Department of Public Works

Overview

With a mission to provide both Cleveland residents and visitors with activities that improve our quality of life, the Department of Public Works utilizes a proactive, sustainable approach to service.

The Department of Public Works is the City’s third-largest department, with over 1,100 dedicated employees serving Cleveland. The Department is responsible for core services, which each year includes picking up approximately 156,000 tons of waste, spreading an estimated 70,000 tons of salt onto icy roads, painting over 7,000 crosswalks, and providing over 49,000 vacant property service visits.

The Department also maintains City parks and parking lots all while facilitating various leisure opportunities for residents throughout each year.

The Department's main goals include:

• Providing consistent, quality service
• Maintaining both clean neighborhoods and safe streets and sidewalks for pedestrians, motorists, and visitors
• Using a sustainable and proactive approach to provide services and recreational activities that improve the quality of life for Cleveland residents and visitors
• Operate and maintain clean, accessible, vibrant public spaces for exploration, relaxation, and exercise, while connecting culturally diverse venues for sports, entertainment, and educational experiences