Department of Public Works
DPW staff have moved into their newly renovated building! Please note, that the front office entrance has moved to a new location (see image below).
Branch Out Berkley Fall Tree Planting Program
Our FREE Fall Street Tree Program is currently FULL. Please check back in Spring 2023!The beauty of Berkley's tree-lined streets is a result of the successful Tree Planting Program. The young trees that are planted are about 1½ inches in diameter and approximately 10 feet tall.
Please note if a tree was removed from the right-of-way, it takes at least 5 years for the roots to break down to allow for a new tree to be planted in the same area. New tree placement is also contingent upon underground utility locations and the size of the greenbelt.
Trees are made available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is a LIMITED number available.
About Public Works
Location: 3238 Bacon Berkley MI, 48072
The Department of Public Works (DPW) conducts and coordinates a wide variety of street maintenance, sanitation, and water/sewer services for the City of Berkley including, but not limited to, the following:
- Street maintenance services include sweeping, mowing, forestry, patching, crack sealing, striping, signage, plowing/salting, and other capital improvements for roughly 53 miles of city-owned streets, tree planting, and landscaping at municipal sites.
- Sanitation services include the coordination of residential and commercial refuse collection, recycling, yard waste, curbside leaf pickup, and brush removal.
- Fleet maintenance services include the coordination and performance of repairs and preventive maintenance and procurement of city-owned vehicles and heavy equipment.
NOTE: To report water main breaks and other water-related emergencies that occur after hours, contact the Public Safety Department, at 248-658-3380.
Contact Information
Shawn Young
Public Works Director
(248) 658-3490
syoung@berkleymich.net