Highway Division

The Highway Division is responsible for maintaining the City’s infrastructure which includes over 185 miles of road and approximately 739 streets.  The division employs 17 full-time people.  The Department of Public Utilities is responsible for the maintenance of the City's water and sewer facilities.

Paving - Completes the physical aspect of paving City streets, usually from April through November.  The paving list is generated by Engineering and presented to the City Council.

Pothole Repair - Potholes are fixed directly by the Highway Division.  Residents reporting potholes can call the Department of Public Works and be assured it will be responded to in a reasonable amount of time.

Curbing Repair and Replacement - This is done to ensure street water will find its way into the City's drainage system.  The Highway Division determines which curbs need repair and which streets require new curbs.

Leaf Collection - The Highway Division collects leaves free-of-charge for City residents usually starting the second week of November and lasting until the first snowfall.  Additionally, the City does not collect leaves in the spring.  Residents do not have to make any appointments, they only have to place their leaves on their curbs.  Please note that only leaves in biodegradable bags will be collected and the use of duct tape is not permitted.

Street Sweeping - The Highway Division performs regular cleaning of the City’s streets and performs a City-wide street cleaning beginning in March to remove sand left from the winter season.

Emergency Calls for Floods and Storms - The Highway Division is responsible for coordinating the City’s response for winter and seasonal storms.

Sanitation and Recycling - Residents in Meriden’s outer tax district are responsible for their own solid waste (trash) removal and recycling.  Residents in Meriden’s inner tax districts are provided with solid waste removal and recycling through a contracted service.  Any questions concerning inner district solid waste removal should be directed to Tony's Trucking at  203-265-0756.  Questions regarding inner city recycling should be directed to All Waste at 203-237-0584.  Questions concerning tax district locations should be directed to the Tax Assessor's Office at 203-630-4065.

Street Maintenance - The Highway Division regularly removes trash that accumulates on the sides of City streets.   Please note the City no longer provides sand for our residents.