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Jay J. Fink, P.E., Commissioner

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Trash and Recycling Collection Delay: Independence Day

Trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, July 4, 2022 due to the Independence Day Holiday. Monday’s collection will be on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 and collections for the rest of the week will be one day later than normal.
Posted: Friday 07/01/22

No Delay for Trash and Recycling Pickup in Worcester on Juneteenth Day Holiday

There will be no delay to the collection of trash and recycling in the City of Worcester on Monday, June 20, 2022. Trash and recycling pickup will continue as scheduled and will not be affected by the Juneteenth Day Holiday. The rest of the week will also remain on a normal schedule.
Posted: Friday 06/17/22

Chandler Street Yard Waste Site Closing Early Wednesday, June 15

The yard waste drop off site located at 300 Chandler Street will be closing early at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 due to graduation events taking place at Foley Stadium. The yard waste drop-off sites located at 299 Clark Street will be open from 8:30AM to 3:00PM and 1065 Millbury St. will be open from 8:30AM to 7:00PM.
Posted: Tuesday 06/14/22

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Posted: Friday 07/01/22 3:12 PM

Trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, July 4, 2022 due to the Independence Day Holiday. Monday's collection will be on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 and collections for the rest of the week will be one day later than normal.
Posted: Friday 07/01/22 1:42 PM

City of Worcester Department of Public Works and Parks updated their profile picture.
Posted: Friday 07/01/22 10:35 AM

City of Worcester Department of Public Works and Parks updated their cover photo.
Posted: Friday 07/01/22 10:35 AM

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Beaches, Pools & Spray Parks

The City of Worcester has one pool, two spray parks and four beaches. The City is also home to three state beaches and pools. All sites are open to the public 12 to 7 p.m. everyday during the summer.

Construction Activity

View a list of scheduled construction related activity for resurfacing, water and sewer work city-wide. Motorists are advised that there will be traffic delays at these locations.

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.

Leaf & Yard Waste Drop-Off Sites Open

The Worcester Public Works Department operates three yard waste drop-off sites for all Worcester residents, open April through November.

Seasonal Employment

The City of Worcester offers many opportunities for young people to obtain employment at various levels, from supervisory to staff. Interested candidates should follow the instructions for each opening in order to apply for the position(s) of interest.

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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.