Department of Public Works 508-324-2584
Mayor Robert Correia and Director of Public Works Kenneth C. Pacheco are pleased to announce a convenient way for city residents to report streetlight outages or streetlight related emergencies 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Residents can now call 1-800-211-1811. When residents call the above number they will be asked to describe the problem and to provide a street light number if possible, as well as a street address and/or cross street. Outages can also be reported online at Imbishop@comcast.net. It is important to include an address or cross street to assure proper response. This way of doing business comes about as a result of a Streetlight Maintenance Contract recently executed between the City of Fall River and Bishop Electric Company.

Mayor Correia is happy to announce that the City of Fall River is 100 percent curbside recycling compliant. This means that all residents with regular city trash service may recycle. The DPW has a new fleet of recycling trucks, made possible through matching grants from the Department of Environmental Protection. These trucks will aid the city in its commitment to recycling. Fall River also has a dual-sided, automated recycling truck. With all of these tools in place, the city is poised to successfully realize its mission to recycle.

24-Hour Combined Sewer Overflow Hotline: 1-866-631-9600
WASTE DISPOSAL RULES

This notice has been designed to provide general information on waste disposal procedures in Fall River. Over the past six months some changes have been made in the City's waste pick up practices. This notice is being provided in an effort to remind residents of the City's policies and to highlight the changes. Working together we can make Fall River a Clean and Green City. If further detail is needed, please call the Department of Public Works at (508) 324-2760, or for Recycling information, (508) 324-2580.

Solid Waste (trash)
  • Trash must be in barrels.
  • Barrels must not exceed 35 gallons in volume and 50 pounds in weight.
  • Barrels for curbside pick-up shall not be put out before 6:00 PM of the night before the scheduled collection day.
  • Barrels for curbside pick-up shall be put out by 7:00 AM of the morning of the scheduled collection day.
  • Items that do not fit in a barrel are considered bulky items and must be paid for and scheduled for pick up. See below for further detail on bulky items.
  • Construction and/or demolition debris is not acceptable. Contact a private waste company for disposal.
  • One bundle of wood can be put out with the regular trash. The bundle must be bound, less than 4 feet in length without nails protruding. More than one bundle of wood up to a maximum of 9 bundles shall be handled as bulky items. See below for further detail on bulky items.
  • Three carpet remnants less than 4 feet in length and bound can be put out with regular trash. Larger carpets and/or more than three shall be handled as bulky items. See below for further detail on bulky items.
Recycling
  • Blue recycle bins for curbside pick-up shall not be put out before 6:00 PM of the night before the scheduled collection day.
  • Blue recycle bins for curbside pick-up shall be put out by 7:00 AM of the morning of the scheduled collection day.
  • Paper :
 
  • Place in paper bags (no plastic bags allowed) or tie with string and place on top of or on the side of the bin.
  • Newspaper, magazines, catalogs, phone books, junk mail and office paper are acceptable.
  • No soiled paper, cereal boxes (paperboard), pizza boxes or juice/milk cartons.
  • Cardboard:
 
  • Flatten and tie with string.
  • Pieces must be no bigger than 2 feet by 2 feet.
  • No soiled cardboard, cereal boxes (paperboard), waxed cardboard, pizza boxes or juice/milk cartons.
  • Plastic containers:
 
  • #1 and #2 narrow neck bottles only.
  • No plastic bags.
  • Glass containers:
 
  • Clear and color bottles and jars only.
  • No broken glass, light bulbs, window or auto glass, dishes, glasses, ceramic or pyrex.
  • Metal containers:
 
  • Food and beverage cans only.
  • No other metal items other than food and beverage cans.

Yard Waste
  • Leaves, grass and brush (brush shall not exceed 3 feet in length and 2.5 inches in diameter).
  • Place yard waste in barrels (not to exceed 35 gallons or 50 pounds), boxes or paper leaf bags.
  • Brush must be bundled and tied.
  • Limit of 15 bags/boxes/barrels per week.
  • No plastic bags can be used.
  • Collection is seasonal from April to December. Check the newspaper for start/end dates.
  • There is no yard waste pick up during a holiday week.
  • Collection schedule is for the day after your normal trash collection day.
Bulky Items
  • Bulky items are large items that do not fit in a barrel such as washers, dryers, toilets, sinks, sofas, rugs, etc.
  • Generally, if an item does not fit in a barrel, it is a bulky item. Call DPW if you have questions.
  • Price list:

Regular Bulky Items

 $5.00 for three items
Refrigerators and Air Conditioners $10.00 each
Microwave Ovens $5.00 each
CRT's (TV's and Computer Monitors) $0.00 each
Tires (drop off only) cars $2.00 each trucks $6.00 each
  • Items must be paid for and scheduled for pick up.
  • Payment/scheduling can be made at the Government Center DPW Office from Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
  • Payment/scheduling can be made at the DPW Complex, 10 Lewiston St. from Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
  • Residents may pay for and drop off items at the DPW Complex, 10 Lewiston St., on Fridays of non-Holiday weeks from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
  • There are no bulky item curbside pick ups during a holiday week.
  • Payments can also be made by mail. Please contact DPW for a mail in form or check the City's Website-Fallriverma.org.
Enforcement
  • Fines can be issued without warning for violation of the rules:
 
  • $100 for the first offense.
  • $200 for repeat offenses.
  • $300 for disposal of out of town waste in Fall River
Thank you for your cooperation. Please call the Department of Public Works at (508) 324-2760 if you have any questions.
Bulky Item Disposal Program
Click HERE for the latest information on the Bulky Item Disposal Program and to download a printable version of the Mail Order Payment Form.


Other Services Provided by the Department

A number of other services regarding the approximately 260 lane miles of streets include the following:
· Pothole Repair Call 508-324-2762 or 508-324-2760 or 508-324-2584
· Street Sweeping Requests Welcome, Please Call Above Numbers
· Litter Complaints or to report Illegal Dumping Call 508-324-2580 - or Call the Police Dept. at 508-676-8511 to report an incident of illegal dumping as it is happening.


Snow Removal

During winter season the department manages & dispatches salting and plowing operations. The severity of a storm dictates the response as to number and type of vehicles to ensure motorist safety. Private hires assist municipal personnel. Main arteries, hills and critical care facilities are priorities. Secondary residential streets are than serviced. Please be patient during storms. Generally three to four hours are required prior to getting into secondary streets. If a life threatening medical emergency occurs contact the police or fire department. Their dispatch personnel will contact the DPW for immediate dispatch of snow removal equipment.
DPW numbers to request service: 508-324-2760
  508-324-2762
  508-324-2769