Department Of Public Works
Lead by Superintendent Steve Gallagher, the department works in the wee hours of the morning when most of us are barely peeking at the light of dawn, emptying garbage pails, cutting the lawns, sweeping the streets, paving potholes, replacing drainage drywells, removing snow, leaves, branches and debris from our roadways and doing all the jobs that make Port Jefferson shine first thing in the morning. The labor crew is diverse and seasoned, and you will see them wearing bright yellow/green tops when working to not only identify them, but to keep them from harms way.
In the winter time, our crew is called out to remove snow from both our roads and parking lots. Roads in Port Jefferson are maintained meticulously as it is a priority for our schools and hospitals to be accessible in the inclement weather.
The Department of Public works is busy round the clock working to sustain and improve Port’s infrastructure, roads and numerous amenities. They work hard. Next time you see a truck with a few yellow/green dressed workers, pull up and say “thanks” – or give a friendly beep on your horn. Remember, we are all in this together!
For more information about the Department of Public Works contact (631) 473-4733 or email Michele Carmody mcarmody@portjeff.com.
Trash Removal Options
Maggio Environmental Services: (631) 696-6300
Trash removal, litter removal, street sweeping B.I.D.
7 days week- 20 garbage cans and 20 recycle cans
Uptown-Main St/Texaco and Linden, Perry St, LIRR lots, Perry St, P. lot, Oakland Ave, Sheep Pasture Rd., Country Rd Downtown-Main St, Arden Pl, E. Main St., E and W. Broadway, Barnum Ave, Mariners Way, Roessner La, Wynne La.
The Gap lot, Season lot, Bakers Alley lot, Arden Resident lot, Starbucks lot, stairways to East Main, Rocketship Park
Road repair
Strip paving and pothole repair
Call 631-473-4733 to report a problem for repairTree trimming and removal in R.O.W.
Call 631-473-4733 to report a problem
If tree is in wires or near wires we can not remove them, please call PSEG at 800-490-0075Snow removal-plowing /sanding
11 trucks with plows and 8 trucks with plows and sanders
insert safety sheet, no vehicles may be parked on any street within the village during a declared snow emergency event
Snow clearing
Priority: main roadways- to keep roads open and safe for all emergency services and public transportation
Second concern is residential areas to provide access to and from home, work and school as well as all emergency services,
Third parking lots to provide access to businesses and parking for residents who live in the business district.Sidewalk clearing —VOPJ in conjunction with B.I.D.
VOPJ clears any sidewalks in front of PJ-owned properties; sidewalks are cleared of snow in B.I.D. district paid for by the B.I.D. Property and storeowners are still responsible to maintain in front of their property removing snow and salt sanding as per village code
Christmas trees
Place Christmas trees at your curb for pickup and your garbage carter will remove them
Appliance pickup
Washer, dryer, dishwasher, refridgerator, microwave, hot water heater.
We do not pick up televisions! We do not enter privately maintained communities.R.O.W. Roadside Maint. Mowing
Tractor with Alamo cutting attachment — wooded areas along main roads within VOPJ
Storm drain maint — how to help
Please keep storm drains in front of your home free and clear of debris and garbage. Storm drains provide rain water and melted snow water to flow freely away from our streets to prevent flooding and ice conditions in the winter months.
Sump/recharge basin cleaning-please call 631-473-4733
2024 Spring Branch Pick Up Schedule
2024 Spring Branch Pick Up – Schedule
1. West Side: 4/1 – 4/5 – From Setauket line to W/S of Main st.
2. Mid Town: 4/8 – 4/12 – E/S Main St. to W/S Belle Terre Rd.
3. East Side: 4/15 – 4/22 – E/S Belle Terre Rf. To E/S Village Boundary.
No branches will be picked up before April 1st or after April 22nd . Next branch pick up will be in October 2024.
After April 22, 2024, branches must be 4’ in length and tied in bundles.
The following will not be picked up, no exceptions:
– Loose leaves
– Grass
– Tree logs
– Tree stumps
– Tree trunksIf any of the above items are mixed in with the branches, the pickup becomes ineligible, and will not be picked up, no exceptions.