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CITY DEPARTMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Lynn

The Lynn Department of Public Works is responsible for overseeing and providing the citizens of Lynn with a wide variety of daily services. From roadway and sidewalk construction to trash pick-up, park maintenance and snow plowing, the DPW works to efficiently meet the needs of its constituents -- the Citizens of Lynn.

Commissioner
Jay J. Fink P.E
Phone
Fax
Email
Address
781-477-7099 and 781-268-8000
781-477-7074
jfink@ci.lynn.ma.us
250 Commercial Street Lynn, MA 01905
Department of Public Works

We take great pride in our efforts to provide, improve and expand upon a level of public services that affect your everyday life and the quality of life in Lynn. But, our efforts rely heavily upon your assistance and cooperation with the Department in adhering to collection schedules, parks maintenance, attention to street-sweeping schedules and snow emergencies. As a Citizen, you play a critical role in our ability to serve you.

The information on this website will provide you with contacts, programs and overview of the services we provide and the schedules established for them. Please mark us under favorites on your web browser or note your calendars with the dates that are important to your needs.

DPW Hotline The DPW will maintain personnel on a 24-hour Hot Line for weather related events.
Call 78-477-7099 for information
Pothole and Graffiti Hotline Initiative

The DPW has instituted two new resident hotlines, exclusively for the reporting of potholes and graffiti concerns.  “We have established this service to provide citizens with an easy and efficient method of reporting these quality of life issues and encourage residents to call as needed” states Mayor Clancy. 

DPW Commissioner Jay Fink reports that any individual, who wishes to report a dangerous pothole situation, or to request a pothole repair, can call the DPW pothole hotline directly, 24 hours a day.  Also, anyone wishing to request a cleanup of new or existing graffiti, on city property, can also call the graffiti hotline, 24 hours a day. These dedicated hotlines will accept messages days, nights and weekends.

The Commissioner indicates that the DPW Pothole and Graffiti Hotlines can be accessed by calling the DPW main number, 781-477-7099 and by selecting the appropriate prompt: 7 for potholes, 8 for graffiti. Callers will have an opportunity to leave detailed information on specific street and road locations and areas of concern, including parks, playgrounds, public buildings and properties.  The callers may remain anonymous or they may leave a telephone number for additional information if so desired. All messages will be retrieved daily and will be prioritized accordingly.

“We are very happy to offer this new resource for our residents and businesses which is another endeavor by the department to provide efficiency” states Commissioner Fink.  “While these hotlines will enable our department to expedite and troubleshoot concerns on a daily basis, they are also advantageous economically.   We continually strive to preserve our properties, protect our assets and develop public awareness of what we offer to the community.  We welcome the calls!”

POTHOLE HOTLINE: 781-477-7099 -- Prompt # 7
GRAFFITI HOTLINE: 781-477-7099 -- Prompt # 8

Battery Recycle Information

Car Batteries
- Auto Zone, 637 Lynnway, Lynn, MA 01905 -781-598-9200
- Caps Auto Wrecking Corp, 1069 Rear Western Ave., Lynn, MA 01905 - 781-598-4557;
Hours Monday – Friday 8am-5pm, Saturdays 8am-4pm

Batteries (A, AA, AAA, Rechargable, Nicad)
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Radio Shack, 50 State St, Lynn, MA 01901
- Best Buy, 1201 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906

Fall Street Sweeping
The Lynn Department of Public Works Citywide Street Sweeping Program has commenced for November 17 , 2008 through November 28, 2008 and includes:
Day Date Ward Precinct This schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather. Should inclement weather prevent sweepers from working in your area as scheduled they will return 7 days from the date originally scheduled.

Also shown on Comcast Cable Channel 3.
Monday   11/17/08  3
4
3 & 4
3 & 4
Tuesday 11/18/08 2
3
3 & 4
1 & 2
Wednesday 11/19/08 2
3
3 & 4
1 & 2
Thursday 11/20/08   2 1, 2, 3 & 4
Friday 11/21/08  2 1, 2, 3 & 4
Day Date Ward Precinct
Monday   11/24/08 

3
4

4
3 & 4
Tuesday 11/25/08 3
4
4
3 & 4
Wednesday 11/26/08

2

1,2, 3 & 4
Thursday 11/27/08  

Holiday

Friday 11/28/08 
Day Date Ward Precinct
Monday        
Tuesday      
Wednesday      
Thursday      
Friday      
Sweeping operations will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Please sweep your sidewalks and remove all cars from the street, encouraging your neighbors to do the same for a cleaner LYNN. We call your attention to our request NOT to sweep gutter debris into piles.  Where necessary, vehicles impeding sweeping operations will be ticketed or towed in accordance with City Ordinances.
Fall Leaf and Yard WasteCurbside Collection Pickups Are Scheduled During Regular Trash Days: (Must be at curbside prior to 7AM)
Weeks of NOVEMBER 3rd - 10th -17th -24th
Week of DECEMBER 1st

Leaves, grass and other eaisly raked materials must be in barrels or paper leaf bags
No Stumps, rocks or platsic bags, larger materials will not be collected.

For more information or questions please call us at: 781-477-7099 or 781- 268-8000

DPW News Bulletins DPW Commissioner Jay J. Fink welcomes you to view our News Bulletin section . There are answers to many of the most commonly asked questions you may have about DPW services and calendars. All postings and links are listed with a subject and the date of posting and updates. Select the title you wish to view and it will display on the page in Acrobat (PDF) format. Note: Snow Emergency Procedures and Parking for those residents without driveways, should review the information below.
Lynn Information and Announcements (PDF)
Resources Links
Acrobat (PDF)
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