Welcome to the Public Works Department
The John Charest Public Works Facility maintains 300 lane miles, 125 centerline miles of City streets, and 90 miles of sidewalks, including repairs, snow removal, and weekly curbside rubbish collection.
The Department of Public Works is organized into smaller, specialized bureaus to enhance our effectiveness. This structure allows us to focus on different areas of community service with the required expertise. The Bureaus are The Bureau of Engineering, Hatch Hill Landfill, and Central Garage.
Collections
Collections
Rubbish Rules
(Annual and Seasonal)
Holiday Impacts
If an observed holiday falls on a Monday, this does not affect your collection day, it will remain the same. If the holiday falls on a Tuesday or Wednesday your collection day will be the Monday BEFORE, if the holiday falls on a Thursday or Friday it will be collected the FOLLOWING Monday.
No Collection Days 2024
Wednesday, June 19th (Juneteenth Day)
Thursday, July 4th (Independence Day)
Thursday, November 28th (Thanksgiving Day)
Wednesday, December 25th (Christmas Day)
BULKY ITEMS
If you have items that you wish to dispose of that are not part of the regular weekly rubbish collection, Augusta residents can utilize the Hatch Hill Landfill or hire a private hauler. Residents can go up to three (3) trips per calendar year without having to purchase a Hatch Hill Permit, but are required to pay the tipping fee associated with disposal of items.
LEAVES/GRASS CLIPPINGS REMINDER
Grass clippings and leaves are not collected curbside with your regular rubbish. Instead, bring them to Public Works (limit five bags) or Hatch Hill (no limit) for composting.
Rubbish must be at the curb prior to 7:00AM on your assigned collection day but not earlier than 4:00PM. the day before. Containers must be removed from curbside by 9:00PM the day of your collection. The city shall not be responsible for the loss of or damage to metal or plastic containers.
Rubbish shall be placed in solid, whole plastic bags of adequate strength that are tied or sealed securely with a minimum of four (4) cubic feet capacity. Plastic bags may be placed in metal cans or rigid plastic containers with covers, with a minimum height of twenty (20) inches and a maximum height of thirty (30) inches and a maximum of twenty (20) inches in diameter. Bags or containers shall not exceed a gross weight of thirty (30) pounds.
Fall Leaf Collection 2024
Dates: October 7th, October 21st, October 28th, November 4th, and November 18th.
Service provided to residents that have curbside residential trash pick-up at no additional cost. The limit is five bags per residence and we encourage people to use biodegradable leaf bags that can be composted with the leaves.
Household Hazardous Waste Day
Tentative 2025 Date: Saturday, May 17th from 9:00AM to 12:00PM
FAQ Headline
What do we do with leaves & grass clippings?
How do I dispose of my LED bulbs?
How do I dispose of, or recycle old paint?
What day is my collection day?
What can I recycle in the single sort program?
How do I get rid of bulky items (wood, dryers, large furniture, etc.)?
Is there a drop-off site for recyclables?
What can be placed curbside for rubbish collection?
What refuse services are provided?
When does my rubbish get picked up if there is a holiday?
Is winter sand available for residents?
What is the City's policy on winter mailbox damage?
WINTER RUBBISH COLLECTION
During significant forecasted storm events rubbish collection may be cancelled and not collected until your next collection day the following week. This is necessary to free up personnel and equipment to keep our streets and sidewalks plowed and treated.
You can call the rubbish hotline at 207-620-8122 to listen to an automated message on whether rubbish collection has been canceled for the following day. If it is not being cancelled it will be picked up as usual. We will attempt to provide notice on the City web page, social media platforms, and other public service announcements by 7:00PM on the day before your scheduled collection.
Thank you,
City of Augusta Public Works
Department
Contact Information and hours of operation
Mailing Address
16 Cony Street
Augusta, ME 04330
Physical Location
55 North Street
Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: (207) 626-2435
Fax: (207)626-2437
Hours of Operations
Monday to Friday
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM