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STREETS & SANITATION FUNCTION

The Streets & Sanitation Division has 38 fulltime employees, which makes it the largest Division within the Department of Public Works. The Division places a high priority on improving the quality of life by effectively developing, maintaining, and improving the infrastructure and community services.

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Sanitary and Storm Sewer Maintenance

Many people are choosing alternative bathroom paper products, such as wet wipes, baby wipes, cotton balls, and paper towels. Many of these products have marketing language that states they are flushable. However, these products are not flushable. Products other than toilet paper are not designed to be flushed down the toilet. They do not break down or disintegrate quickly enough and can clog your plumbing, your sewer lateral, and the mainline sewer. All hygiene products other than toilet paper should be thrown in the trash. A sewer back up at this time, with limited cleaning supplies available, can spread other infectious viruses. Please remember "No Wipes Down the Pipes."

No Wipes Down the Pipes

Sewer Backups

The City of Sheboygan makes every effort to be responsive to a resident’s needs and concerns when a sewer backup occurs. The City has a sewer crew whose sole duty is to inspect, clean, and maintain sewers on a daily basis. They are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week to minimize the possibility of sewer problems. Backed up sewer lines, line breaks, sewage odors, and overflowing manholes are considered an emergency.

A sewer backup creates a stressful and emotional situation for the homeowner/renter. In some cases it may cause health and safety concerns as well as significant property loss. A proper response to a sewer backup can greatly minimize property damage and diminish the threat of illness.

Preventing a Sewage Backup
Coping with a Sewage Backup
Concrete is torn up on a street.

Daily Street Maintenance

Street Excavation and Repairs: DPW personnel make repairs to catch basins, manholes, and crosswalks.

Pothole Repair: The Streets Division makes a concentrated effort to fill potholes within two business days. During the summer months, the Division uses hot mix asphalt and cold mix in the winter months.

Asphalting Paving: Streets employees have started working with the Engineering Division to complete the paving on Capital Improvement Projects. Streets employees will also repair the neighborhood streets using the asphalt paving machine.

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Street Sweeping

Street sweeping is weather dependent and not performed in inclement weather. During the operational months from April to November, the Department of Public Works sweeps more than 5,000 miles of the curb line. Keep in mind that you may not necessarily see the sweeper on your street because operations start at 5:00 a.m. It takes four to six weeks to complete a full sweep of the entire city. City street sweepers also sweep up after car accidents and often assist Public Works construction crews by sweeping up areas prior to asphalt paving.

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Snow and Ice Removal

Snow and ice control is one of the most important and visible activities the Division performs. The Division takes a proactive approach through advance planning, crew training, equipment readiness, deicing agents, monitoring weather forecasts, dispatching crews and public notification.

The Department of Public Works has started to use brine to treat the roadways. The direct application of brine, also known as anti-icing, can be applied to road surfaces up to three days prior to a snow event. Anti-icing is often the most cost-effective and environmentally safe practice in certain winter road maintenance situations.

WINTER PARKING AND SNOW EMERGENCIES


    Snow Emergency Ordinance and Winter Parking Updates Division 52-IV-4 Winter Parking Regulations Article 20-I Emergency Management and Services in General Winter Parking

    Changes to Snow Emergency Ordinance

    At the 15th Regular Common Council Meeting on November 4th, the City of Sheboygan approved updates to its Winter Parking and Snow Emergency Ordinances. These changes aim to improve snow removal efficiency and prioritize public safety during the winter season.

    Key Changes to the Ordinance Winter Parking Adjustments
    • Shortened Winter Parking Restrictions: The winter parking restrictions will now be in effect from December 1 to March 31, a month shorter than previous years.
    • Alternate Side Parking: Alternate side parking will still be in effect from 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM during winter parking season (December 1 to March 31), allowing for effective snow clearing.
    New Snow Emergency Guidelines
    • Expanded Criteria for Snow Emergencies: Snow emergencies can now be declared for a range of winter weather conditions, not just heavy snowstorms or blizzards.
    • All-Day Alternate Side Parking: During a snow emergency, vehicles on non-snow emergency routes will be required to follow all-day alternate side parking, with parking based on the calendar date.
    • Post-Snowplowing: After snow is plowed to the curb on non-snow emergency routes (usually in two or three passes), residents are encouraged to move their vehicles to the plowed side of the street before 12:00 AM the next day.
    • Parking Prohibitions: There will be no parking on snow emergency routes, boulevards, cul-de-sacs, and dead ends during the snow emergency.
    • Suspended One-Side Parking Restrictions: All one-side parking restrictions will be suspended during a snow emergency, allowing for alternate side parking on non-snow emergency routes.
    How the Snow Emergency Will Work
    • Snow Emergency Notification: The Mayor will declare a snow emergency when necessary, with 24-hour public notice Residents will be informed via the City’s social media platforms, local radio stations, and the DPW and Police social media accounts.
    • Prohibited Parking Locations: Once the snow emergency is in effect, parking will be prohibited on:
      • Snow emergency routes
      • Boulevards
      • Cul-de-sacs
      • Dead ends
    • Winter Parking Compliance: Vehicles that are parked in compliance with winter parking rules on the first day of the snow emergency will not be penalized. Once plowing is completed, vehicles must be moved to the opposite side of the street, but before midnight.
    • Duration of Snow Emergency: The snow emergency will remain in effect until it is officially canceled by the Mayor or City Council.
    Penalties for Non-Compliance

    Vehicles that violate snow emergency parking restrictions will be subject to:

    • A $50 parking ticket.
    • Towing of the vehicle to allow for snow removal operations.
    • To retrieve a towed vehicle, the parking ticket must be paid at the Sheboygan Police Department prior to its release.

    These penalties emphasize the importance of compliance to ensure streets are cleared efficiently and public safety is maintained.

    Recommendations for Residents
    • Park Off-Street: Whenever possible, residents are highly encouraged to park off-street during a snow emergency to assist with snow removal efforts.
    • Stay Informed: Stay connected to the City’s social media platforms and local media outlets for updates on snow emergency declarations and parking guidance.
    STAY, WAIT, RELOCATE, REPEAT

    The City encourages residents to follow the simple steps:

    • STAY: Park on the correct side of the street for winter parking.
    • WAIT: Wait for the plows to clear the opposite side of the street.
    • RELOCATE: Move your vehicle to the plowed side before midnight.
    • REPEAT: Keep your car parked on the plowed side for the following day.
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    STREETS & SANITATION

    Division Contacts

    Joel Kolste

    Superintendent of Operations

    Email 920-459-3440

    Mark Wilhelm

    Operations Supervisor

    Email 920-459-3440

    Nate Schanno

    Sewer Foreman

    Email 920-459-3440

    Nick Binsfeld

    Streets Foreman

    Email 920-459-3440

    Shawn Soucheck

    Sanitation Foreman

    Email 920-459-3440

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