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Fall Leaf Collection

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Sep 16, 2026

Main Street Bridge to Close Temporarily for Structural Repairs

The City of Racine will temporarily close the Main Street Lift Bridge over the Root River to vehicle and river...

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Fall Leaf Collection Begins October 5

Sep 15, 2026

Fall Leaf Collection Begins October 5

The City of Racine’s fall leaf collection begins Monday, October 5, 2026. Collection dates vary based on residents’ regular solid...

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City Issues Flood Alert for Root River Area

Apr 17, 2026

City Issues Flood Alert for Root River Area

The City of Racine Department of Public Works has issued a Flood Alert for areas along the Root River due...

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2025 November and December Collection Schedule

Nov 07, 2025

2025 November and December Collection Schedule

The City of Racine’s Department of Public Works is notifying residents that in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, there will be no...

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City of Racine Joins Community Effort to Support Residents During SNAP Benefit Pause

Oct 27, 2025

City of Racine Joins Community Effort to Support Residents During SNAP Benefit Pause

Beginning November 1, SNAP (FoodShare) benefits will be temporarily paused due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This pause will...

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City of Racine to Host Digital Inclusion Week Celebration

Oct 01, 2025

City of Racine to Host Digital Inclusion Week Celebration

The City of Racine is proud to join communities across the country in celebrating Digital Inclusion Week 2025, a nationwide...

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Temporary Closure of City Hall West Entrance

Sep 24, 2025

Temporary Closure of City Hall West Entrance

Beginning Monday, October 6, 2025, tuckpointing work will begin on the west façade of City Hall. The project is expected...

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About the Department

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Public Works

The City of Racine Public Works Department is one of the most public facing departments in the City, and is responsible for planning, building, and maintaining essential infrastructure and services including roads, bridges, sanitary sewers, public buildings, and solid waste and recycling collection.

The divisions of Engineering, Traffic, Solid Waste, Street Maintenance, Fleet Maintenance, and Building Complex work together to provide vital services in the area of public safety and public health. Maintaining roads (including snow and ice removal) and bridges, signs, and traffic signals insures the safe and efficient flow of traffic. Daily pick up and disposal of trash and recyclables contributes to a healthy, sustainable community.