Public Works | Town of Winslow, Maine

Public Works Department

Director of Public Works: John Giroux

(207) 872-1972

Business Hours – From May 1^st to Veterans Day our schedule is Monday through Thursday 6:30am to 4:30 pm. The day after Veterans Day to April 30^th is Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Recycling Drop-off – Located at our Public Library on Halifax Street. This is a 24/7 facility. Please bring only clean materials and help keep our ground presentable. See recycling instructions posted on-site as details change from time to time.

Bulky Wastes / Demolition Contact Capitol City Transfer in Waterville (873-1219 ex. 3).

Winslow Department of Public Works. Although a small department of only thirteen union members and two administrative staff, we provide residential refuse collection, recyclables drop-off service, sewer and storm drainage systems maintenance, vehicle and equipment repair, signal light operation, maintenance of streets, side-walks, culverts, and signage, as well as inter-department work requests.

Winter Right-of-Way Plowing Guidelines

The Department of Public Works is responsible for keeping all public roads passable. In light of this legal obligation, plow truck drivers exercise use of the right-of-way so as to keep the full width of pavement useable for vehicular traffic. In rural areas, plow drivers clear snow and ice several feet off the pavement. In subdivisions, plow drivers clear snow and ice generally three feet off the pavement. This may affect the conditions of lawns; any resident may call and request lawn repair each April or May if it has been caused by the plow. We will try to address each request within 20 work days.

The purpose for utilizing a small portion of the right-of-way for pushing snow is to keep the full width of pavement clear for traffic. If snow and ice are not moved away from the pavement, high banks will fall back into the road, reducing the width considerably and creating dangerously narrow roads. Pushing snow away from the pavement also aids with minimizing the effect of wind drifted snow which can block lanes. The Town of Winslow does not own the expensive, large scale snow blowing equipment which would be necessary to clear banks from all subdivision streets should they become dangerously narrow.

We appreciate your understanding of the need for plow drivers to utilize a small portion of the right-of-way each winter. Please feel free to call us each spring regarding any lawn damage that we may have caused during the winter. We are also glad to look at any special circumstances you may have. Simply call us at Public Works (872-1972) or leave a message for us at the town office.

Household Hazardous Waste

Paint, motor oil, pesticides, cleaning chemicals, and batteries should never go in with your household trash or down a storm drain, where they can harm sanitation crews and the Kennebec River watershed. Set these materials aside and contact the Public Works Department for current guidance on hazardous- and universal-waste disposal options in the Winslow–Waterville area.

Report a Pothole, Streetlight, or Drainage Problem

Noticed a pothole, a dark streetlight, a blocked culvert, or a plugged storm drain? Call Public Works at (207) 872-1972 with the location and a short description, or leave a message at the Town Office, and the crew will add it to the work list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Winslow Public Works Department's hours?

From May 1st through Veterans Day, the department works Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. From the day after Veterans Day through April 30th, the schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where can I drop off recycling in Winslow?

There is a 24/7 recycling drop-off at the Public Library on Halifax Street. Please bring only clean, sorted materials and follow the instructions posted on site, since accepted items can change over time.

How do I dispose of a couch, appliance, or demolition debris?

Bulky items and construction or demolition debris are not collected curbside. Arrange disposal through Capitol City Transfer in Waterville at (207) 873-1219, ext. 3.

Who do I call about a pothole or road problem in Winslow?

Call the Public Works Department at (207) 872-1972 with the location and details, and the crew will schedule the work.