Community in Action Strategies: ‘No Dumping’ Sewer Stencils
Safe & Sound utilizes a variety of strategies that involve residents, youth and volunteers in cleaning up blighted areas and improving community safety. Many of these strategies are based on CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles and work towards making neighborhoods safer and bringing residents together to develop relationships and a sense of community. The goal of Community in Action strategies is to develop projects that can be run simultaneously which are scalable depending on the number of volunteers, community need and material resources available.
Sewer Grate “No Dumping” Stencils
Illegal dumping of anti-freeze, oil, and household chemicals in sewer drains is a significant problem in many parts of the central city. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has been supportive of efforts to stencil sewer grates in alleys and on curbs to send a message to residents about the danger of illegal dumping. MMSD can provide a one hour training and all of the tools, supplies and safety equipment necessary to get the job done.
Volunteer crews of 3 to 5 people are required as well as spray paint and stencils or “no dumping” decals. In addition, a broom, safety cones and vests are required. Sewer grate stenciling can be conducted alongside other alley efforts simultaneously and leaves a lasting message of the days efforts.
Sewer Grate “No Dumping” MMSD Stencil/Decal Team
- 4-6 volunteers per team
Supplies provided by MMSD
- “No Dumping” Stencil
- “No Dumping” Decals
- White spray paint
- Safety vests
- Traffic cones
- Broom and dustpan
Provided by volunteers
- Gloves
Sewer Grate Stenciling Volunteer Job Description
