The Public Works Division provides residential solid waste and yard waste collection and maintains town-owned streets. Additionally, staff perform maintenance on stormwater drainage areas and oversee cemetery operations and burials at the Town Cemetery.

The Public Works Division is dedicated to providing a safe, clean and healthy environment in town and maintaining a high quality of life for Hillsborough residents.

Solid waste collection

The town handles curbside collections of garbage and yard waste. See the Garbage Collection and Yard Waste Collection pages on this website for more information.

Other solid waste services are provided by Orange County Solid Waste Management. Contact Orange County for these services, which include:

Curbside recycling and recycling drop-off sites. Curbside service is provided on Wednesdays in Hillsborough.
Household hazardous waste collection.
Construction and demolition waste collection.
Solid waste convenience centers.

Street maintenance

The town maintains most streets within its jurisdiction, while others are maintained by the state. For more information, see the Street Maintenance page on this website.

Cemetery operations

The Public Works Division oversees cemetery operations and burials at the Town Cemetery. See the Town Cemetery Regulations page for additional information. The Public Space and Sustainability Division oversees the maintenance of town-maintained cemeteries. See the Cemeteries page.

Street standards and permit applications

The town generally does not construct new roads. However, it manages changes within the public right of way and has requirements for new road construction. Most of these functions are handled by the town's Planning and Economic Development Division, and additional information is available in the street standards section of the division's page on this website.

Applications for permits handled by the Public Works Division are available below.

file icon Driveway Permit Application