The Public Works Department maintains the infrastructure and essential services that keep Kennesaw safe, functional and accessible for residents and visitors. The department oversees street and right-of-way maintenance, stormwater management, sanitation and recycling services, cemetery operations, fleet maintenance, environmental services and capital project management.
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Sanitation & Recycling
Republic Services is the City’s contracted provider for residential garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk item collection, as well as collection services in some commercial areas.
For questions or service concerns, contact Public Works at 770-421-8582.
Contact Public Works to:
- Request a recycling bin or recycling cart
- Request a trash can
- Report a broken trash can
- Report missed trash collection
- Report missed yard waste collection
- Report missed recycling collection
Sanitation payments can be made by mail or online. Phone payments are also available for an additional $5 fee.
Republic Services observes six holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Collection schedules may change around these holidays. Please check the City’s homepage for the most current holiday collection information.
Note: Late charges will be assessed when sanitation bill payments are received after the due date.
View Sanitation & Recycling Information
Streets & Right-of-Way
Public Works maintains the City’s streets and right-of-way, including:
- Pothole repairs
- Traffic signs
- Street signs
- Right-of-way maintenance
- Sidewalk repairs
Street Light Repairs
For street light outages or repairs, contact your power provider:
Cobb EMC: 770-429-2100
Georgia Power: 800-870-3942
Stormwater Management
The Stormwater Utility manages and maintains the City’s stormwater system to help protect local water sources, reduce pollution and improve overall water quality.
Contact Public Works at 770-421-8582 for more information about the Stormwater Program.
Project Management
Public Works provides project management and oversight for a variety of infrastructure and community improvement projects, including Community Development Block Grants and Special-Purpose Local-Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) projects.
Recent and ongoing projects have included:
- Community Development Block Grants: More than $1 million invested in new curbs, gutters, sidewalks and stormwater improvements in Woodland Acres
- SPLOST projects: Old Highway 41 improvements between Barrett Parkway and Cobb Parkway; Rutledge Road and Cathy Lane improvements; Pine Mountain Road improvements; and Cherokee Street improvements