Public Works Week 2023

Remarks by Commissioner Will Melendez:

"Thank you and welcome all to this year’s Public Works Week celebration. This year’s theme is "Connecting the world through Public Works". This is an opportunity to celebrate and recognize a group of ex...

2023 Paving Begins

Work is done as conditions permit. Please travel carefully in the area and observe any posted detours.

Veolia begins hydrant flushing in New Rochelle

May 2, 2023 notice from VEOLIA:

Over the next several weeks, Veolia crews will be flushing fire hydrants and blow offs in the City of New Rochelle. This work will be performed between the hours of 7:30 am and 4 pm. Workers will be carrying company...

City of New Rochelle Honors Sanitation Crew G-31 with Employee Recognition Award

Throughout the City of New Rochelle, the Department of Public Works’  sanitation crews work tirelessly to support the community, collecting more than 28,000 tons of trash as well as 2200 tons commingled and 3400 tons paper recycling annually from...

Yard Waste Collection Begins April 3

The Department of Public Works, Bureau of Streets and Highways will begin Yard Waste Collection on Monday, April 3, 2023. Residents are reminded that in order to be collected, yard waste must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. (6am during summer months) on t...

Yard Waste Collection Begins April 3

The Department of Public Works, Bureau of Streets and Highways will begin Yard Waste Collection on Monday, April 3, 2023. Residents are reminded that in order to be collected, yard waste must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. (6am during summer months) on t...

Neighborhood Meetings to be held for Drainage Analysis Study

A series of meetings in March and April will give updates on the City’s study of six watersheds

Residents, businesses, property owners invited to attend the meeting corresponding to their watershed location

Last year, the City of New Roch...

City Manager Kathleen Gill Appoints Wilfredo Melendez as New Public Works Commissioner

Wilfredo Melendez, P.E. has been named as the new Commissioner of Public Works, effective February 6. 

Mr. Melendez brings extensive municipal experience to the position, having worked for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection a...

Paper Collection Reminder

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North Avenue Bridge Replacement Project

The New York State Thruway Authority has started a three-year project to replace the North Avenue bridge, which is located above a section of the New England Thruway (I-95). Improvements will include a wider overpass structure, a dedicated left turn lane ...

2023 DPW Collection Schedule Now Available Online

New Rochelle’s Department of Public Works annual schedule and information booklet is now available online at NewRochelleNY.com/DPW. The 2023 booklet, mailed citywide to all homes, contains an easy-to-read flyer on recyclables along with importan...

Fall Leaf Collection Begins

The Department of Public Works reminds property owners that Fall Leaf Collection begins on Tuesday, October 11 and concludes the end of December.  All leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags or open containers weighing no more than 75 l...

Public Input Needed for Drainage Analysis Study

Last week, the City Council unanimously approved contracts with five Drainage subconsultants to perform a Citywide Drainage Study that will analyze issues in the watershed districts located throughout New Rochelle. To more fully identify drainage problem ...