Department of Public Works

Edward C. Adams, Jr., Director
County Office Building
111 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 307
Towson, Maryland 21204

410-887-3300
FAX 410-887-3406
e-mail publicworks@baltimorecountymd.gov

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Utilities 

Emergencies - call 410-887-7415.  Maintains and repairs sanitary sewer pipeline; sewage pumping stations; permitting and monitoring of industrial and commercial wasterwater discharge, etc.

Highways

Handles snow removal; tree trimming; storm debris removal; pot hole repair; street sweeping; driveway access and concrete replacement; curb and gutter repair and installation; etc.

Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning

Installs and maintains traffic signals; traffic signs; traffic calming program; ensure safe & efficient operation of county's highway system; plan for anticipated transportation needs, etc.

Solid Waste Management

Coordinates and oversees collection of trash and recycling; overseeing disposal of County's trash and recycling; promoting recycling; etc.

Metropolitan District Financing and Petitions 

Provides information on water and sewer benefit, metro charges, sewer services, and water distributuion charges, etc.

Engineering and Construction

Designs county infrastructure; administers prequalification and selection of engineers and contractors; bridge inspections; administers construction contract bidding, processing and inspection for public roads, sewers, water lines, alleys, buildings, storm drains, bridges, shoreline protection, dredging & parks; property surveys; City/County project coordination; etc.

Building & Equipment Services

Maintains and repairs all County government owned and leased facilities; provides custodial services; internal mail delivery; surplus equipment; provides county equipment maintenance and repair.

Directory of Services - An alphabetical listing of county services

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