Public Works & Parks

Paul J. Moosey, P.E., Commissioner

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News & Announcements

Trash and Recycling Collection Delay: Memorial Day

Trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, May 25, 2020 due to the Memorial Day Holiday. Monday’s collection will be on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 and collections for the rest of the week will be one day later than normal.
Posted: Friday 05/22/20

Preventative Treatment for Harmful Algal Blooms at Indian Lake

The City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks has contract for the application of aluminum sulfate (also known as alum) to Indian Lake for Thursday, May 21, 2020. We advise all persons to stay out of the water, discontinue boat use, and keep their pets out of the water on the day of the treatment. Beaches will be posted prior to the application. The water will be safe to swim in on Friday, May 22, 2020.
Posted: Monday 05/18/20

Spring Street Sweeping—Parking Ban in Sweeping Area

The Street Sweeping Program is designed to collect sand debris—not to collect yard waste.
Posted: Wednesday 05/13/20

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Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day due to Memorial Day on Monday, May 25th.
Posted: Wednesday 05/27/20 6:00 AM

Items containing any human fluid on them should not be placed in recycling bins. Syringes, needles, diapers or other sanitary products are not recyclable and are potentially dangerous to handle by collection crews. This includes masks and gloves. Bins containing these items will...
Posted: Tuesday 05/26/20 7:52 AM

Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day due to Memorial Day on Monday, May 25th.
Posted: Tuesday 05/26/20 6:00 AM

A great way to extend your Lifeguarding certificate by 120 days: This is a new free online 120 day certificate extension course to extend any base level certifications that expire between March 1st - June 30th....
Posted: Monday 05/25/20 10:00 AM

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Green Hill Golf Course

The Division of Parks, Recreation & Cemetery maintains and manages a par 72, 18-hole municipal golf course offering City residents and non-City residents alike an exciting and challenging round of golf.

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.

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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.