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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 : Saturdays, 8:00 am - Noon, April - November

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Yard Site Hours
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The City of Beaver Dam is Hiring Seasonal Employees | Join our summer team!
Departments that are looking include Community Activities and Services, Parks & Forestry, and the Department of Public Works. Consider applying today!
Annual Christmas Tree Pickup 2021 Begins Jan. 4
From Jan. 4 through Jan. 29, City of Beaver Dam residents that receive contracted solid waste collection services from the City may place Christmas trees and boughs free of ornaments, lights and stands curbside for pick...

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Upcoming Events

Sep
18
Bulk Waste Drop Off
8:00 am
Oct
01
Brush Collection
12:00 am
Department of Public Works
Oct
04
Brush Collection
7:00 am
Department of Public Works

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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. For Saturday yard hours see Recent News.

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.