The Public Works Department directs the operations of its five divisions, all of which provide essential infrastructure, services, and operations to both visitors and the citizens of Bloomington. These services and operations are performed in a prompt, courteous, safe, efficient, transparent and cost-effective manner.
Animal Care and Control
The Animal Care & Control Division operates the City of Bloomington's Animal Shelter and is the primary provider of animal-related services for Bloomington and Monroe County.
Fleet Maintenance
The Fleet Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance and repair services of over 400 vehicles and specialized equipment. This includes preventative maintenance (both major and minor repairs), emergency call out service and maintaining two fueling sites.
Parking Facilities
The Parking Facilities Division provides safe and accessible parking throughout downtown Bloomington. Learn more about monthly parking garage permits. If you are experiencing issues or problems in any of the City's parking garages, please contact (812) 369-3622 for assistance 24/7.
Sanitation
The Sanitation Division provides curbside collection of trash, recycling and yard waste to single-family residences (4 units or less) that are located within the City limits. Please use the myBloomington tool to find your trash and recycle day.
Sidewalks
Information about sidewalks, including but not limited to legal requirements, approved City sidewalk repair vendors, forms, etc., can be found here.
Street
The Street Division provides maintenance and repair for the City's 237 miles of streets. Specific functions include street resurfacing; applying pavement markings; the repair and construction of sidewalks and curbs; snow removal; street sweeping; leaf collection; planning, maintenance, and operation of traffic signals and street signs. In addition, the department provides care and maintenance of trees in the public right-of-way.
Surplus City of Bloomington Real Property
Information regarding current surplus City of Bloomington properties that are now available for sale, as approved by the Board of Public Works. At this time, there are no surplus properties available.