Public Works DepartmentWhere Attitude Gets You Altitude
The Public Works Department is located at 231 Hospital Road in the Public Works Building. Hours of business are Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:00pm. After Hours Emergency Number: After business hours Monday - Friday 5:00pm - 7:00am, Saturday and Sunday (919) 934-1117
Our Goal
Providing professional quality service in an efficient manner, ensuring 100% customer satisfaction. We strive to improve the quality of life through citizens' safety, by maintaining a solid infrastructure throughout the city limits.
- To report potholes, damaged sidewalks and/or damaged street signs, email Lawrence Davis.
- To report missed Garbage/Yard waste or animal carcasses: email Lawrence Davis.
- Find out more about North Carolina's law regarding recycling plastic bottles or to find out information regarding The Town Of Smithfield's recycling convenience facility, click here to view the Recycling Information document or visit our downloads section for any other information.
The Public Works Department is responsible for several tasks including, but not limited to:
Sanitation & Yard Debris Division
The Public Works Sanitation Division is responsible for the collection and disposal of residential household waste, yard waste and tree debris, Furniture and Appliances. The residential areas are divided into four collection zones for pick-up. Each zone will be collected once weekly.