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About the Public Works Department

Public Works handles the proper collection and disposal of trash and recyclables for more than 350,000 households. The department also handles the maintenance of city-owned properties, such as City Hall and the Calvin C. Goode Building, as well as the purchase and maintenance​​​ of city-owned vehicles.

Public Works is committed to creating a sustainable Phoenix through positive resource management. In 2013, the department launched its waste diversion initiative, Reimagine Phoenix, with a citywide goal of diverting 40 percent of trash from the landfill by the year 2020.

The Public Works Department has internship opportunities. Please read more about our internship program, if you are interested interning with Public W​​orks. 

The department's vision, mission statement and goals are included in the department's 2016-2021 Strategic Plan.

Solid Waste Apprenticeship program

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Calendar of Events

 

 

Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/publicworks/2878Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection Washington Park (pool parking lot)12/13/2019 2:00:00 PM12/13/2019 7:00:00 PMGP0|#00f2d7b1-f9f9-4893-b988-48eb933fb476;L0|#000f2d7b1-f9f9-4893-b988-48eb933fb476|Public Works;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​​​HHW events are only for city of Phoenix residential solid waste customers. Proof of city of Phoenix solid waste service is required. Please bring your current city of Phoenix city services bill showing solid waste fees AND a matching photo ID.​​ For more information, please visit https//www.phoenix.gov/publicworks/hhw ​ ​Washington Park - 6655 N. 23rd Ave.
Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/publicworks/2879Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection Washington Park (pool parking lot)12/14/2019 2:00:00 PM12/14/2019 7:00:00 PMGP0|#00f2d7b1-f9f9-4893-b988-48eb933fb476;L0|#000f2d7b1-f9f9-4893-b988-48eb933fb476|Public Works;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​​​HHW events are only for city of Phoenix residential solid waste customers. Proof of city of Phoenix solid waste service is required. Please bring your current city of Phoenix city services bill showing solid waste fees AND a matching photo ID.​​ For more information, please visit https//www.phoenix.gov/publicworks/hhw ​ ​Washington Park - 6655 N. 23rd Ave.
Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/publicworks/2880Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection Cesar Chavez Park1/10/2020 2:00:00 PM1/10/2020 7:00:00 PMGP0|#00f2d7b1-f9f9-4893-b988-48eb933fb476;L0|#000f2d7b1-f9f9-4893-b988-48eb933fb476|Public Works;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​​​HHW events are only for city of Phoenix residential solid waste customers. Proof of city of Phoenix solid waste service is required. Please bring your current city of Phoenix city services bill showing solid waste fees AND a matching photo ID.​​ For more information, please visit https//www.phoenix.gov/publicworks/hhw ​ Cesar Chavez Park - 7858 S. 35th Ave.

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Contact Us

Public Works Department
602-262-6251
cityservicesbill@phoenix.gov