Mission Statement

The Village of Bolingbrook's Public Works Department will strive to maintain and improve the Village infrastructure system while promoting orderly expansion. We will provide customer service to our residents, businesses and visitors that will improve the quality of life, while cultivating a knowledgeable, safe, efficient workforce that champions a rewarding work environment for all our employees. Our philosophy of teamwork and collaboration is championed by our shared value for: Accountability, Respect for Diversity & the Environment, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Quality of work, Positive Attitude and Commitment.

Information

The Public Works Department provides services to residents with respect to public right of way and infrastructure. The department answers questions regarding garbage pickup, recycling, and yard waste collection, schedules service tickets for streetlight and pothole repair, dead animal removal from Village streets and other requests for services handled by its various divisions (Engineering, Streets, Building and Fleet Maintenance, Forestry and Electrical and Wastewater Utilities). In addition, review of all developmental and permit applications for compliance with zoning development and building codes and issuance of building permits and occupancy certificates.

The Public Works Department business hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, however, a Public Services employee is always on call. For emergency situations that arise after-hours that require immediate attention, contact Non-Emergency Police Department at (630) 226-8660 and they will notify the Public Services on-call employee.

Clean Air Counts

The Village of Bolingbrook is a participant of the Clean Air Counts act. The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus's participating mayors and their communities have a history of improving the environment, from promoting environmental practices through waste management, green purchasing and participation in Clean Air Counts. It is important for mayors and local governments throughout the United States to take leadership roles by adopting environmental programs that provide economic and quality of life benefits such as reduced energy bills, green space preservation, air quality improvements, and improved transportation choices