Department of Public Works

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IMPORTANT NOTICES:
- Recycle Center will reopen on Jan. 31st at a delayed time of 9 AM.
- Snow Operations are continuing. DPW is working diligently to keep the streets clear, push back the snow and work on sidewalks. We appreciate your patience as we work through snow cleanup.
- Parking Ban in effect for 1/24-1/26 Saturday night thru Tuesday for snow operations.
- * Trash will be delayed by ONE day next week, Jan. 26th per E.L. Harvey 1-800-321-3002. *
- 1/12/26 Level 1 Drought declared. Please follow the link for more information here.
- Christmas Tree pickup, you can bring it to the Recycling Center on Saturday's 8 to 2. Or call E.L. Harvey with questions at 1-800-321-3002.
- If you are interested in the Road Committee (Road Comm) or Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting dates or changes, please see the Town Clerks page or call them directly. They will have the most up to date meeting information.

Mission Statement / Operations Description

The mission of the Department of Public Works is to maintain the Town's water, wastewater, stormwater, traffic systems, and recreational facilities for the protection of the public's safety and improvement of the quality of life for the citizens and businesses of Bellingham.

The Department of Public Works strives to 

  • provide effective street and traffic control maintenance
  • deliver safe, potable drinking water
  • properly treat and dispose of sewage
  • properly maintain and inspect stormwater infrastructure
  • provide safe and secure recreational space 
  • provide recycling of organic refuse efficiently and economically 

These infrastructure programs, constructed and maintained throughout Bellingham's history, are ever evolving to meet the current and future needs of our town. While Public Works personnel are considered "First Responders", we are also considered the "Every Day Responders" enabling the citizens, guests, and businesses of the community to carry out their daily routines in a pleasant and safe atmosphere.

IF YOU ARE REPORTING AN EMERGENCY CONDITION, please call 508-966-5813.
Please use the Staff Contacts for general, non-emergency email only.

CodeRED Emergency Notifications

NOTE CodeRed is DOWN now. Please check back for an updated link. 1/5/26
Please sign up for CodeRED for notifications of water shutdowns, road construction, and other important town-wide messaging.

This will help you stay informed of Town-wide information and emergencies.

CodeRed Emergency Communications Made Easy

DPW INFO

The DPW administration, crew and vehicle garages will be at 215 Depot St. We'll have 2 locations going forward with Depot St being the headquarters. The Parks crew is now at Blackstone street. Our new facility will provide better collaboration, customer interacation, better facility, improved lighting and more parking, and better use of space. This location will provide a better level of service to Bellingham.

The entry door is at the 'Administration' sign and ring the bell for service.

With this move there are some changes occurring. Trash bags will NO longer be available for purchase at the DPW and will be sold ONLY at Market Basket. They are still available at the Town Recycle Center and we are looking to identify a 2nd location in south Bellingham. Another change will be with our office hours. To be more in line with the DPW general hours, which will be Monday thru Friday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM.

Did you know...


We'll start to put some knowledge of Town operations here. You'll find answers to some common questions and information about what the DPW is doing for the community.

Some information

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