Public Works

 
From the Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF):
  • The Reusables Area is closed until Spring 2021
  • A COVID-19 Letter to Residents Read Here
  • Street Occupancy Closure Notice Read Here


Public Works Building

The Town of Wellesley Department of Public Works is dedicated to providing in a safe and cost effective manner the essential, emergency, and maintenance services, together with information and planning support, to protect, maintain, and improve the Town's assets and infrastructure for the safety and well being of the community.

Spotlights

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    #Think Blue Wellesley


    Take photos of important storm water subjects, post them on social media, and win! Join the #ThinkBlueWellesley campaign. 



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    Softball Fields Renovation 


    The DPW is overseeing the renovations of Lee softball field and the Hunnewell multi-purpose field.
    Learn more.
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    RDF Hours and Special Events


    View the calendar of events and hours at the Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF).
    Read more.

Whenever possible, the Town of Wellesley manages all public land with organic alternatives. Watch this video to learn about the DPW's participation in the "Healthy Yard" campaign.

DPW Notices

  1. DPW Newsletter 2020
  2. FY2020 DPW Overview
  3. Right of Way Notice 2019
  4. Public Ways Notice
  5. DPW Benchmarking Update 2017.10.18
  6. Synthetic Turf Field Rules and Regulations (PDF)
  7. Street Opening Permit Notice 2020

Forms & Documents

Streets

  1. Accepted.Unaccepted Street List 2018
  2. Engineering Division Driveway Aprons and Curb Cut Policy (PDF)
  3. Petition for Repairs for Private Ways (PDF)
  4. Public Private Trench Excavations and Work in the Public Way (PDF)
  5. Public-Way-Excavation-Rules-and-Specifications-PDF

Water & Sewer

  1. Sewer Rules and Regulations (PDF)
  2. Sewer Service Connection Procedures and Specifications (PDF)
  3. Water Rules and Regulations (PDF)
  4. Cross Connection Approval

Recycling & Disposal

  1. Recycling Guide (PDF)
  2. RDF Rules Regulations

Stormwater

  1. Municipal Stormwater Regulations (PDF)

Misc.

  1. Cone and Barricade Request Form