Public Works

Notice from DPW

Macomb County has teamed up with the Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) to treat phragmites along Macomb County roadways in Sterling Heights. This will help control the invasive plants throughout the City. 

Applications will take place between September 1-30, 2020. The treatment areas include: 19 Mile Rd,, Mound Rd., 17 Mile Rd., and Hannebauer Lane. 

Please refrain from allowing any persons or pets entering the treated areas until the spray has dried.

Visit their website here for more info and to view complete maps highlighting treatment areas.

Department Divisions


The department is divided into 5 divisions:
  • Fleet Maintenance 
    Maintenance and repair of the City-owned vehicles/equipment.
  • Sewer Collection
    Stormwater Management Plan, Surface Water Management Plan, Signs of Illicit Discharge
  • Street Services 
    City Tree Policies, Snow and Ice Removal, Mailbox Guidelines
  • Water Distribution 
    Cross Connection Control Program, Watering Restrictions, Water Quality Reports
  • Refuse & Recycling
    Recycling, Refuse Collection, Yard Waste Collection

Duties & Responsibilities


The Public Works Department supervises the following:
  • Maintenance and repair of City Streets
  • Auto repair for all City owned vehicles
  • Distribution of safe drinking water
  • Refuse collection and disposal
  • Tree planting and pruning and removal
  • Proper flow of sanitary system to prevent back-ups from occurring

Refuse & Recycling


Refuse collection is handled by a private refuse contractor, Green For Life Inc (GFL), but the Public Works Department oversees the general operations.  If you experience any concerns with the collection of your refuse or recycling please contact GFL at 866-772-8900.

Sign up for GFL's Curbside Recycling service and a cart or call GFL at (844)464-3587.

Drinking Water Testing Services


For residents that are concerned with their water quality in their homes, services are available for drinking water testing.

The Mount Clemens Water Filtration Plant Laboratory will conduct tests for coliform bacteria in drinking water for a fee of $37.00 per sample. Find information and forms.

The Michigan DEQ Laboratory will conduct tests for Lead and Copper levels in drinking water for a fee of $26.00 per sample. Find information and forms.

The EPA has created an informational flyer on actions you can take to reduce lead in drinking water in your home, available here EPA - Lead in Drinking Water.

For a current water quality report, please click the following link: www.sterling-heights.net/waterquality.

Watch the video below for more information about our water!