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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

Graffiti Removal

Rodent Abatement

Rodent Control

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

Garbage cart

Sanitation

Garbage Collection, Recycling, Street Sweeping

Street Operations

Street Operations

Snow Removal, Lot Cleaning, Weed Cutting

Traffic Services

Traffic Services

Vehicle Removal/Towing, Special Events Enforcement

Department Main Office

Streets and Sanitation

Phone: 312.744.4611
Toll Free:
TTY: 311
Fax: 312.744.4737
Contact Us
121 North LaSalle Street
Room 1107
Chicago, IL 60602
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Leadership
Cole Stallard
Commissioner

Department Facts

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Additional Information

Find Your Garbage and Recycling Day of Service