Waukesha Times

The City of Brookfield has announced that its recycle center will be open extended hours this week to assist residents affected by recent flooding. The facility will operate from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Residents are allowed to drop off bulky items damaged by floodwaters at the recycle center. Bulky items are defined as those measuring three feet or longer, or weighing 50 pounds or more. Proof of residency is required for drop-off.

Bags containing flood debris should be set out with normal trash collection if the property owner has five containers or fewer. Any excess beyond five containers can either be brought directly to the recycle center or placed out for regular collection the following week.

The city has asked residents not to bring yard waste at this time, in order to maximize available space for flood debris disposal.

City officials will assess whether additional hours at the recycle center are necessary next week and will post updates on the City website.

Alongside regular trash pickup by GFL, city highway crews will conduct extra pickups of flood debris. Items intended for pickup must be placed at the end of driveways next to the street. The timing of these pickups may be delayed up to one week depending on crew availability and item volume.

The city emphasized it will not collect electronics, household hazardous waste, or any type of paint during these cleanup efforts.

Residents seeking flooding resources or wishing to report home damages are encouraged to call 211.