Public Works

The Public Works Department is made up of five separate divisions working together as a team to make the City of Spartanburg safe, clean and aesthetically pleasing. Public Works Department also maintains City vehicles and equipment, and all City building and park and recreation centers.

• Solid Waste Division
• Steet Maintenance Division
• Building Maintenance
• Fleet Maintenance
• Grounds Maintenance
  

Solid Waste Division

Solid waste generated by city residents and businesses is collected by the Solid Waste Division. A variety of residential services are offered, from once a week garbage, recyclable, and junk collection, to twice per month yard waste collection. Limited service levels are available for commercial solid waste collection as well.

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Street Maintenance Division

Street maintenance and repair, right-of-way mowing, curb and gutter repair, and sidewalk repair are all responsibilities of the Street Division. In addition, the Street and Sewer Division is responsible for maintaining Storm Water maintenance within the City limits (not private property).

Building Maintenance

Building Maintenance provides maintenance to all City owned facilities, they perform maintenance to all offices, parking garages, clock tower, train depot, City owned recreation centers, lighting on City owned ballfields and tennis courts, the Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport and fire stations. Building Maintenance also provides mail pick-up and distribution for all City Departments and provides printing and binding services for all departments. The goal of the Building Maintenance Division is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for city employees and to to citizens who visit city owned facilities.

Fleet Maintenance

Fleet Maintenance provides maintenance and repair services to all City vehicles and motorized equipment (with the exception of fire trucks and transit buses). Trained mechanics and an inventory of parts and supplies allow Fleet Maintenance to complete major repairs. Most repairs except body work and upholstery can be performed on site. Outside contract services are used on an "as needed" basis. Fleet Maintenance also maintains Spartanburg Housing Authority's vehicles and equipment.

Grounds Maintenance

The Grounds Maintenance Division is responsible for grounds maintenance at all City Parks, Recreation Centers, The Swim Center, Ball Field Maintenance, Tennis Courts, City Hall, Morgan Square, Parking Garages, Bus Transit Station and the Magnolia Street Train Station. Other responsibilities include tree removal, tree planting and irrigation system maintenance, small scale landscaping projects, litter control, fountain maintenance and Central Business District flower maintenance.

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