Department of Public Works

Location & Hours: 

Public Works (641 S 10th St)

Monday - Friday

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

About

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

 

JULY 4TH COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Trash, recycling, and yard waste collections are canceled on Thursday night, July 3rd. Residents in the Thursday night collection zone are asked to hold their trash and recycling (if applicable) until their next collection night. Please place out both trash and recycling for collection on Monday night, July 7th.

Residents in the Thursday night BLUE yard waste zone are asked to hold their yard waste for one day. Please place out yard waste for collection on Friday night, July 4th.

All collections on Friday night, July 4th, will be collected as normal - the holiday does not affect this collection zone.

 

Current Projects: 

Safe Streets for All (SS4A)
Contact Information
Department of Public Works

Phone

610-437-7587

Popular Services

Bureaus

Events

06 Jul 2025 Curbside Trash and Recycling Sunday 05:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
07 Jul 2025 Street Sweeping Schedule Monday 03:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
08 Jul 2025 Street Sweeping Schedule Tuesday 03:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
09 Jul 2025 Street Sweeping Schedule Wednesday 03:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
10 Jul 2025 Street Sweeping Schedule Thursday 03:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
11 Jul 2025 Street Sweeping Schedule Friday 03:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
31 Aug 2025 Curbside Trash and Recycling Sunday 05:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More