10 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 255-3040
Department of Public Works
The Harrisburg Department of Public Works is comprised of several offices including Sanitation (solid waste and recycling); highway (street maintenance, sweeping, plowing); Demolition (removing blighted properties); and Vehicle Management (maintaining the City's fleet).
The Department of Public Works maintains public infrastructure; manages the municipal solid waste collection; and ensures a healthy, safe, and natural environment through the elimination of blight and illegal dumping. We are committed to providing efficient and effective high-quality customer service to the citizens and visitors of Harrisburg.
The Department of Public Works maintains the streets and greenway trails throughout Harrisburg. DPW bolsters neighborhood pride; protects our investment in infrastructure; and promotes the safe, efficient movement of people, vehicles, and goods. The Department of Public Works monitors and protects the environment in the City of Harrisburg with the help of our residents and visitors, DPW responds to questions and concerns on a number of topics,;including but not limited to, air and water pollution; open burning; illegal discharges; and water quality.
These Events Were Made Possible Through the Hard Work
and Dedication of the Department of Public Works
| Harrisburg City New Year's Eve Celebration! |
Annual Christmas Caroling with Students from St. Stephen's Episcopal School! |
2024 Winter Wonderland at Camp Curtain |
| Senior Field-trip With the Mayor to the Harrisburg Christmas and Gift Show! |
1st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting |
The Holidays in Harrisburg - Holiday Murals and Christmas Tree Set-up! |
| A New Tomorrow and The Pillars of Empowerment Center Ribbon Cutting |
Midwest Food Bank PA tour with Mayor Wanda Williams |
Third Annual Bash at The Brownstone fun! |
Watch Public Works in Action
Complaint or Concern? We Are Here to Help.
Frequently Asked Questions
https://paylocalgov.com/harrisburg-pa.
Payments can be made with VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and PayPal.
Residents can call (888) 877-0450 to make credit card payments by phone Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Other than the convenience fee, there is no additional charge for making a payment over the phone.
Electronic kiosk is available to make payments with VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and PayPal.
The kiosk will be available 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The kiosk has ample free parking.
Residents will not be able to pay trash bills with cash or checks at the Public Works Building.
One of the following convenience fees will be added to your payment:
1. Online
Payments can be made through the website:https://paylocalgov.com/harrisburg-pa.
Payments can be made with VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and PayPal.
2. Telephone
Residents can call (888) 877-0450 to make credit card payments by phone Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Other than the convenience fee, there is no additional charge for making a payment over the phone.
3. City of Harrisburg’s Public Works Building, 1820 Paxton Street
Electronic kiosk is available to make payments with VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and PayPal.
The kiosk will be available 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The kiosk has ample free parking.
Residents will not be able to pay trash bills with cash or checks at the Public Works Building.
One of the following convenience fees will be added to your payment:
- Credit card convenience fee is 2.35% ($1.00 minimum)
- Debit card convenience fee is 1.50% ($1.00 minimum)
4. MLK Building
Until further notice the MLK Center (10 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101) will only be able to accept payments in cash, check or money order. Payments can be mailed, brought to our office or placed in the City Drop Box. The Drop Box is located outside of the MLK Government Center to the right of the rear entrance.
You can use the Pothole Report Form or you can call 311. Your request will be forwarded to the Street Repair Supervisor.
Capital Region Water performs street sweeping in Harrisburg as one method to prevent dirt and grit from entering storm drains and reaching local water ways. You can learn more at capitalregionwater.com/streetsweeping or contact Capital Region Water at 888-510-0606.
Leaf Collection Dates: November 1st- December 1st
Do’s & Don’ts of Leaf Collection:
If the leaves fall late, leaf collection may be extended until the first major snowfall.
Do’s & Don’ts of Leaf Collection:
- DO put leaves in brown paper bags the night before sweeping day.
- DO pile leaves on the street, but pile LEAVES ONLY!
- DO follow street schedule of sweeping.
- DON’T put leaves in plastic bags.
- DON’T pile leaves on the curb.
- DON’T pile leaves in front of drains.
If the leaves fall late, leaf collection may be extended until the first major snowfall.