The Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) is one of the the largest non-emergency departments with a team of over 2,000 employees and a $283 million annual budget. DSS responds to an average of one million service requests per year making a difference in communities across the city.
Featured Services and Programs

Forestry
Tree Trimming, Dead or Damaged Trees, Tree Planting

Graffiti Removal
Graffiti Removal

Recycling
Recycling, Waste Diversion

Rodent Control
Rodent Baiting, Black Garbage Carts, Dead Animal Pick-Up

Sanitation
Garbage Collection and Street Sweeping

Street Operations
Snow Removal, Lot Cleaning, Weed Cutting.

Traffic Services
Vehicle Removal/Towing, Special Events Enforcement