Environmental Rules in Milwaukee County, WI (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Milwaukee County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Stormwater Management
Milwaukee County bans illicit discharges into its storm sewer system and prohibits illicit connections to it, under Chapter 39 of the county code covering waste disposal on county-owned and leased premises.
Milwaukee County Storm Sewer Discharge Ban
Some RestrictionsMilwaukee County Code of General Ordinances § 39.02(2), (4)
It shall be unlawful for any person to: (1)Dump, deposit or cause to be deposited, dropped, placed, discharged, left, spilled or scattered any hazardous waste, industrial waste, infectious waste, garbage, refuse or other waste material upon any premises owned or leased by the county.(2)Cause or allow an illicit discharge (except as provided in subsection (3))(3)Dye testing and non-stormwater...
Environmental Rules by City in Milwaukee County
3 cities in Milwaukee County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Milwaukee County ordinances
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