Department of Public Works
2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule
2025 Fall Schedule
Saturday September 20th 8:00-Noon
Saturday September 27th 8:00-Noon
by Appointment Only 736-3111
New Location DPW 70 Tapley St, Springfield
Sumner Ave Project (Spring 2025 update)
The contractor has developed an anticipated project schedule. Schedule updates will be provided as the project progresses through regular stakeholder updates, public information meetings, and updates to website information.
Construction is anticipated to start in the Spring of 2025. Schedule information is subject to change.
Get the latest construction and project info
West Street Bridge between Springfield and Ludlow has been closed to traffic
***ATTENTION RESIDENTS***
On Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the direction of MassDOT, the West Street Bridge between Springfield and Ludlow has been closed to traffic.
The bridge has been experiencing issues with a large “bump” on the Springfield side of the bridge due to an expansion joint issue.
Earlier this summer, the City of Springfield hired VHB to inspect the structure and to determine the cause of the “bump”. Based upon their initial inspection the structure itself was deemed safe,
however, it appears that typical bridge segment expansion along the structure is being hindered. The consulting engineer has developed proposed solutions for repair, but the scenarios need to be confirmed through a more detailed underside bridge inspection. The bridge is scheduled to have an underside inspection on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Department of Public Works Director Christopher Cignoli, P.E. stated that “due to the weight restrictions that were placed on the Route 21 Putts Bridge between Springfield and Ludlow, the West Street Bridge has seen a significant increase in heavy vehicles this summer which has added to the problems experienced at the West Street Bridge. We have been monitoring this issue throughout the summer in hopes of keeping the bridge open until the repairs could be completed, however, we reached the point where that is not possible any longer. We hope to complete the inspection and make the necessary repairs as soon as possible.”
Once the underside inspection is completed, it is anticipated that the repair scenarios will be submitted to MassDOT for their review and ultimate approval. At that point the City will complete the necessary repairs to get the bridge re-opened to traffic. The City of Springfield will work with MassDOT on expediting the repairs as soon as possible, with the hopes of completing the repairs in the next couple of months.
Helpful Links
DPW Offices
Department of Public Works Contact Information
For Issues Related to:
| Contact 311 or 736-3111 |
DPW Excavation and Occupancy Permits | Contact: Patrick Garrity pgarrity@springfieldcityhall.com dpwpermits@springfieldcityhall.com Phone: 787-6584 |
Traffic Commission and Board of Public Work Issues | Contact: Hector Velez hvelez@springfieldcityhall.com Phone: 784-4891 |
Site Plan Reviews | Contact: Andrew Krar Phone: 784-4884 |
DPW Contracts | Contact: Peggy Merrill pmerrill@springfieldcityhall.com Phone: 750-2728 |
Other DPW Questions | Phone: 787-6474 |
Immediate Changes to Bulk Pickup
Due to issues surrounding the Coronavirus, the DPW will be enacting the following immediately.
All mattresses and Box Springs to be picked up as part of the City Bulk Collection Services must be placed in plastic mattress bags. These disposal bags are available at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Walmart, and through Amazon, as well as other retailers. If the mattresses and box springs are not properly placed in the bags, they will not be picked up. Mattress plastic bags that come with the purchase of a new mattress / box spring can be reused as long as they are 100% sealed with duct tape. This policy will continue indefinitely until rescinded by the Director of the Department of Public Works.
Permits
All utilities and contractors must be in good standings with the Engineering Division of DPW, which includes 2019 annual utility or contractor license fee and supporting documents. Please contact Patrick Garrity at dpwpermits@springfieldcityhall.com or 413-787-6584 with any questions, as well as to obtain the most current version of the Occupancy Manual.
City Continues Push to Keep Trash out of Recycling Barrel
While the single stream recycling program has doubled the recycling rate of the City, it has not come without some challenges. The biggest challenge facing the program is the putting of non-recyclable items in the blue recycling carts.
Recycling barrels that contain non-recyclable items will be tagged with an orange sticker and not collected. The resident will have to remove the items and put it out on their next collection day.
Hazardous materials and other non-recyclable items placed into recycling containers caused the contamination of 6 loads of recyclable materials in April.
One of the truck loads of recyclable material was contaminated by tar improperly disposed of in the recycling cart. Almost half of the contents of the entire truck were contaminated and had to be hauled to a landfill.
To some it may seem harmless to toss a rogue item into a recycling container. However, we want to make sure people understand that it's far from harmless. The simple act of placing oil or any other non-recyclable material into a recycling container can contaminate an entire load of clean recyclables.
The City will be launching an education campaign to inform residents as to what you can and cannot put in the recycling barrel. The "10 most unwanted list" flyer will be put in the May 28th edition of The Republican and also posted on the City website. This list is comprised of the 10 most commonly found non-recyclable items found in the blue recycling barrel. Flyers will also be available for free at your local library, community center, senior center or by calling customer service at #311.
The City will be utilizing grants from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Springfield MRF Advisory Board in order to fund this outreach initiative.
"Please have your items at the curb by 6:30 am on your Recycling Day for collection."
DPW Pothole Hotline 736-3111
Clearing your Catch Basin Helps Everyone!
Please be advised that it is every property owner’s responsibility to keep their catch basins clear of leaves and debris. There are approximately 23,000 catch basins in the City and we do not have enough personnel to keep up with the demand of removing leaves and litter from the surface of the catch basins.
Also, please note that clean catch basins are instrumental in the proper drainage of streets, this is extremely important during the winter months when the thawing and refreezing of snow banks occurs. We thank you for your consideration and cooperation in this matter.
