Dept. of Public Works (DPW)

19 South Franklin Street
Cortland, New York 13045

Chris Bistocchi, Superintendent

Office Hours: 7 am - 3 pm, Monday through Friday

Phone: (607) 756-6221
E-mail: clbistocchi@verizonesg.net

 

Trash Pickup

Trash must be in “City of Cortland” trash bags and at the curb by 7 am per the City Code. For information about your trash day, download Trash Collection Map or call the DPW office.

Our phone number is also on the City trash bags. Our current hauler is Casella Waste Systems.

• Purchasing Blue Bags Locally
• Blue Bag Mail Order Program
• Yard Waste Collection

 

Recycling

Recycle bins must also be at the curb by 7 am on trash day. They can be purchased at the DPW for $10.

• Mandatory Recycling Program
• Electronic Recycling

 

Street Lights Out

To report damaged or malfunctioning street lights, please call National Grid at 1 (800) 642-4272, or fax 1 (800) 882-0322, and provide them with

• the street name
• pole number (may be read right off the light pole)
• status of the light

If you are unable to reach National Grid, please contact the City of Cortland at (607) 758-8374, or e-mail srhea@cortland.org.

 

Questions / Problems

Please call the DPW at (607) 756-6221. If we can't take care of your question or problem, we will direct you to the correct department.