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Public Works FAQs  >

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Public Works FAQS

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What does Wayfinding mean?

What does Right-of-Way mean?

What types of trash are acceptable to leave out?

Who do I contact to cancel garbage service?

What are the current rates for garbage bills?

Who do I contact if I have a complaint or concerns regarding traffic related issues?

Who do I contact to request a residential street light be installed in my area?

What services are included in my garbage service?

How do I found out who collects garbage and how do I pay my bill?

Who do I contact if I have a complaint regarding traffic signal timing?

Who do I contact if I would like to reserve a space in a municipal parking lot?

Who do I contact for traffic count and truck route information?

Who do I contact to request a new traffic signal, or sign?

Who do I contact to request a handicapped parking space in front of my home?

Who do I contact to report damage to an existing traffic sign or a traffic signal that is out?

Who do I contact to report a street light that is out?

Do I need a permit to park a vehicle or dumpster within the public right of way?

Do I need a permit to move an overdimensional/overweight load through the City of Rockford?

Who do I contact if my sidewalk needs repair?

Director
Timothy S. Hanson

425 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61104
Phone: (815) 987-5570
TDD: (815) 987-3083
Fax: (815) 967-6942

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