Provincetown DPW

08/08/2025

TRANSFER STATION WILL BE BACK OPEN FOR BRUSH, LEAVES AND GRASS ON MONDAY AUGUST 11TH

The Transfer Station will re-open its operations for brush, leaves and grass starting Monday August 11th but with a new set up.

Grass and leaves will now go to the left of the drop off area and brush will go to the right. They can no longer be mixed. There cannot be plant containers, plastic bags, p**p bags or any other trash mixed in with the brush, leaves or grass. Loads will be monitored by staff and anyone violating this will be asked to take their load elsewhere.

It is DPW’s goal to get us to a point where we can offer compost and wood chips to the public and we can get there with your help. Please follow the above rules and help us make this program a success.

Thank you in advance for your help and cooperation. If anyone has any questions, please call or email Sherry Prada, DPW Deputy Director at 508-487-7060 or [email protected].

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07/30/2025

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY!

The second of three HHW days will be this Saturday August 2nd, 2025. This second event will be held at the Truro Transfer Station, 1 Truro Dump Road, off Route 6. The event starts at 9:00am and ends at noon. Proof of Provincetown residency will be required. Thank you.

If you have any questions please feel free to call Sherry Prada, DPW Deputy Director at 508-487-7060 or [email protected].

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07/25/2025

FRIENDLY REMINDER!

Did you know leaving items of trash on the sidewalk or public road is against the rules? Also if you see someone leaving items please call DPW or the police.

Per the General Bylaws, Section 13, item 13-2-13 Littering: specifically says that no person shall throw, drop, release or otherwise dispose of into the waters of Provincetown harbor, upon any beach, upon land of another, or upon any public property, any garbage, refuse, rubbish, bottles, cans, containers, paper, cigarette butts, wrapping materials, glass, filth or any noxious or dangerous liquid or solid.

Not following these rules do come along with fines. First offense is $50, second offense is $100, a third and subsequent offenses are $200. If you have questions about what you can take to our transfer station please check out our rules and regulations. They can be found on the Town’s webpage under the Heath Department. You can also call the transfer station at 508-486-7076. Or Sherry Prada, DPW Deputy Director at 508-487-7060. Thank you for your cooperation.

07/17/2025

LINE PAINTING

On Friday July 18th we will be doing line painting on Pleasant Street and Atlantic Avenue. This work will start at 7am and finish at approximately noon time. There will be no parking in this area during this time so please seek alternate parking now.

Thank you for your cooperation and if you have questions please contact Sherry Prada, DPW Deputy Director at 508-487-7060 or email at [email protected].

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07/15/2025

UPDATE AT 3PM.

The repair has been made to the basin Conwell Street and the area has been covered by a steal plate. This is to allow cement to dry. Tomorrow morning this plate will be removed and job cleaned up. Thank you for your patience. It is greatly appreciated.

EMERGENCY WORK CONWELL STREET

At 8am today DPW with along with Cape Cod Excavating will be doing an emergency catch basin repair in the area of 22 Conwell Street. During this work this area of Conwell Street will be closed. At this time we do not know how long this work will take so you should plan ahead and avoid this area.

There will be a police detail on duty to help with traffic but you should expect detours and delays. If you have questions, please call Sherry Prada, DPW Deputy Director at 508-487-7060. Thank you in advance for your patience.

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07/09/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING BRUSH, LEAVES AND GRASS DISPOSAL AT THE TRANSFER STATION.

The Provincetown Transfer Station will not be accepting brush, leaves or grass clippings starting Monday July 14, 2025. We will resume operations on Monday August 11th, 2025. During this time the current compost pile will be removed and a new organizational set up will be developed. This will make this area better to navigate as well as manage. We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this process.

If you have any questions, please call DPW Deputy Director Sherry Prada at 508-487-7060 or email at [email protected].

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07/02/2025

NDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

The Department of Public Works will be closed on Thursday July 3rd and Friday July 4th in celebration of Independence Day.

The Sanitation Department will be on regular schedule for trash and recycling pickup on both Thursday and Friday. Please put out your barrels after 6pm the night before your pickup.

The Transfer Station will be open on both Thursday and Friday. Thursday will be regular hours from 7am to 2pm and Friday will be holiday hours from 7am to 10:30am.

Everyone here at DPW wishes you all a fun and safe holiday! Any questions please call or email Sherry Prada, DPW Deputy Director at 508-487-7060 or [email protected].

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06/26/2025

SEWER CONSTRUCTION WORK FOR W/E 7/4/25

For week ending 6/27/25 crews continued work on the on the Central Vacuum Station on Ryder Street Ext and we installed 5 sewer stubs on Kings Way.

Next week will be our last week of work on the street but work will continue at the Central Vacuum Station until mid July. Crews will be doing trench maintenance along Bradford Street and paving along Kings Way and Conant Street. There may be a few other miscellaneous items but the team will be on clean up and then will be done for the summer.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call or email Sherry Prada, DPW Deputy Director at 508-487-7060 or [email protected] or Braden Witt, DPW Senior Project Manager at 508-487-7060 or [email protected].

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06/20/2025

Dear Neighbor,

As part of the ongoing construction project in your area, vibratory pile driving operations will begin soon. We are providing this update to help you understand what to expect and how we’re working to minimize disruptions.

What is Vibratory Pile Driving?
Vibratory pile driving is a construction method used to install structural piles into the ground by using a vibrating mechanism rather than traditional impact hammers. This method is often faster and quieter than impact driving, and is commonly used near sensitive structures or in populated areas.

When Will this Work Start & End?
o We anticipate starting on June 23th.
o We anticipate the duration of this work to be active for approximately 3-4 weeks, depending on site conditions and weather.
What You Can Expect:
o Noise and Vibration: You may notice a low-frequency humming or rumbling noise and feel ground vibrations while piles are being installed. These sensations are expected and monitored for safety.
o Typical Work Hours: Pile driving will generally occur Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. We will avoid early morning, evening, and weekend work whenever possible.
o Monitoring: Vibration levels will be monitored in real-time to ensure they remain within safe and acceptable limits, in compliance with local and state regulations.

Minimizing Impacts
We understand that construction work can be disruptive, and we are committed to reducing inconvenience where possible:
o Notification of major activities ahead of time
o Implementing noise-reducing techniques

Contact Us
If you have concerns or experience any issues related to the construction activity, please contact:

https://www.provincetown-ma.gov/2504/Motta-Field-Redevelopment-Project

Braden Witt
Senior Project Manager
Phone: 508-487-7060
Email: [email protected]

Since 2022, the Provincetown Recreation Commission and the Motta Field Working Group have been working diligently to turn Motta Field into an upgraded community facility as a space that can be enjoyed by all! Design firm Weston & Sampson took on the project, and through a robust community planning p...

06/20/2025

SEWER CONSTRUCTION WORK FOR W/E 6/27/25

For week ending 6/20/25 crews continued work on the Central Vacuum Station on Ryder Street Ext. as well as installed 200 feet of sewer line on Kings Way.

Next week the RBO crew will continue the work at the Central Vacuum Station. The other RBO crew will be doing sewer work on Kings Way.

For the look ahead, we expect Central Vacuum Station work to continue. The RBO crew will be working on Kings Way and then will be doing clean up to end our season.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call or email Sherry Prada, DPW Deputy Director at 508-487-7060 or [email protected] or Braden Witt, DPW Senior Project Manager at 508-487-7060 or [email protected].

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06/16/2025

PAVING NOTICE *UPDATED*

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Town of Provincetown along with Coastal Paving have adjusted the schedule for this week.

On Tuesday June 17th crews will be prepping for paving on Atlantic Avenue and they will be milling Cook Street. On Friday June 20th crews will be paving both Atlantic Avenue and Cook Street. There will be no work on Wednesday June 18th or Thursday June 19th. Work will start at 7am and end approximately 8pm. During this work there will be no on street parking and you can expect the road to be closed for this work. If you need to get out you must do so before 7am, so please seek alternate parking now.

Thank you for your cooperation and if you have questions, please contact Sherry Prada, DPW Deputy Director at 508-487-7060 or email at [email protected].

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06/16/2025

The Provincetown Department of Public Works office will be closed Thursday June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Thursday's trash and recycling pick up will be on regular schedule so please pull your barrels curbside Wednesday evening after 6pm. The Transfer Station will be open but only from 7am until 10:30am so please plan accordingly.

If you have questions please call Sherry Prada, DPW Deputy Director at 508-487-7060 or email at [email protected]. Thank you!

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