Public Works

IMPORTANT MESSAGES ABOUT COVID-19

From the Recycling & Disposal Facility (RDF):
  • April 2, 2020: RDF Sunday Openings Delayed, Household Hazardous Waste Day and Shredding Event, and Paint Drop-Off Days Postponed Until Further Notice.
  • March 31, 2020: A Message to Residents Read Here
  • March 26, 2020: New RDF Procedures Read Here.
From the Water & Sewer Division:
   Grove Street Sewer Rehabilitation Project 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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    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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    Complete Streets Program


    Learn about the Complete Streets program and give input on priority projects through our interactive portal. 



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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