Public Works Department
The Public Works Department is made up of seven divisions that provide services within the City limits. Call the Public Works Office at 270-737-7890 for services from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or emergencies after normal business hours, call 270-765-4125.
Administrative
The Administrative division is responsible for dispatching, material acquisition, utility locating, clerical duties and records. This division also coordinates contract street paving, pavement marking and the safety/employee training programs.
Fleet Management
The Fleet Management division maintains and repairs all non-emergency vehicles and equipment for the City.
Sewer Service
Sewer Service division maintains the municipally owned wastewater collection system. This includes, but is not limited to connections, blockages, preventive maintenance and new line construction for utility improvement projects.
Sewer Maintenance
Sewer Maintenance division is responsible for the inspection, evaluation and treatment of the wastewater collection system. This includes, but is not limited to, chemical treatment for grease and roots, maintenance of cleanouts and manholes, and data collection for mapping and prioritization of capital improvements for the wastewater collection infrastructure.
Street Maintenance
The Street Maintenance division performs snow and ice removal, pothole repairs, general asphalt repairs and maintenance of right-of-way drainage. This division also coordinates the right-of-way tile repair program, concrete work, drainage projects and erosion control.
Multi-Purpose Storage Facility Operations (MPSF)
The Multi-Purpose Storage Facility Operations division maintains the municipally owned and disposal facilities located at Vaughn Lane and at Water Works Drive. This division is responsible for brush processing and disposal and for waste earth fill disposal.
Street Services
The Street Services division performs duties such as right-of-way mowing, litter abatement, sign program and street sweeping. This division is responsible for year-round brush pick up, fall leaf pick-up and spring clean-up programs. The Public Works Department pick up by area according to the City’s street area map.
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2024
The City of Elizabethtown provides a year-round brush collection service for residents and small commercial customers located within the corporate city limits. The City is divided into 4 areas to allow the Department of Public Works to collect brush on a four (4) week rotating schedule. This schedule is subject to change due to emergencies, inclement weather, equipment failure and/or scheduling of personnel.
Collection Guidelines
The City will collect debris resulting from trees and shrubs which have been pruned or trimmed at residential and small commercial properties that are less than twelve (12) inches in diameter and/or five (5) feet in length. This service does not include collection of cut trees and shrubs or debris resulting from the clearing of land. Brush or cut trees that exceed twelve (12) inches in diameter and/or five (5) feet in length and generated from locations within the corporate city limits of Elizabethtown will be accepted at the Public Works Facility (MPSF) located at 1600 Nicholas Street.
Placement of Debris
Brush shall be placed within twelve (12) feet of the street curb line or at the edge of the paved street surface. Brush shall not be placed in areas that block driving lanes, sidewalks, drainage ditches, or catch basins. This includes areas adjacent to above ground utilities (utility poles, pedestals, fire hydrants, etc.), and mailboxes.
Contractors
Licensed contractors who cut or trim trees or bushes, within the boundary of the corporate city limits, that exceed the above guidelines must remove the resulting debris from the property and provide disposal of debris in an approved manner or deliver to 1600 Nicholas Street for disposal.
For clarification of these guidelines or any questions, call (270) 737-8482.
The City’s Leaf Pick-Up Program occurs during the fall season. Place loose and bagged leaves as close to the street as possible, avoiding drainage facilities and traffic lanes. Place leaves in clear plastic bags that do not exceed 50 pounds. The City will pick up loose leaves placed at the street curb. Please separate brush and debris from loose leaves piles.
The City’s Spring Clean Up Program occurs during the month of April. The first three weeks the City will pick up junk and debris. Place loose junk and debris in clear plastic bags that do not exceed 50 pounds. Garbage, hazardous materials, liquids (paint, oil, antifreeze, etc.) construction debris, tires or automobiles will not be picked up. Place items as close to the street as possible, avoiding drainage facilities and traffic lanes. The last week of April City residents can call 270-737-7890 for appliance pick-up including de-humidifiers, washing machines, dryers, ranges and water heaters. Appliances containing Freon will not be picked up without a tag indicating the Freon has been removed.
Department
Don Hill
Director of Public Works
email
Gerald Cole
Streets Division Leader
email
Justin Yates
Street Services
email
Rick Marlatt
Stormwater Maintenance
email
Dana Sherrard
Administrative Assistant
dana.sherrard@elizabethtownky.gov
Glenn Sims
Plant Maintenance Division Leader
email
Troy Coogle
Street Construction
email
Larry Ellis
Chief Mechanic, Fleet Management
email
Contact
Public Works Administrative Building
301 Waterworks Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Business Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Email: dana.sherrard@elizabethtownky.gov
Phone: 270-737-7890
Fax: 270-737-7167
FAQ
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Garbage, hazardous materials, liquids (paint, oil, antifreeze, etc.) construction debris, tires or automobiles will not be picked up. Appliances containing Freon will not be picked up without a tag indicating the Freon has been removed.
