Scranton, Pennsylvania - Department of Public Works

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

DENNIS GALLAGHER
Director

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

- 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.