Commissioner | James A. Jackson Jr.

Interim Deputy Commissioner | Dale Fambrough 

The mission of the Department of Public Works is to deliver industry leading Public Works services that maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure through strong community partnerships, transparent policies, and sustainable procedures utilizing a highly effective and dedicated workforce leading to increased public safety, health and wellness for the residents of Atlanta.

Office of the Commissioner 

The Office of the Commissioner provides leadership and direction for the overall management and operation of the Department Public Works. It provides support services for the management of departmental operations. These support services include human resource and labor relations; budget administration and management; monitoring of contracts, grants, and assessments; communications & community engagement; analysis of operations for improving effectiveness and efficiency; and coordination of legislative affairs for the department.  

Departmental News, Events & Information

Find out about temporary road closures, recycling events, and Public Works events open to the public. 

ATL311

Question or concern for Public Works, or do you want to just report a pothole or hazardous sidewalk? The City of Atlanta is pleased to provide residents and customers with Atlanta 311 (ATL311). 311 is Atlanta’s primary phone number for government information and non-emergency services. Whether you’re a resident, business owner, or visitor, help is just a click or call away. Call 311(Metro Atlanta area only) or (404) 546-0311.
  

Office of Solid Waste Services

The Office of Solid Waste Services is responsible for the collection and disposal management of solid waste within the City of Atlanta. This office is responsible for waste reduction & The Recycling Program; landfill post-closure management; solid waste management and analysis; education and enforcement (S.W.E.E.T.); street sweeping and cleaning; dead animal removal; facilitating The Keep Atlanta Beautiful Program; and assisting with city-wide emergency operations.

There Will Be No Solid Waste Collections on
Monday, January 20, 2020
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Solid Waste Rate Adjustments

Solid Waste Rates Adjustments FAQs

Residential Solid Waste Service Enhancements

Letter to Commercial Property Owners

Find Your Commercial Tier

Office of Transportation

The Office of Transportation is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the City's infrastructure. It provides a variety of services to the residents of Atlanta, internal operating departments, and governmental agencies. This office includes Capital Projects, Technical Services, Infrastructure Project Development, Crew Construction & Maintenance, Condition Assessments and Permits, and
The Public Parking Program.

For more details on the City of Atlanta's On-street Parking Program visit, www.ATLPusmobility.com.

 Weekly Listing of Current Right-of- Way Projects
DPW provides weekly updates on transportation projects that may impact your daily commute.

For a complete list of Capital Improvement Projects currently underway, click here

Renew Atlanta 2015 Infrastructure Bond

In the event of inclement weather, priority 1&2 bridges are the first roadways to be pre-treated/treated to ensure the safest travel.

List of Priority 1&2 Bridges and Overpasses

Office of Fleet Services