Public Works / Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

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Who We Are & What We Do

The Department of Public Works (DPW) operates under the guidance of the operations committee. The DPW provides maintenance and construction service operations on City facilities including:

Street repair
Snow plowing
Street lighting
Traffic signals

Oversees city's waste and recycling programs
Stormwater management systems
Conducts some maintenance & repair to city's sanitary sewer and water systems

Department of Public Works
640 S Center St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
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Phone: (920) 887-4635
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Office Hours:
7:00 am - 12 pm 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Mon - Fri

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Recent News

Fall Leaf Collection 2020
Starting Thursday, October 15, 2020, leaves, grass rakings, garden vines and stalks may be placed in terrace areas at the street edge, in loose piles, for collection by Public Works personnel. This collection will conti...
Bulk Pick Up
Curbside bulk waste collection is scheduled for each resident’s first garbage collection day in October (October 1-7 collection routes). Bulk items collected curbside include, non-metal furniture, (sofas, mattresse...
City of Beaver Dam COVID-19 Reopening Plan
City of Beaver Dam Reopening Plan, includes City Department policies and procedures for reopening the City of Beaver Dam. Due to the changing nature of the situation, this is fluid document that may change over ti

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Upcoming Events

Oct
31
Electronics Recycling Event
9:00 am
Nov
04
Bulk Waste Drop Off
4:00 pm
Nov
21
Bulk Waste Drop Off
8:00 am

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Garbage & Recycling Service

Garbage & Recycling Service

Garbage & Recycling Service

Click the title to find more resources such as disposal guidelines, disposal instructions for specific items, recycling information, bulk pick up information, and more!

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Yard Waste Collection & Drop Off Guidelines

Yard Waste Collection & Drop Off Guidelines

Yard Waste Collection & Drop Off Guidelines

During select times, yard waste is collected for residents by the City of Beaver Dam Public Works crews. Yard waste can also be disposed of by city residents year round at the Public Works Garage. Check out the guidelines for collection and drop off.

Streets & Street Parking

Streets & Street Parking

Streets & Street Parking

Did you know Beaver Dam has over seventy miles of streets in the city? The Department of Public Works is responsible for street maintenance responsibilities.

Traffic Signals, Signs & Lights

Traffic Signals, Signs & Lights

Traffic Signals, Signs & Lights

The Department of Public Works maintains all city-owned intersection traffic signals and ornamental street lights on metal poles. Street lights on wooden poles are maintained by Alliant Energy.

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Snow & Ice

Snow & Ice

Snow & Ice

The Department of Public Works performs all street snow & ice removal services within the City and sidewalks on fronting city-owned properties or easements. Learn more about the process as well as the snow and ice removal policies for properties.