San Francisco Department of Public Works

Don’t dump that Christmas tree, recycle it for free

From. Jan 2 through 12, San Francisco residents can have Christmas trees picked up with their residential trash.

4 months ago

Free graffiti cleanup pilot program in San Francisco could save property owners thousands in fines

Instead of costly fines that could run thousands, The City is offering to paint over graffiti for property owners at…

1 year ago

San Francisco to resurface 500 city blocks

San Francisco officials have announced a $77.2 million plan to repave 500 city blocks in the coming year.

2 years ago

Supes mull plan to help property owners clean graffiti

Supes are mulling a proposal to provide free DPW help to clean up graffiti on business and residential property in…

2 years ago

Fifth Street Nursery will turn littered ground to fertile space for 1,000 trees

A parcel of land in San Francisco commonly littered with trash will soon be transformed into fertile ground for 1,000…

2 years ago

Fisherman’s Wharf gets new look with completion of Jefferson Streetscape Project

San Francisco completed the $16.3 million Jefferson Streetscape Project at Fisherman’s Wharf in an effort to make the popular destination…

3 years ago

Second half of Taraval Street improvements scheduled for early 2022

Construction crews will hit the pavement again on San Francisco’s Taraval Street.

3 years ago

Carla Short to head DPW as city looks for permanent director

Carla Short, head of the San Francisco Department of Public Works Bureau of Urban Forestry, will now lead DPW as…

3 years ago

Haight Street improvements increase safety, preserve neighborhood feel

San Francisco leaders and merchants along Haight Street Wednesday morning celebrated completion of pedestrian improvements, new streetlights and expanded bus…

3 years ago

SFMTA completes first half of transit improvements on Taraval Street

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency recently completed the first of two phases in the L Taravel Improvement Project, including…

3 years ago

New initiative urges residents to help San Francisco ‘shine’

San Francisco's new "Shine On SF" initiative is not just about reinvigorating civic pride in thought -- it urges participation…

3 years ago

Second Recology executive charged in San Francisco bribery scandal

If convicted of bribery, John Francis Porter could face up to 10 years in prison.

3 years ago

Officials prematurely celebrate Second Street project completion

San Francisco officials Thursday celebrated completion of a more than three-year improvement project in the South of Market neighborhood, but…

3 years ago

Mayor proposes legislation to make Shared Spaces program permanent

After nearly a year of Covid-19 restrictions, seeing patrons dine out on San Francisco streets has become a familiar scene.…

3 years ago

Recology to refund overcharged customers nearly $95 million

As a result of the ongoing investigation into City Hall corruption, San Francisco’s trash and recycling collection company has agreed…

3 years ago

SFMTA approves Better Market Street changes despite redesign controversy

After hours of debate and public comment, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's Board of Directors Tuesday voted 5-2 to…

3 years ago

SF city administrator resigns amid City Hall corruption scandal

San Francisco City Administrator Naomi Kelly has submitted her resignation to Mayor London Breed and will step down from her…

3 years ago

San Francisco voters show wide support for new street cleaning department proposition

San Francisco voters are backing a measure to create a new department focused on keeping sidewalks and streets clean. The…

3 years ago

Supes push mayor to deploy more 24-hour street bathrooms, eye land for Safe Sleeping Sites

San Francisco officials have deployed more 24-hour bathrooms and handwashing stations out to streets to help meet sanitation needs during…

4 years ago

Officials offer apology for woman killed by DPW truck, continue investigation

San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin and community leaders placed flowers at the intersection of Geary and Taylor streets Wednesday afternoon…

4 years ago

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