When snowfall reaches at least one half inch, the Division of Streets begins plowing and salting main streets. Clearing of residential streets is determined by weather conditions and forecasts. Generally, an accumulation above two inches involves salting and plowing, and less accumulation involves salting only. -more
Graffiti Removal Program
On City-owned buildings: 216.420.8200 - Weekdays 7 am to 3:30 pm On other structures: 216.664.2510 - Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm
This ensures removal of city-wide graffiti by City employees and volunteers. It enforces anti-graffiti ordinances and educates the public, especially children and community groups about the negative aspects of graffiti.
Removal of graffiti from City-owned buildings is handled by the Parks, Recreation and Properties Department (216.420.8200). Removal of graffiti from roads, guardrails, and bridges and docks is handled by the Public Service Department at 216.664.2510.
Guard Rail Repair
216.664.2510 - Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm
This program is charged with protecting the public through guard rail repair on the city's streets and highways.
Early in November, leaf pick-up begins in high leaf-generation areas. Signs are posted on Thursdays for the following week's pick-up. Residents who do not live in high leaf-generating areas may bag their leaves for collection on regular pick-up days.
Street Cleaning
216.664.2510 - Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm
This Division of Streets promotes a clean appearance and provides safe road conditions by cleaning streets and removing litter.
Street Repair
216.664.2510 - Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm
This program provides road maintenance services in order to eliminate hazardous conditions and extend the life of newly resurfaced streets in order to save taxpayer money. It provides for the repair of utility openings, the repair of pot holes, sealing of surface cracks in the street, and the maintenance of brick streets.
to provide safe, prompt, cost effective, high quality service delivery to City of Cleveland citizens, employees, businesses, and visitors in the areas of waste collection, street maintenance and repair, facility management, and fleet management.