Public Works & Parks

Paul J. Moosey, P.E., Commissioner

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To request services or report problems, call 508-929-1300 or submit your request online through our online customer service center.

News & Announcements

Water Main Break on Pleasant Street at Baxter Street

The Department of Public Works and Parks Water Division is working to repair a water main break on Pleasant St. at the intersection of Baxter St.
Posted: Thursday 03/19/20

DPW&P Construction Activity Traffic Advisory

The Department of Public Works & Parks (DPW&P) advises motorists that there may be traffic delays at the following locations where DPW&P resurfacing, water, or sewer related construction activity will take place during the week beginning March 16, 2020. The usual hours of work will be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See the list of streets below or view the list and an updated map at the link below:
Posted: Friday 03/13/20

DPW&P Construction Activity Traffic Advisory

The Department of Public Works & Parks (DPW&P) advises motorists that there may be traffic delays at the following locations where DPW&P resurfacing, water, or sewer related construction activity will take place during the week beginning March 2, 2020. The usual hours of work will be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See the list of streets below or view the list and an updated map at the link below:
Posted: Friday 02/28/20

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Are you looking for ways that you can recycle better? Check out this informative video by Casella. Don't forget to share tips with your family, friends and colleagues!...
Posted: Friday 03/27/20 7:37 AM

Posted: Thursday 03/26/20 12:07 PM

Recycling Tip: Corrugated cardboard boxes can be placed with your curbside recycling. Corrugated cardboard should be flattened and broken down into 2' max pieces.
Posted: Thursday 03/26/20 7:41 AM

Please keep plastic shopping bags out of your recycle bin. At the recycling sorting facility, bags get caught in the sorting machinery, causing work stoppage and the potential for injuries. https://vimeo.com/291820344
Posted: Wednesday 03/25/20 7:29 AM

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Hope Cemetery Spring Cleanup 2020

The City of Worcester DPW – Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Division respectfully requests that all Fall/Winter decorations, flowers, fences and/or religious objects be removed from the lots including Babyland/Children's Garden by Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Household Hazardous Waste Day

The City of Worcester holds drop-off days specifically for household hazardous waste. Household hazardous waste drop-off is by appointment only. We will only accept waste from Worcester residents and proof of residency is required.

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.