Public Works

Our department's mission is to provide essential and quality-of-life services to the residents of Sanford in the most courteous, convenient, and cost-effective manner.

Department Overview

The Public Works Department at the City of Sanford consists of five divisions.

DivisionResponsible for:
FacilitiesBeautification and maintenance of municipal facilities
GroundsBeautification and maintenance of grounds owned or maintained by the City
Parks Programming, beautification, and maintenance of municipal parks 
Transportationmaintenance of the City’s streets and all City vehicles/equipment
Waste Servicestrash/recycling collection 


Public Works Service Center

The Public Works Service Center is the hub of the department and also home to TriRiver Water's water and wastewater crews. The Service Center's representatives are able to quickly answer questions and resolve concerns specific to trash and recycling, street closures and potholes, water and wastewater, parks, compost, and more. 

The Public Works Service Center is available by phone at 919-775-8247 from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. For solid waste, parks, or streets emergencies outside of regular business hours, call 919-775-8268.