Public Works

The Department of Public Works (DPW) employs 18 full-time employees and 2 part-time employees.  The department resolves most requests on the same day they are received. Wayne’s DPW is responsible for the following:

  • Maintaining 58.53 miles of City streets
  • Maintaining city trees 
  • Supervising the removal of approximately 9,800 tons of refuse each year
  • Maintaining 84 miles of water main lines
  • Maintaining 84 miles of sewer main lines
  • Maintaining City parks

*Important Notice*

Wayne DPW is winterizing fire hydrants.  Occasionally, this causes discoloration of the water which is temporary. 

If you have any questions regarding this, please call DPW at 734-721-8600 between the hours of 7:00 A. M. and 3:30 P. M. Mon-Fri