Jay J. Fink, P.E., Commissioner
Trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, May 27, 2024, due to the Memorial Day Holiday. Monday’s collection will be on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, and collections for the rest of the week will be one day later than normal.
Posted: Friday 05/24/24
The Street Sweeping Program is designed to collect sand debris—not to collect yard waste.
Posted: Thursday 05/16/24
The Street Sweeping Program is designed to collect sand debris—not to collect yard waste.
Posted: Wednesday 05/15/24
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Announcement: On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, from 8:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m will be the next Household Hazardous Waste Day!...
Posted: Thursday 06/27/24 12:44 PM
Trash and recycling will not be collected on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, due to the Juneteenth Holiday. Wednesday's collection will be on Thursday, June 20, Thursday's collection will be on Friday June 21, and Friday's collection will be on Saturday, June 22.
Posted: Tuesday 06/18/24 6:00 PM
In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, all residential bulk waste and yard waste sites will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024....
Posted: Tuesday 06/18/24 3:00 PM
The yard waste drop-off site located at 300 Chandler Street will be closed on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, due to graduation events taking place at Foley Stadium. The yard waste drop-off sites located at 299 Clark Street will be open from 8:30AM to 3:00PM and 1065 Millbury St. will...
Posted: Tuesday 06/11/24 1:38 PM
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The City of Worcester has one pool, two spray parks and four beaches. The City is also home to three state beaches and pools. All sites are open to the public during the summer.
The Division of Parks, Recreation & Cemetery maintains and manages a par 72, 18-hole municipal golf course offering City residents and non-City residents alike an exciting and challenging round of golf.
The Worcester Public Works Department operates three yard waste drop-off sites for all Worcester residents, open April through November.
The City of Worcester offers many opportunities for young people to obtain employment at various levels, from supervisory to staff. Interested candidates should follow the instructions for each opening in order to apply for the position(s) of interest.
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