What We Do

Mission Statement

The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides a wide range of services to the citizens of Laurel. Services include residential and commercial refuse and recycling collection, street and sidewalk maintenance and repair, storm drain maintenance, tree management, engineering solutions for public safety, effective management of the Capital Improvement Program, which includes upgrading roads, sidewalks and curb and gutters, maintenance of the automotive fleet, snow and ice removal and quick and effective responses to inclement weather damage.

DPW at Work

The mission of the Department is to provide the best possible services to our residents in the most efficient, professional and economical way possible.

Emergencies

During off-duty hours, please call the communications clerk at the Police Department Non-Emergency phone at 301-498-0092 or the Police Emergency Line at 301-725-3000.

Services We Provide

The Department of Public Works provides a variety of services to maintain the right-of-way for the City residents. In addition, to refuse and recycling pickups, the Department of Public Works provides:

• Snow removal
• Street repair
• Sidewalk repair
• Storm drain clearing
• Street tree management
• Traffic control studies
• Mosquito control
• Handicap parking
• Bike paths
• Acts as a liaison for our residents to the local public-private utilities

More information about these services can be found on their respective pages.