Public Works

Snow, Weather, and Emergency Information

For information on snow, weather, and emergency notifications, visit the City’s Snow Center page.

To Report a Missed Trash Pick-Up, Pothole, and more 

To contact the DPW to report a missed trash pick-up, report a pothole, etc, visit the City’s Citizen Request page. The Gloucester Department of Public Works is comprised of six divisions:

The business office on Poplar Street is the main contact point for all divisions.

UNFORTUNATELY,  WE CAN NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS, WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT CASH OR CHECKS.

After Hours Contact Information

  • For any after hours emergency situations concerning the Gloucester Department of Public Works, please contact the Gloucester Police Department at (978) 283-1212.
  • If your emergency is related to a STEP sewer system or City-maintained grinder sewer system, please call (800) 499-9070.
  • If your trash or recycling was missed, call JRM Hauling & Recycling at (800) 323-4285.

Summer Employment - Lifeguard, Lot Attendant and Laborer Applications

The Department of Public Works offers seasonal positions for students in college or heading off to college in the Fall.

Summer Employment Application (PDF)

  1. July 3rd Events and Road Closures

    Chief Edward Conley and the Gloucester Police Department would like to share information on events, road closures, and parking during the city's July 3 Independence Day celebrations. Read on...

  2. Pay As You Throw Trash Bag Update

    The use of PAYT bags (either purple or blue) will be required for trash pick up as of Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Read on...

  3. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF TRASH BAG POLICY

    TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF TRASH BAG POLICY - TUESDAY, JUNE 28 - TUESDAY, JULY 5. Read on...

  4. Riverside & Niles Beach Pump Station Upgrades

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  5. Construction improvements to the City's Sewer System - City-owned Sewer Pump Stations

    Construction improvements to the City's sewer system at four City-owned sewer pump stations are currently ongoing and are being financed by the Massachusetts Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF #4506). Read on...

  6. Construction improvements to the City's Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF)

    Construction improvements to the City's Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) are currently ongoing and are being financed by the Massachusetts Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF #4503). The CWSRF program is Read on...