The Public Works department oversees several annual programs that impact the health, convenience, and comfort of city residents and the community. These programs include maintaining and repairing all city streets, bridges, stormwater lines, and sidewalks. Additionally, the department manages a comprehensive traffic signal and signing network. They are responsible for the design of public works projects, the review of related construction, and the maintenance and repair of all city motorized equipment. The department also handles the collection and disposal of solid waste and is in charge of maintaining and repairing city-owned buildings.
SNOWSTORM UPDATE – 1.27.2026
The Recycling Drop Off Center on Martin Luther King Jr Dr has been reopened for public access.
Sunday/Wednesday Night Collection Zones:
Trash and recycling are canceled on Sunday night, January 25. Residents in the Sunday night collection zone are asked to place out both trash AND recycling for collection on Wednesday night, January 28. Up to 10 bags of trash or 4 (32 gallon) trash cans, plus 1 bulk item will be accepted. Residents in the Wednesday Night Blue zone may also place out their yard waste for collection.
Monday/Thursday Night Collection Zones:
Trash, recycling, and yard waste collections are canceled on Monday night, January 26. Residents in the Monday night collection zone are asked to hold their trash and place out for collection on Thursday night, January 29. Up to 10 bags of trash or 4 (32 gallon) trash cans, plus 1 bulk item will be accepted. Monday night recyclers are asked to please hold their recycling until their next scheduled collection - Monday night, February 2. Residents in the Monday night BLUE zone are asked to hold their yard waste until their next scheduled collection - Monday night, February 9.
Tuesday/Friday Night Collection Zones:
Trash, recycling, and yard waste collections are canceled on Tuesday night, January 27. Residents in the Tuesday night collection zone are asked to hold their trash and place out for collection on Friday night, January 30. Up to 10 bags of trash or 4 (32 gallon) trash cans, plus 1 bulk item will be accepted. Tuesday night recyclers are asked to please hold their recycling until their next scheduled collection – Tuesday night, February 3. Residents in the Tuesday night BLUE zone are asked to hold their yard waste until their next scheduled collection - Tuesday night, February 10.