory text and contractor agreements, and schedule the community events.
