Public Works
Please visit our Transfer Station Sticker page for instructions on obtaining new stickers.
For information about disposing of bulky waste/construction debris visit our Bulky Waste, Construction & Demolition page
The Department of Public Works
is responsible for the care and maintenance of public roadways, sidewalks, drainage systems, shade trees, parks, grounds, recreation fields, athletic fields, the town’s Recycling and Trash Transfer Facility, and snow and ice control on all public, and certain private roadways. As of October 1, 2001, there are approximately 136 miles of public roads, including unaccepted subdivisions, approximately 20 miles of private roadways, and approximately 10,000 public shade trees in town.
DPW Office Holiday Schedule
The DPW Office will be CLOSED on:
- Monday, September 7, 2026
- Monday, October 12, 2026
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- Friday, January 1, 2027
- Monday, January 18, 2027
- Monday, February 15, 2027
- Monday, April 19, 2027
- Monday, May 31, 2027
- Friday, June 18, 2027
- Monday, July 5, 2027
For a list of Transfer Station Holidays, please go to the Transfer Station website
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Road Construction - Cushing Street and Pioneer Road - Beginning September 8th
Beginning on Tuesday, September 8th, paving preparations will begin on Cushing Street between Ward Street and Main Street, Cushing Street between Whiting Street and Derby Street and Pioneer Road between Cushing Street and Patriots Way. Read on... -
Shred Day - September 26th - Rockland Trust, Hingham
Come shred all those personal documents you don't want to throw away! Read on... -
Curbside Composting for Hingham Residents
The Town of Hingham has partnered with Black Earth to provide discounted curbside composting to Hingham residents. Read on...
MyHingham - Report an Issue
Please use the MyHingham app to report issues such as pothole, down tree, blocked sewer drain, etc.
- Online: MyHingham
- App (mobile phone only): From your cellphone Download the App or search 'MyHingham' from the Apple Store or Google Play.
- Call: 781.741-1430
The Hingham Department of Public Works is reminding all town residents that there is a sand/salt mixture available at the Transfer Station, Thursday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
When snow is forecast, residents are asked to keep all parked vehicles off streets that are plowed by the town to expedite snowplowing and sanding operations. Vehicles obstructing plowing and sanding operations will be towed at the owner's expense. No one other than town employees or contractors hired by the town may shovel, snow-blow, or plow ice or snow onto a public roadway (Town By-Law Article 10, section 6A).
The town is not responsible for damaged mailboxes, driveway aprons, walkways, stone walls, grassed areas, shrubs, trees, fences, planters, barrels, basketball hoops, or any other object within the town layout.
Please call the Department of Public Works if you have any questions, at 781-741-1430.
