Tacoma Public Works Dept

Come visit us. We are available to assist with all types of projects, ranging from small to large scale developments. We have representatives collocated in the Permit Center which includes experts for building code, land use and zoning, traffic, environmental services, private development, and right-of-way. Our services also reach beyond these areas to coordinate with Tacoma Public Utilities (Water, Power and Rail), Tacoma Fire, and other departments offering incentives, business assistance, and licensing.

The EnviroHouse is a collaboration among City of Tacoma Solid Waste Management, Wastewater Management and Surface Water Management, Tacoma Power, Tacoma Water and the Master Builders Association of Pierce County. Remodeling, design and landscape services were provided by Bates Technical College, BCRA, City of Tacoma Streets and Grounds Division, Morley-DeLoma Architects, Tacoma Public Utilities Grounds Maintenance Division, The Berger Partnership, Washington Conservation Corps and York Enterprises.

Environmental Services protects and restores natural resources, keeping our city clean, safe and livable through garbage and recycling pickup, wastewater treatment, household hazardous waste disposal, protection from stormwater pollution and much more. We believe everything we do supports healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound, leaving a better Tacoma for all. Solid Waste Management provides garbage, recycling and yard/food waste services for about 53,000 single-family homes and numerous multifamily, business and industrial customers.