Department of Public Works
DPW staff have moved into their newly renovated building! Please note, that the front office entrance has moved to a new location (see image below).
Branch Out Berkley Fall Tree Planting Program
The beauty of Berkley's tree-lined streets is a result of the successful Tree Planting Program. The young trees that are planted are about 1½ inches in diameter and approximately 10 feet tall.Please note if a tree was removed from the right-of-way, it takes at least 5 years for the roots to break down to allow for a new tree to be planted in the same area. New tree placement is also contingent upon underground utility locations and the size of the greenbelt.
Trees are made available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is a LIMITED number available.
About Public Works
Location: 3238 Bacon Berkley MI, 48072
The Department of Public Works (DPW) conducts and coordinates a wide variety of street maintenance, sanitation, and water/sewer services for the City of Berkley including, but not limited to, the following:
- Street maintenance services include sweeping, mowing, forestry, patching, crack sealing, striping, signage, plowing/salting, and other capital improvements for roughly 53 miles of city-owned streets, tree planting, and landscaping at municipal sites.
- Sanitation services include the coordination of residential and commercial refuse collection, recycling, yard waste, curbside leaf pickup, and brush removal.
- Fleet maintenance services include the coordination and performance of repairs and preventive maintenance and procurement of city-owned vehicles and heavy equipment.
NOTE: To report water main breaks and other water-related emergencies that occur after hours, contact the Public Safety Department, at 248-658-3380.
Contact Information
Shawn Young
Public Works Director
(248) 658-3490
syoung@berkleymich.net