Public Works is the daily maintenance provider for the citizens of Salisbury.
The mission for Public Works is to maintain city owned cemeteries, roadways, sidewalks, stormwater systems, public right of ways, and park and recreational areas. Public Works is responsible for collecting yard waste, household waste, and recycling for the citizens of Salisbury. Public Works also maintains the City’s fleet of vehicles and buildings and maintains telecommunications and radio equipment for all of Rowan County. It also oversees snow removal during inclement weather.
Divisions:
Cemetery
The Cemetery division is responsible for the sales of burial plots, scheduling services with funeral homes at the grave site, and answering questions and concerns from the public on cemeteries. Two cemeteries still have burial plots available for sale.
Cemeteries Grounds Maintenance
The Grounds Maintenance division maintains seven cemeteries, all park and recreational areas and City owned right of ways.
231 W. Franklin St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
Stormwater
The Stormwater division manages the regulations set forth by NCDENR for water runoff and the maintenance of stormwater systems.
Public Works Admin Building
303 West Franklin Street
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
Stormwater Streets, Bridges and Sidewalks
The Streets, Bridges and Sidewalk division maintains all city owned roads, bridges, and sidewalks. Maintenance consists of patching, replacing, and building new ones as needed. This division also maintains all regulatory signs and pavement markings along city rights-of-way. The Street Division also oversees street sweeping operations.
Public Works Admin Building
303 West Franklin Street
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
Sustainability
Sustainable Salisbury is a division of Public Works that provides recycling, compost, Adopt-A-Street, and other sustainable information to residents.
Public Works Admin Building
303 West Franklin Street
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
Recycling Compost Adopt-A-Street Waste Collection
The Waste and Recycling division is responsible for the removal of residential garbage, yard waste, and recyclable materials. This division also manages a composting site with material given back to the citizen. During the fall and winter months the Waste division oversees the collection of loose leaves.
Public Works Admin Building
303 West Franklin Street
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
Waste Collection Waste Collection Assistance Program