Mission

The Public Works Department's mission is to enhance the quality of life of the community and be customer oriented and cost efficient.

With more than 100 employees, the Public Works Department provides and maintains a significant portion of the services and infrastructure that are essential to the health and growth of Harrisonburg.

These services include refuse and recycling collection, street improvements, and the maintenance of traffic signals and street signs. Please select one of the headings to the left to learn more about these services.

City Continues to Respond to Winter Storm. More information. 

** Due to winter storm response, Public Works will not be collecting recycling on Monday February 8, 2010. Due to the holiday scheduled for Monday, February 15, 2010, residents are asked to hold their recycling until Monday, February 22, 2010. **

Citizen Information 

• Holiday Schedule

See when refuse and recycling will be collected. 

•  Christmas Tree Collection

See what options there are for Christmas tree disposal. 

• NEW Yard Debris Schedule

See the new schedule that starts January 1, 2010. 

• Solid Waste Management User Fee

See how this affects your utility bill and what it means for you. 

•  Household Hazardous Waste Collection 
•  The Next Step (Downtown Harrisonburg Streetscape) 
•  Projects and Street Improvements

See what projects and street improvements are planned for your area.