Public Works

Contact

Public Works
412-242-2410
pubworks@edgewoodboro.com

Public Works Dumpsite
232 Aberdeen Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218

Snow Removal

  • After a snow event, borough residents are required to clear their sidewalks of snow within 24 hours.
  • Please do not shovel or blow snow onto public roads, as this creates a driving hazard and can result in fines.

Dead Animals

  • Please report dead animals on street to Public Works for removal.
  • Public Works does not handle problems with live animals. We recommend you check your phone book for licensed animal control contractors


Street Sweeper

Separate Storm Sewer System Permit

To learn more about Edgewood Borough's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit, please visit:

http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/
municipal_stormwater/21380

http://water.epa.gov/polwaste/npdes/stormwater/
Municipal-Separate-Storm-Sewer-System-MS4-Main-Page.cfm

Leaf Pickup Schedule 2022

Leaf collection ends Friday, December 9, 2022.

2022 residential leaf collection will begins approximately 10/31/2022.  Please Note: This is LEAF Collection ONLY- Do Not Include Yard Waste. Place your LEAVES at the curb no sooner than the NIGHT BEFORE your pickup.

DO NOT PLACE LEAVES IN THE STREET. THEY CAN BLOCK CATCH BASINS AND BE HAZARDOUS TO MOTORISTS. PLEASE KEEP THEM AT THE CURB.

View the 2022 collection schedule.  

Rat and Rodent Prevention

Please consult this flyer for tips on identifying and preventing rats and rodents around your property.  The borough does not bait or trap, please consult a professional extermination service to assess your needs. Download Tips for Rat and Rodent Prevention.

About the Public Works Department

In any municipality, Public Works is a key component in maintaining public infrastructure and in enhancing the livability and beautification of the community.

In Edgewood Borough, the duties of Public Works include, but are not necessarily limited to:

  • General maintenance of municipal buildings and property, including vehicles
  • Park maintenance
  • Sewer maintenance
  • Providing assistance to the Police and Volunteer Fire Departments in times of emergency
  • Street maintenance, including spot patching, repair of sunken areas, and yearly cleaning of storm drains.
  • Cleanup and repair after storm damage
  • Street sweeping
  • Snow removal and salt application on public streets
  • Flower and tree planting for the borough
  • Assisting the Recreation Department with events such as Edgewood’s Community Day.
  • Treatment of catch basins for West Nile virus carrying mosquitoes

 

The public works department is always accepting applications for seasonal part time work during the summer and fall months.  Interested candidates can obtain an application on our employment and volunteer opportunity page, or in person at the borough building.

 

 

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