General Info

Governed by the City of Scranton, the Department of Public Works offers repair and maintenance services for streets, bridges, courts and roadways. The department governs the highway, refuse, fleet maintenance, recycling and traffic maintenance divisions. It is responsible for the collection of all refuse and recycling products, such as newspapers, magazines, phonebooks and catalogs, as well as aluminum and steel cans, glass and plastic bottles. The department designs and manages the construction of public facilities. The Department of Public Works offers snow removal and street cleaning services. It coordinates street excavation work, enforces litter laws, and removes graffiti and illegal signs. The department provides architectural, civil, structural and mechanical engineering services, including project and construction management.