Public Works

The Department of Public Works is responsible for maintenance work for the City of Ludington streets, alleys, parks and general City property. The DPW office, located at 975 First St., is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8am to noon and 1pm to 5pm. 

For Refuse and Recycling Information Please Click Here for the RECYCLING AND BULK SERVICE CALENDAR


***PLEASE NOTE***
For all questions and issues regarding refuse, recycling, and yard waste services contact Republic Services at 231-723-4850

Department of Public Works Responsibilities: Please call the DPW Clerk 231-843-2873 with any questions regarding the following city issues:

  • Brush/tree limb pickup. (Free curbside brush collection is intended for City residents only - not intended for commercial tree removal. Commercial tree vendors must make arrangements to remove any debris generated from paid tree removal services conducted in the City of Ludington).
  • Clean and sweep streets
  • Cleaning of catch basins
  • Cutting down and removal of dead trees within the City right of way
  • Curbside leaf pickup - FALL ONLY
  • Grading and graveling of City alleys
  • Installation and removal of snow/sand fence at the beach and surrounding areas
  • Snow plowing
  • Street markings
  • Street repairs
  • Street signs
  • Traffic barricades and cones
  • Working on the special events that occur through out the year by providing the requests of each organization such as picnic tables, barricades, trash barrels, etc.
  • Coordinate outside vendor refused services (please call Republic Services 231-723-4850 for Refuse, Recycling, and Yard Waste issues).


For payments regarding taxes, water utilities, or to purchase yard carts, bulk item stickers and extra trash stickers please visit the City Hall municipal office building at 400 S. Harrison Street, or call City Hall at 231-845-6237