Environmental/Public Works

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Overview

The Roswell Environmental/Public Works Department oversees services pertaining to water, sanitation, environmental compliance/education, and engineering.

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Report an Issue

Do you have an issue we need to address? The City of Roswell app is your personal assistant to report and track non-emergency issues in the City of Roswell!

Submit an Online Service Request with the City of Roswell App

Do your 'Doody': Take the Pet Waste Pledge

Properly disposing of your pet's waste is an integral part of responsible pet ownership. Dog waste is not only unsightly and smelly; it can also harm other pets, people, your lawn, and our watershed.

Learn More and Take the Pledge

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Additional Resources

FAQs

Water: Can I pressure wash my house?

Yes. For more information, please visit epd.georgia.gov.
Water: Can I use my irrigation system?
Yes.

Non-Drought Schedule
The Georgia Water Stewardship Act went into effect statewide on June 2, 2010. It allows daily outdoor watering for purposes of planting, growing, managing, or maintaining ground cover, trees, shrubs, or other plants only between the hours of 4:00 PM and 10:00 AM by anyone whose water is supplied by a water system permitted by the Environmental Protection Division.

The following outdoor water uses also are allowed daily at any time of the day by anyone:
- Commercial agricultural operations as defined in Code Section 1-3-3;
- Capture and reuse of cooling system condensate or storm water in compliance with applicable local ordinances and state guidelines;
- Reuse of gray water in compliance with Code Section 31-3-5.2 and applicable local board of health regulations adopted pursuant thereto;
- Use of reclaimed waste water by a designated user from a system permitted by the Environmental Protection Division of the department to provide reclaimed waste water;
- Irrigation of personal food gardens;
- Irrigation of new and replanted plant, seed, or turf in landscapes, golf courses, or sports turf fields during installation and for a period of 30 days immediately following the date of installation;
- Drip irrigation or irrigation using soaker hoses;
- Handwatering with a hose with automatic cutoff or handheld container;
- Use of water withdrawn from private water wells or surface water by an owner or operator of property if such well or surface water is on said property;
- Irrigation of horticultural crops held for sale, resale, or installation;
- Irrigation of athletic fields, golf courses, or public turf grass recreational areas;
- Installation, maintenance, or calibration of irrigation systems; or
- Hydroseeding.
For more information, please visit epd.georgia.gov.
Water: Can I wash my car?

Yes. For more information, please visit epd.georgia.gov.
Semi-Automatic Garbage Collection: Can I have an extra pick-up?

Yes, you can have an extra pick-up from your curbside for an extra fee. Please contact the Finance Department at 770-641-3759 for more information or to schedule an extra curbside collection.
Sanitation: How do I find out my regularly scheduled collection days for residential/household garbage, recycling, and yard waste?

You can use the My Neighborhood Services tool to look up your curbside household garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection schedules. The My Neighborhood Services tool is available at www.roswellgov.com/MyNeighborhoodServices.

Please contact the Solid Waste Division at 770-641-3961 or pwcustomerserviceteam@roswellgov.com if you have any questions or need assistance.
Sanitation: Can a citizen opt out of the City’s solid waste program?

No, the City’s ordinances require solid waste service for every residential property to be provided by the City and/or their contractor. This reduces illegal dumping and ensures the health, safety and welfare of Roswell residents.
Sanitation: Who do I contact if I have questions about trash, recycling, yard waste and other environmental questions?

Please visit the Garbage/Sanitation/Solid Waste webpage for contact information.
Sanitation: How do I set up service?

You can setup service by submitting a New Utility Account Application by contacting the City of Roswell Utility Billing Department at 770-641-3759.
Sanitation: What do you pick up?

The City collects household trash items but does not collect construction debris or chemicals.
Sanitation: How much is residential service?

Residential sanitation service rates are listed on the Utility Billing webpage.

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News

Water Efficiency: October: Shower Better with WaterSense!
Showering can use as much as 17% of your monthly water usage! An easy fix could save you water (and money).

9/26/2024
Stormwater: October: Leaves and Storm Drains
Leaves cause problems for our local drainage systems. Pay attention to where you put your leaves and yard waste to reduce problems.

9/26/2024
Recycling: October: Lightbulbs
One item you may not know that the Roswell Recycling Center accepts is fluorescent bulbs.

9/17/2024

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