The Streets & Sanitation Division manages the collection and removal of household trash, recyclables, yard waste (seasonal), and bulky materials. The division also maintains and repairs roadway surfaces, street signage, guardrails, pavement markings, and roadside vegetation. Work is organized to support safe travel conditions, clean neighborhoods, and reliable waste removal schedules.
Solid waste operations operate through designated collection zones with alternating recycling pickup cycles. Yard waste and leaf collection occur during scheduled windows in spring and fall, with special guidance provided to prevent storm drain blockages near the river and wooded neighborhoods.
Bulky item collection is available by scheduled pickup to ensure that large items are handled safely and do not obstruct sidewalks or alleyways. Streets maintenance crews perform patching, surface sealing, pothole repair, traffic sign repair, and minor winter road treatment outside of major snow emergencies.
The division emphasizes maintaining a clean and safe public environment while supporting recycling and waste reduction practices across Silver Falls.