Mission

The Public Works Department's mission is to enhance the quality of life of the community and be customer oriented and cost efficient.

With more than 100 employees, the Public Works Department provides and maintains a significant portion of the services and infrastructure that are essential to the health and growth of Harrisonburg.

These services include refuse and recycling collection, street improvements, and the maintenance of traffic signals and street signs. Please select one of the headings to the left to learn more about these services.

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Citizen Information 

• Holiday Schedule - See when refuse and recycling will be collected. 
• Paving Schedule - See what streets will be paved.
• Hazardous Household Waste Collection - See the schedule.
• Projects and Street Improvements - See what projects and street improvements are planned for your area.
• Report Traffic Signal Problems - Click here to fill out online form.
• Report Traffic Sign Problems - Click here to fill out online form.
• Recycling Guide - See what items may be recycled.
• Yard Debris & Bulk Collection - See schedule and what items may be placed out for collection.