The Public Works Administration spans the work of constructing, altering, demolishing, installing, or repairing things such as roads, schools, and reservoirs.

What does public works cover?

  • Sanitation Services — This refers to the provision of facilities and services for the safe disposal of human waste. This would include concerns such as those pertaining to trash collection and yard waste.

  • Sustainability — Sustainability refers to the maintenance of grounds and green spaces in addition to the accessibility of composting and recycling measures.

  • Infrastructure — Roads, sidewalks, some new building developments and even cemeteries are maintained under public works.

  • Events — Sometimes there are events held by the public works administration within a city or county such as neighborhood cleanup days or recycling events.

How does this apply to me?

Understanding the Services

Knowing whether or not a concern you have about your community is covered by the public works administration is important. Generally, matters about public property are under the public works umbrella.

Using the Services

Accessing the public works offices that serve you makes it possible for you to use their existing services.

Reporting Concerns

You can share concerns covered under the public works administration with the local city and county through online forms, visiting their office, or sending a phone call or email.

How do I reach out?

The county generally provides public works services to the incorporated and unincorporated areas in the county. However, some cities also have a public works program. Here is more information about public works in the Buford Highway Corridor.