City of Palo Alto Website - Public Works Department

TEXT VERSION

Home

Living in Palo Alto

Business in Palo Alto

Visiting Palo Alto

Environment in Palo Alto

Arts, Parks & Recreation

Know Zone

Departments

Emergency Information

Public Works Home

Flood + Storm

Environmental Compliance

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

Take the Recycling and Composting Ordinance SurveyPlease take a few moments to help in the development of the Recycling and Composting Ordinance.

Recycling and Composting OrdinancePublic meetings and community discussion are helping Palo Alto develop its new ordinance.

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

Flood Zone Information AvailableInformation about your property’s flood zone designation is available from the Public Works Department.

Planned California Avenue Streetscape Improvements Now UnderwayCalifornia Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project Update

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

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

[more]