Department of Public Works

Director of Public Works
  Brad Meriwether  
  Email: Brad.Meriwether@beechgrove.com  
  Meet Brad Meriwether

Department of Public Works Building  
  5520 Churchman Avenue
  Indianapolis, IN 46203
  Telephone: 788-4982

Stormwater Management
Stormwater Hotline:  (317) 803-9098 
Leaf Brochure
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
  Curbside Recycling
  Recycle and Reuse Guide (KIBI.org)
  Marion County ToxDrop Program Sites

DPW Monthly Reports
2012 Annual DPW Report
Sewer and Stormwater Repair Photo Gallery
2012 DPW Bond Investments
2012 GO Bond Information


From the Office of Brad Meriwether...

"Our goal at DPW is to provide our community with the highest quality public service that continually enhances the quality of life for all of our residents.  These services will be provided by dedicated, trained, and responsible employees who are committed to excellence".
City Releases New Schedule for ToxDrop Program, Warns Against Illegal Dumping

In Indiana, it's the "Law".
You must call Indiana Underground Plant Protection before digging on your land, 
at least two working days in advance. 
The number is: 1-800-382-5544 
or simply dial 811

You will be asked the following questions:
What county?
What township?
Street address?
Type of work?
Name of caller?
Title?
Telephone number?
Best time to call?
Start date?
Start time?
Contractor?
Contractor address? 
   
The following color codes are used to mark each utility location:
Red - Electric
Yellow - Gas or Oil
Orange - Telephone/Cable TV
Blue - Water
Green - Sewer
(White) - Proposed Construction
811: Call Before You Dig!
 Utility Services
Indiana Office of Consumer Counselor
2013 Operation Clean Sweep
Zones Map and Schedule
Click on the images below to enlarge
The Clean Sweep 8 Point Inspection:
  • Inspection and removal of trash and litter from alleys.
  • Removal of neighborhood brush.
  • Catch basin cleaned out.
  • Street sweeping.
  • Check for burned out street lights.
  • Removal of overhanging limbs.
  • Street sign inspection.
  • Streets inspected for potholes.
Four Day Trash Pickup Schedule
The city has implemented a four-day-a-week trash pickup system (Tuesdays through Fridays) that will allow for important, routine scheduled maintenance on the vehicles. Your trash will continue to be picked up on most holidays, with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. 
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