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1. Where and when can I bring my leaves, grass clippings and branches?

There are certain times of the year the Department of Public Works, located at 833 Hildreth Street, allows residents to bring in grass, brush, and leaves to the compost site.

UPDATE:

This year's Spring Compost Dates are now posted!

The compost site will accept leaves, brush and grass clippings only with proof of residency.

2. What does Dracut Public Works manage?

The Town of Dracut is responsible for the maintenance and operations of 160 miles of public, 77 miles of drainage infrastructure, over 4000 drainage structures (catch basins, outfalls, culverts, detention ponds).  

3. What are some every day activities that can generate non-point-source pollution?

How Can Nonpoint Source Pollution (NPS) Be Locally Controlled?

NPS pollution arises from everyday human activities. Here are a few homeowner good housekeeping practices that can make a big difference

Things that generate non-point-source pollution...

4. What do the staff at the DPW do?

The primary responsibility of the DPW staff is to maintain all public roadways, public parks, public vehicles, public sewer lines, public drainage lines, and public waterbodies. It is also the Departments responsibility to conduct and oversee infrastructure improvement projects.  

5. How many divisions of the DPW are there?

The Department of Public Works (DPW) consists of multiple divisions and departments. The divisions that fall under Public Works are: 

• Cemetery
• Highway
• Parks
• Trees
• Snow & Ice
• Vehicle Maintenance 

Other Departments that fall under Public Works are: 

• Animal Control
• Engineering
• Stormwater
• Sewer/Kenwood Water

6. Who do I call or email to report a streetlight outage?

Contact Tina Rivard - through the Department of Public Works - Stormwater Division at 978-770-2578 or email Tina Rivard.

7. When do I need a Street Opening Permit?

The Department of Public Works (DPW) has listed the requirements for when a Street Opening Permit is needed online for your convivence!

If you have any additional questions please Contact the DPW.

Street Opening Permit Info