PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

The mission of Public Works is to maintain public infrastructure and physical assets, and provide safe and sanitary conditions for City residents and employees. Public Works Facility Renovation In preparation for the Public Works Facility renovation, the Administrative staff, the arborist and the engineer, will be relocating to the Community Center at 7500 Maple Avenue beginning August 16. The Public Works office, at 31 Oswego Avenue, will be closed to the public until the office renovation is complete.Public Works staff phone numbers and email addresses will not change.

After August 17, please go to the Community Center for the following: - payment of heavy trash pick up fee - submit permit applications or payment of permit fees - payment for mulch delivery - purchase of large wheeled trash carts - pick up a compost bin The electronics and compact flourescent light bulbs drop-off will be suspended until the facility re-opens next year. Self hauling of mulch and drop-off of motor oil and antifreeze will continue to be available. Please call 301-891-7633 if you have any questions

Hot Topics:

• Holiday Collection Schedule
• Mulch Delivery - March through October
  

Public Works Office:

31 Oswego Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301.891.7633 Main Number
301.585.2405 Fax

Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Contact Us:

Daryl Braithwaite, Director
301.891.7615

Administrative Office: 301.891.7633
(General Information, Bulk Trash Scheduling, Mulch Delivery Scheduling)

City Engineer: Ali Khalilian
(Stormwater Management, Street Restoration)
301.891.7620

Arborist Office: Todd Bolton
(Tree Removal Permits, Tree Care Advice, Trees in the Right Of Way, Arbor Day Events)
301.891-7612

Right of Way Division:
(Park & Grounds Maintenance; Playground Maintenance; Mowing Program; Leaf Collection; City Street Maintenance; Street Sweeping; City Sign Maintenance; Sidewalk Repair; Snow Removal/Ice Treatment)
301.891-7614

Solid Waste Division: Rohan Ross
(Trash Collection; Recycling Collection; Yard Trimmings Collection)
301.891-7610

Garden Division : Mike Welsh
(Garden Maintenance)
301.891-7622

Permits: Donna Baron
(Permit Processing for Tree Removal/Trimming, Driveway Apron, Dumpster in right of way, Utility cuts)
301.891-7611

SOLID WASTE DIVISION

The City collects refuse, recycling and yard trimmings for all single family homes and most small apartment buildings in the City. Once a week service is offered at the curb. Set out trash, in cans with lids, the night before collection. Limit of 50 pounds per can. More>>

Bulk Items by Appointment (Furniture, Appliances, etc.)

RIGHT OF WAY DIVISION

Right of Way Division:
(Park & Grounds Maintenance; Playground Maintenance; Mowing Program; Leaf Collection; City Street Maintenance; Street Sweeping; City Sign Maintenance; Sidewalk Repair; Snow Removal/Ice Treatment)
301.891.7614

• PARKS & GARDENS
• PARKS MAINTAINED BY OTHERS
• LINK TO LIST OF GARDENS
• LINK TO LIST OF PARKS AND FIELDS WITH DESCRIPTIVE INFO
• LEAF COLLECTION
• STREETS

PERMIT INFORMATION:

A City permit is required for the activities listed below. Applications are available at the Public Works office. Permit fees are listed, payable by check or money order to the City of Takoma Park. Call 301.891.7611 for more information.

• Information About Permits and Licenses

FOR BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION CONTACT MONTGOMERY COUNTY: 240.777. 6370

TREES/CITY ARBORIST

Arborist Office:
(Tree Removal Permits, Tree Care Advice, Trees in the Right Of Way, Arbor Day Events)
301.891.7612

• Pending Tree Permits
• Arborist info, Tree Ordinance, links to Arbor Day Foundation, etc.

Fee: $25

Takoma Park has a stringent Tree Law designed to protect our urban forest. Residents wishing to remove or significantly trim a tree, greater than 7 5/8" in diameter, must apply for a permit. If the tree is dead, dying or hazardous, an application is still required. After the application is received, the Arborist inspects the tree. The property may be posted for a 15 day comment period prior to final decision. If a permit for removal is granted the resident must replant or contribute to the City's Tree Fund. If you are doing any construction work within the root zone of a tree you need to have an approved Tree Protection Plan. Please call the Arborist at 301-891-7612 for details.

• Tree Protection or Removal FAQ's
• Tree Removal Permit/Waiver Application (pdf)
• Tree Impact Assessment (pdf)
• Tree Protection Application (pdf)
• Tree Selection Guide
• Takoma Park Code: Title 12, Trees and Vegetation

DUMPSTER PLACEMENT OR STORAGE POD IN THE STREET:

Fee: $25

To place a construction dumpster or pod temporarily on the public right of way or City street.

• Dumpster Permit

DRIVEWAY APRON INSTALLATION:

Fee: $25

To install a new apron or enlarge or replace an existing driveway apron. For more information call 301.891.7633.

• Driveway Apron Permit

STORMWATER PERMIT:

Takoma Park maintains the system of storm drains and underground pipes that manages storm water. Residents are charged an annual fee to pay for maintenance of the system. If you have a question about stormwater management or want to report a flooding or drainage. More>>

If you are building a new residential or commercial building on expanding an existing building you need to contact the City Engineer to discuss a stormwater management plan or apply for a stormwater management permit. Call 301-891-7620.

• Stormwater Management Concept Approval Application
• Stormwater Management Permit Application
• Stormwater Conservation in Your Backyard

UTILITY WORK:

The City requires PEPCO, Verizon, Washington Gas and Cable companies to apply for permits when working in the right of way.

CONTACTING UTILITIES

• Verizon: 301.954.6260
• PEPCO: 202.833.7500
• Washington Gas: 703.750.1400
• Wash. Suburban Sanitary Commission: 301.206.4002