In 1984, the City of Worcester began planning to protect, preserve and expand its supply of potable water. The Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1986 dictated that all surface water supplies must use filtration to treat drinking water if they cannot meet highly stringent water quality and reliability criteria.
-->Residents of Worcester can dispose of household waste via our pay as you throw Yellow Trash Bag program by purchasing official City of Worcester trash bags at various local retailers throughout the City.
Public Notice: We are currently out of replacement recycling bins due to a manufacturing issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and bins will be available again soon.
With the holiday season upon us, there will be an increase in waste. Here we have included some examples of what you should and shouldn't recycle.
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The Residential Parking Program is overseen by the Department of Transportation & Mobility.
According to the City of Worcester Revised Ordinances Chapter 13 §40; No person shall park any vehicle in any area posted "resident parking only" without a properly displayed, valid and current resident parking sticker
The City of Worcester's Parking Enforcement Program is responsible for enforcing parking regulations throughout the City. The Parking Control Officers (PCOs) inform the public about parking regulations and may, when necessary, issue citations for being in violation of those regulations.
Please help keep Worcester safe by clearing fire hydrants and catch basins of snow, debris and other waste. Doing so could mean preventing a flood or fire that could put your life in danger.
When Worcester has a winter storm, the City's goal is to keep the streets cleared and safe. For City crews to accomplish this goal effectively and efficiently, community cooperation is required. Residents are discouraged from parking on the street during any snow storm and are encouraged to plan ahead for alternative off-street parking.
The Winter Parking Ban is designed to keep streets open, safe, and essential traffic moving during snow storms. Residents are discouraged from parking on the street during any snow storm and are encouraged to plan ahead for alternative off-street parking.
Important Notice: As of June 1, 2026, motor vehicle excise payments will be handled by a new online payment partner Tyler Technologies.
Please note that the City of Worcester does not accept online payments other than through the links provided below. Outside payment systems may host fraudulent payment pages illegally purporting to be City of Worcester. Please do not attempt to make any online payments on City obligations except through a link provided through the City's website.