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Department of Public Works

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The Department of Public Works has a multifaceted set of responsibilities that span all four seasons. Comprising the Highway, Refuse, Recycling, Engineering, Traffic Maintenance, and Fleet Maintenance Divisions, the Department is in charge of managing the collection of all refuse and recycling materials

Questions or Concerns?

For general inquiries, please contact the dispatcher at 570.348.4178

For traffic lights our or signs down, please contact COMM center at 570.348.4141

For street lights out, please contact DPW by calling 570.348.4180 ext. 13 and provide the location and pole number if possible.

For pothole or street issues, please contact the dispatcher at 570.348.4178

Scott Gassenmeyer, Director

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Email:
sgassenmeyer@scrantonpa.gov

Refuse and Recycling Information

News and Announcements

Observed Holidays

The Department of Public Works observes the following holidays:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Easter Monday
  • Veteran’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Independence Day
  • Christmas Day
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day

If a holiday falls on a weekday, all collections for refuse and recycling will be delayed by ONE (1) day.

Bureau of Refuse and Recycling
Dedicated to managing the city’s waste collection and recycling efforts. This includes regular trash pickup, recycling services, and educating residents on proper waste disposal and recycling practices.
Bureau of Engineering
Delivers professional engineering design for a wide range of City-sponsored infrastructure projects, encompassing sanitary sewers, storm drainage, potable water systems, streets, bridges, and various transportation and environmental initiatives.
Bureau of Garages
Operates a comprehensive fleet of vehicles and equipment to meet the diverse needs of the city.
Bureau of Traffic Maintenance
Responsible for the repair and upkeep of signs, traffic signals, pedestrian signals, and crosswalks.
Bureau of Highways
Responsible for a multitude of tasks including the maintenance of all city streets, bridges, avenues, courts and alleys, as well as snow removal from all city streets.
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