Department of Public Works

DEPARTMENT FACTS:
Location: 229 East School St.
Phone: (920) 623-5908
Fax: (920) 623-5924
Email: djensen@columbuswi.us

Overview

The Columbus Public Works Department consists of 12 dedicated employees whose only mission is to provide safe and effective service to the citizens of Columbus at the most efficient cost.

Under the direction of the Committee of the Whole, the day to day operations of the department is managed by Director of Public Works Dan Jensen.

The Street Division, which is responsible for all infrastructure maintenance and improvement has 6 employees assigned to its ranks but is often augmented by other staff as the need arises.

The City Parks and Park facilities are maintained by 1 permanently assigned staff member and this number is increased during the summer months through the use of full-time temporary seasonal staff.

Hillside Cemetery is owned by the City of Columbus and is operated by the Hillside Cemetery Board of Directors with maintenance and repair responsibilities being delegated to department employees.

Bulletin on Clear Bags for Trash

As of April 15, 2010 Badger Disposal implemented the clear bag ordinance for all household trash per current contract. Recycling should also be in clear bags or loose in containers. Please place on the opposite side of drive than your garbage. If any questions about this please call Public Works at 920-623-5908.

Single Stream Recycling

Beginning on January 1, 2010, The City of Columbus switched to a single stream recycling program. This means all recyclables should be co-mingled into one container. City of Columbus residents will no longer need to separate plastic, aluminum, glass, cardboard, or paper. The container should be either a recyclable clear bag or a container of 35 gallons or less. Badger Disposal will be picking up the co-mingled recyclables on the same day as garbage is picked up. Please remember that recyclable waste cannot be mixed with regular garbage.

If you have any questions, please call Badger Disposal at (920)623-4766 or the Department of Public Works at (920)623-5908.

Leaf & Brush Pickup

Brush, leaves, grass clippings and yard waste may be taken to the Recycling Center located on River Road. Hours for the Recycling Center are Wednesday from 2pm to 6pm and Saturday from 8am to 4pm.

The Recycling Center is closed from December 1st to March 31st.

If you have any questions give the Public Works office a call at (920) 623-5908.

The Department of Public Works Hours:

Parks: 7am - 4:30pm  M-TH / 7am - 11am Friday

DPW: 7am - 4:30pm  M-TH / 7am - 11am Friday 

WWTP: 7am - 3:30pm  M-F