When the forecast calls for snow or ice, the Public Works Department works to pre-treat roadways as much as possible using either salt or brine. This is a pro-active approach to winter storms by applying anti-icing materials prior to the weather event. Once the snow or ice falls, City crews focus on the priority routes due to the need for connectivity and for emergency vehicles to safely travel.
The mission of the Public Works Department is to provide effective and efficient maintenance and support services for all citizens of Paducah. We strive to use cost effective resources to deliver quality services for the maintenance of streets and City facilities.
At the July 14, 2020, meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners, Principal/Mechanical Engineer Baccus Oliver with Marcum Engineering provided an overview of the 2020 Facilities Survey and Plan which assesses 14 City of Paducah owned buildings. These buildings are developing many age-related issues and needs. The 14 buildings have an average age of 50 and range in age from 27 years old (Paducah Recreation Center) to 85 years old (Police Station).
The City of Paducah offers voluntary, single-stream, curbside recycling for its residential customers. For more information and to sign up for this voluntary service, visit Curbside Recycling.
Residents should bag their leaves for collection. Leaves that are not bagged will not be collected. Residents may use any type of yard or trash bag for their leaves.
The Solid Waste Division is operated as a business enterprise with the service paid by the fees collected from residents and businesses. The Division collects an average of 26,000 tons of garbage each year serving nearly 9850 residential accounts and 2000 commercial accounts.
