Public Works Events
Labor Day 2025
On the week of September 1st, trash and recycling services will be postponed by one day.
Monday pickup will occur on Tuesday; Tuesday pickup on Wednesday; Wednesday pickup on Thursday; Thursday pickup on Friday; and Friday pickup on Saturday.
There will be no bulky item pickups on Saturday or Monday.
Mission and Vision
Mission: The Pasadena Department of Public Works, through our valued employees, preserves, maintains, and enhances the City’s infrastructure and natural resources and provides environmental stewardship for the benefit of our residents, businesses, and visitors.
Vision: We are a premier Public Works Department that delivers exceptional customer service.
Colorado Street Bridge
Design enhancements in conformance with the secretary of the Interior's standards for the treatment of historic properties, aesthetically complimentary to the existing bridge.
Trash & Recycling
Efficient refuse and recycling collection programs ensure that the City is aesthetically pleasing, protects the community’s health, and reduces the City’s waste stream.
Urban Forestry
The Urban Forestry section is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the City's urban forest which consists of more than 60,000 trees.
Streets & Sidewalks
While sidewalk repairs are the primary responsibility of the property owner, this division is responsible for patching all the streets and curbs and gutters throughout Pasadena.
Engineering and Construction
The Engineering and Construction Division is committed to administering and delivering quality projects for the City of Pasadena.
Services A-Z
The City of Pasadena provides a multitude of services from graffiti removal to parks reservation.
