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The Department of Public Works (DPW) employs 19 full time employees and five part time employees. The department resolves most customer’s requests on the same day they are received. Wayne’s DPW is responsible for 58.53 miles of City streets, and
- Maintains City trees and manages a free, City-wide tree planting program
- Supervises the removal of approximately 9,800 tons of refuse each year
- Maintains 84 miles of Water Main Lines
- Maintains 84 miles of Sewer Main Lines
New Water & Sewer Rates
Effective July 1, 2011 the City of Wayne water and sewer rates changed.
New Rates |
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$4.43 |
Water per unit* |
$5.55 |
Sewer per unit* |
$9.98 |
Combined Rate |
*1 unit = 1000 gallons |
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All water & sewer customers will also be required to pay a $9.57 per month ($19.14 per by-monthly billing cycle) fixed service cost. This fee was enacted to cover fixed cost (unaffected by usage amounts) that are included in our current sewer disposal cost to Wayne County.
For information regarding other water & sewer fees such as IWC charges, monthly meter fees, tap/debt service fees, etc., contact the water billing clerk at 734-722-2000.
Fire Hydrant Maintenance 
The City of Wayne Department of Public Works has begun it's annual program to winterize fire hydrants. During this process, Public Works employees will flow hydrants which may occasionally cause residents and businesses to experience rusty water. If you experience rusty water, please allow your water to flow until clear. It is recommended that you do not do laundry or use water for food preparation until it flows clear. If the problem persist, please contact the DPW at (734) 721-8600.
NOTICE: The City of Wayne will no longer pick up leaves raked into the streeet.
The City of Wayne Fall Leaf Collection Program has been discontinued. Leaves may be placed into brown paper yard waste bags or 20-30 gallon trash containers and placed out for collection on your regular refuse collection day.
Please Help to Reduce Our Water Cost
In an effort to control our cost related to water usage and enhance the overall efficiency of the water system, we are asking residential and commercial water users to control water usage during peak hours. Please set automatic irrigation systems to run during the non-peak hours between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am. For commercial and industrial users, please set water recovery tanks and other water storage units to fill during this same non-peak time period whenever possible.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Arbor Day April 30, 2010 - Hoover School
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Christmas Tree Collection
Trees are collected during regular trash pick up through mid January.
General
The DPW will answer your questions regarding:
- Street signs
- Debris along City streets and right-of-way areas
- Fire hydrants – both public and private (The City offers a private property maintenance contract)
- Grading and dust control of City dirt roads
- Street sweeping – the entire City is swept every 4-5 weeks
- Pavement line marking
- Surface maintenance and drainage on City streets
Glenwood Cemetery
The City of Wayne owns Glenwood Cemetery, located on Glenwood Rd., west of Venoy Rd. For information contact (734) 721-8600.
Private Property
For questions or complaints involving private property or a possible ordinance violation, please call the City of Wayne Ordinance Department at (734) 728-9100.
Recycling Center
The Recycling Center is located in the parking lot of 4001 S. Wayne, corner of forest. It’s always open for your newspapers, glass, tin, aluminum, batteries and plastics. By law the City can not accept motor oil.
Refuse
Acceptable at curbside are all appliances, including stoves, washers, dryers, hot water tanks, dishwashers, etc.. which are picked up at the curb on collection day. Refrigerators must have their doors taken off. CallRepublic Waste for special pickup at 877-264-5544.
Not Accepted at Curbside
These items are not acceptable for curbside pick up:
- Hazardous materials – drugs, chemicals, infected materials, explosives, etc.
- Construction and demolition materials
- Tree stumps weighing over 50 lbs
- Car parts
Acceptable Receptacles
Size: Metal, plastic, fiberglass, etc. 5 to 30 gallons.
All receptacles must have handles and tightly fitting covers. Plastic refuse bags, for garbage only, must have a capacity of minimum of 1 bushel through a maximum of 3 bushels.
Weight: Maximum of 50 lbs.
Refuse bags are sold at the DPW office and at City Hall.
Not Acceptable Receptacles
Paper shopping bags and cardboard containers are prohibited.
Refuse Collection Schedule
Your refuse will be collected according to the City’s established schedule. Your scheduled pick up day will change as a result of one of the following holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. If your regular day happens to fall on one of those holidays, your refuse will be collected on the day following the holiday. Click here to view or download and save the Refuse Pickup Schedule Map.
Yard waste is collected on regular collection days beginning April 1 and continuing through the week of December 15. Yard waste is: grass clippings, leaves, very small twigs, potting soil, garden fruits and vegetables, and old flowers. Yard waste can no longer be placed in plastic bags.Â
Here’s what you should do:
Separate yard waste from regular trash by about 10 ft.
- Mark the yard waste containers with "Yard Waste" stickers. The stickers are available at City Hall or the DPW.
- Cut branches into 3 ft. lengths and tie them into bundles that weigh no more than 50 lbs. each.
Sewer Problems
If you have a sewer-related problem, call DPW during normal hours. If you spot the problem on a holiday, the weekend or after normal business hours, please contact the Police Department at (734) 721-1414. DPW personnel determine if the problem is in your sewer line or the City’s sewer main and counsel you regarding your options.
Snow Removal
If the City has a snowfall of 4 in. or more, residents are asked not to park on public streets. You will be notified via the general media when the snow emergency is over and street parking is once again allowed. The DPW clears major roads first, then residential streets, dead-end streets and cul de sac areas.
Streetlights
The City of Wayne has recently partnered with DTE Energy to reduce our annual street lighting costs with a new initiative.
The City of Wayne will be DTE Energy's first customer to test a new smart photocell on some street lighting circuits citywide. These smart photocells work in much of the same way as traditional photocells only these will turn off the streetlights at midnight, then turn them on again at 6am and then off at dawn.
This first of it's kind project will result in $15,877 annual savings to the City.
Portions of the following streets have been selected for the pilot program:
Venoy
Van Born
Wayne
Michigan
Annapolis
Second St.
Trees
The City has a tree planting program. The City of Wayne has been designated as an official Tree City U.S.A. Contact the DPW for more information.
City trees are normally trimmed as part of a routine maintenance schedule and upon request, by either DPW personnel or a contractor under DPW supervision. Trees are only removed if they are dead, dying, diseased or dangerous. Trees are not removed due to root damage to sidewalks, yards or sewer lines.
Water Billing
If you have a concern about your water bill, contact the Water Department at (734) 722-2000.
Water Leaks
Please report water main breaks or water leaks to the DPW. If you discover a break after normal business hours, on holidays or the weekend, please call the Police Department at (734) 721-1414.
Other Services - Provided by Utility Companies
Excavating – Call Miss Dig
By law, anyone excavating must call Miss Dig so that existing utilities can be located. The number is 1-800-482-7171 – and there is no charge for the service.
Gas Leaks
If you smell gas in or around your home, call 911 and report it to the Wayne Fire Department.