Public Works

Please visit our Transfer Station Sticker page for instructions on obtaining new stickers.

For information about disposing of bulky waste/construction debris visit our Bulky Waste, Construction & Demolition page

The Department of Public Works

is responsible for the care and maintenance of public roadways, sidewalks, drainage systems, shade trees, parks, grounds, recreation fields, athletic fields, the town’s Recycling and Trash Transfer Facility, and snow and ice control on all public, and certain private roadways. As of October 1, 2001, there are approximately 136 miles of public roads, including unaccepted subdivisions, approximately 20 miles of private roadways, and approximately 10,000 public shade trees in town.

DPW Office Holiday Schedule

The DPW Office will be CLOSED on: 

  • Monday, January 19, 2026
  • Monday, February 16, 2026
  • Monday, April 20, 2026
  • Monday, May 25, 2026
  • Friday, June 19, 2026
  • Friday, July 3, 2026
  • Monday, September 1, 2026
  • Monday, October 12, 2026
  • Wednesday, November 11, 2026
  • Thursday, November 26, 2026
  • Friday, December 25, 2026
  • Friday, January 1, 2027

For a list of Transfer Station Holidays, please go to the Transfer Station website

  1. 2026 Rain Barrel and Composter Sale

    The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is sponsoring a Rain Barrel and Composter Sale. Read on...

  2. Gardening Green Expo - March 16-21

    The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is sponsoring a Gardening Green Expo Read on...

  3. Snow Removal Update: Sidewalk Plowing and Road Widening in Progress

    Our crews are still hard at work to make our streets safe and accessible. While the main storm has passed, we are currently focused on: Read on...
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MyHingham - Report an Issue

Please use the MyHingham app to report issues such as pothole, down tree, blocked sewer drain, etc.

  • Online: MyHingham
  • App (mobile phone only): From your cellphone Download the App or search 'MyHingham' from the Apple Store or Google Play. 
  • Call: 781.741-1430
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Guidelines for Snowstorms
The Hingham Department of Public Works is reminding all town residents that there is a sand/salt mixture available at the Transfer Station, Thursday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

When snow is forecast, residents are asked to keep all parked vehicles off streets that are plowed by the town to expedite snowplowing and sanding operations. Vehicles obstructing plowing and sanding operations will be towed at the owner's expense. No one other than town employees or contractors hired by the town may shovel, snow-blow, or plow ice or snow onto a public roadway (Town By-Law Article 10, section 6A).

The town is not responsible for damaged mailboxes, driveway aprons, walkways, stone walls, grassed areas, shrubs, trees, fences, planters, barrels, basketball hoops, or any other object within the town layout.

Please call the Department of Public Works if you have any questions, at 781-741-1430.