Public Works Department

Phone: 757-382-6101

Fax: 757-382-6310

Address: 306 Cedar Road, Third Floor, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (except federal holidays)

To report an emergency after hours that requires Public Works' immediate response,
please call the non-emergency police line at 382-6161.

The Chesapeake Department of Public Works provides important public services to citizens, residents and travelers. Everyone within the City is somehow by Public Works, whether it's traveling on a City roadway, crossing a bridge, disposing of refuse, or using many of the other municipal services. The Department has been accredited by the American Public Works Association since September 2006 and was re-accredited in November 2018.

Waste & Recycling
Collection Programs

Active Road, Stormwater
& Facility Projects

Travel Advisories
& Traffic Alerts

Stormwater Management
& Education

Bridges &
Structures

Chesapeake
Expressway

Centerville Turnpike Bridge Weekend Closure Postponed

The closure of the Centerville Turnpike Bridge scheduled for April 4-5 has been postponed. New dates will be announced once scheduled.

Deep Creek AIWW Bridge Replacement Project

Replacing the bridge will improve traffic flow, meet Virginia Department of Transportation and City of Chesapeake requirements, and comes at a time in which road improvements are being made to either side of the bridge.

Chesapeake Recycling Program Info

The City of Chesapeake has negotiated a five-month interim contract with Tidewater Fiber Corporation (TFC) to continue providing curbside recycling to eligible households through June 30, 2020, which is the end of the City’s fiscal year. There are no changes to residential curbside recycling collection during this period, and the program will continue on its normal schedule. Additionally, the popular Recycling Perks incentive program will be continued as part of the agreement. Continuation of recycling collection into the next fiscal year is still being reviewed as part of the City’s Operating Budget development. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

Report an issue online or call 757-382-CITY (2489).

PUBLIC WORKS COVID-19 SERVICE UPDATES

The City of Chesapeake is committed to maintaining critical services for residents, while working to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community and protect both residents and City staff alike. Please see the following updates regarding Public Work services. This information will be updated as new information becomes available. Please visit the City of Chesapeake COVID-19 information page for the latest updates regarding COVID-19 and City operations.

Curbside trash and recycling collection continues on its normal schedule.
Residents can still request bulk trash pickups online or by calling 757-382-CITY (2489).
Hauling permits are still being processed and issued.
Residents can now only perform drop-offs at the SPSA Greenbrier Transfer Station Saturdays from 8 a.m. - noon, and Mondays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Traffic and roadway maintenance and repair operations remain unimpacted.
The Chesapeake Expressway will temporarily stop accepting cash and credit cards at the toll booths effective Friday, March 27 at noon until further notice. More information is available at the Chesapeake Expressway website.