Public Works & Parks

Jay J. Fink, P.E., Commissioner

Top Services

Private Street Information
Trash & Recycling Guide
Water Quality Report
Water/Sewer Bill Payments
Winter Parking Ban
To request services or report problems, call 508-929-1300 or submit your request online through our online customer service center.

News & Announcements

Trash and Recycling Collection Delay: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, January 18, 2021 due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Monday’s collection will be on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 and collections for the rest of the week will be one day later than normal.
Posted: Friday 01/15/21

Pearl-Elm Garage to be Temporarily Closed on Saturday, January 9

The Pearl-Elm Garage located at 20 Pearl St. will be temporarily closed on Saturday, January 9, 2021 between the hours of 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to ongoing construction.
Posted: Thursday 01/07/21

Trash and Recycling Collection Delay: New Year’s Day

Trash and recycling will not be collected on Friday, January 1, 2021 due to the New Year’s Day Holiday. Friday’s collection will be on Saturday, January 2, 2021.
Posted: Thursday 12/31/20

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Posted: Wednesday 01/27/21 8:27 AM

January 26, 2021: DPW&P Water Division is working to repair a water main break in the area of 51 Coes Street. Area residents may experience no water, rusty water or low water pressure.
Posted: Tuesday 01/26/21 2:24 PM

Posted: Tuesday 01/26/21 1:52 PM

January 26, 2021: DPW&P Water Division is working to repair a water main break at the intersection of Edgewood Street and Lovell Street. Area residents may experience no water, rusty water or low water pressure.
Posted: Tuesday 01/26/21 11:40 AM

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Prevent Frozen Pipes

As cold weather sets in, learn how to help prevent frozen pipes in your home.

Winter Parking Ban

The Winter Parking Ban is designed to keep streets open, safe and essential traffic moving during snow storms. The PERMANENT BAN will remain in effect from December 1st through April 30th.

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Programs & Initiatives

Clean Worcester Waters
The City of Worcester is developing a long-term plan that will help prioritize investments in our water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure for the next 50 years.

Main Street Reimagined
The City is embarking on a long-overdue $11 million top-to-bottom reconstruction of Main Street. This is not simply a repaving project. This is a complete reimagining of Main Street.

Children and Staff Raising Their Hands in a Circle in a Park

Recreation Worcester
Recreation Worcester is a free year-round out-of-school time program run by the City of Worcester. Through after-school programs, students will engage with program staff and community partners in enriching, athletic, artistic and academic programming.

Small Wireless Facilities in the Right of Way
For those seeking to locate wireless facilities within the right of way, please review our "Small Cell" page for complete details and permit application.