Department of Public Works

Cleon L. Cauley, Sr., Commissioner


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The Department of Public Works provides a variety of services which touch the daily lives of all city residents and a substantial portion of New Castle County residents.

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Submit a non-emergency request for service (e.g. special pickups, water quality test) or log a complaint online. The request or complaint will be routed to the responsible division within the Department of Public Works. The issue will be investigated and the necessary steps will be taken to resolve it.

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Mailing Address

Department of Public Works
Louis L. Redding City/County Building
800 N. French Street, 6th Floor
Wilmington DE 19801

Phone: (302) 576-3060

After Hours Water Emergencies: (302) 571-4150

Public Property: (302) 576-3862

Trash Collection: (302) 576-3879

Special Pickups: (302) 576-3878

Sewers & Potholes: (302) 576-3866

Transportation: (302) 576-3086

Water Services/Water Mains: (302) 576-3877

Water Quality: (302) 571-4158

Street Cut Program: (302) 576-3060

Street Tree Permits and Information: (302) 576-2582