DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

DENNIS GALLAGHER
Director

OFFICE HOURS: M – F, 8:00 to 4:00
PHONE: (570) 348-4180
FAX: (570) 348-0197

- 2019 STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE

- PLOWING INFORMATION - STATE MAINTAINED ROADS

- Refuse and Recycling pick up schedule

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DPW Complex Pictures

The Department of Public Works responsibilities are diverse and complex, covering all four seasons. The Department is
comprised of the Highway Division, the Refuse Division, the Recycling Division, the Traffic Maintenance Division and the
Fleet Maintenance Division. The Department of Public Works is responsible for the collection of all refuse and recycling.

The Highway Division is responsible for a multitude of tasks. They are responsible for maintenance of all City streets
and bridges, avenues, courts and alleys, as well as snow removal from all City streets.

To pick up recycling bins come to 101 West Poplar Street, Scranton, PA 18509.

- Any calls after 4:00 p.m. please contact the dispatcher at (570) 348-4178.
- Any calls regarding traffic lights out or signs down, please contact COMM Center at (570) 348-4141.
- Any calls regarding handicapped signs please call (570) 348-4180 Ext. 15.
- POTHOLE HOTLINE: 570-348-4178

The Department of Public Works observes the following Holidays:

New Years Day Columbus Day
Martin Luther King Day
 Election Day
Easter Monday
 Veterans Day
Memorial Day
 Thanksgiving Day
Independence Day
 Christmas Day
Labor Day  

If a holiday falls in the workweek, all pickup will be delayed by one day.