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Location:

250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Telephone:

Phone: 650-329-2295

Hours:

Mon-Thu 7:30-5:30pm
Fri 8-5pm

Welcome to the Public Works Department. Glenn Roberts, the department director, is responsible for the approval, construction, maintenance and management of Palo Alto's public facilities, streets, sidewalks, street trees; parking lots and storm drains. The Public Works Department is also responsible for the administration and operation of the Palo Alto landfill and Regional Water Quality Control Plant; and administration of the National Flood Insurance Program. In addition, Public Works maintains the entire City fleet with full equipment replacement, preventative maintenance and fueling. Follow the links on this page to learn more about our programs and services.

News Updates

About the Public Works DepartmentWelcome to the Department of Public Works website.

Alma Street Storm Drain Improvement ProjectWork has begun on Storm Drain and will ontinue through February 2010

New Refuse Rates Effective July 1, 2009New refuse rates for residential, business and commercial collections.

March 2009 Brings Changes to the LandfillCommercial Garbage no longer accepted; some recyclables are.

2009-10 Annual Street Maintenance Program2009-10 Annual Street Maintenance Program

Debris Hauling RequirementsBeginning July 1, 2009, new requirements have been established.

Garbage, Recycling and Holiday Tree Pick-up ScheduleGreenWaste provides regular scheduled collection service throughout the year except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

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