The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance of all Class V roads, including patching potholes, maintaining traffic signs, such as stop signs and hazard warnings, such as "Curve Ahead," along with road name signs.
During rough winter weather, the Department is responsible for plowing and sand/salting all Town-maintained roads and sidewalks. During the regular course of business, the Department is responsible for eliminating traffic hazards, such as downed trees, as well as for the trimming and maintenance of all brush along the roadsides.
Maintenance of the Town's diverse fleet of vehicles, from police criusers to plow trucks is yet another important mission for this department. This is accomplished by our skilled mechanics, who work out of the Highways & Vehicle Maintenance facility on Baldwin Way.
LANDFILL AND RECYCLING
The Town of Farmington currently operates an open landfill and recycling facility. Most residents drop off their own trash during the landfill/recycling center's operating hours, but there are several private waste haulers who will pick your trash up at your home for a fee. You must have a current landfill sticker on your vehicle to use the facility. Stickers can be obtained at the Municipal Office for vehicles registered in the Town of Farmington.
The Town of Farmington administers a "pay-per-bag" system. In other words, residents purchase Farmington Landfill Decals for $1.each and afix them to a 30 gal. trash bag, two decals for larger bags, and then are able to dispose of their residential trash at the landfill/recycling center (remember - if you don't have the Farmington decal, you will not be permitted to dispose of your trash!). All revenues from the sale of the decals have been set aside in a Special Revenue Fund for the purpose of offsetting the cost of the landfill closure.
If you have questions about where to haul brush and other yard waste, or what types of construction debris can be accepted at the landfill at what cost, please do not hesitate to call: 755-4884.
Hours of operation are: 8 to 4 on Tues., Wed., Fri. and Sat.
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Finally, the Department plans and carries out the guidance provided by the Town of Farmington Master Plan with regard to road maintenance and reconstruction. For more information about the Department of Highways & Vehicle Maintenance, call Joel Moulton at 755-4884, or e-mail him at townfarm@worldpath.net.
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