Needham DPW

Needham DPW The Department of Public Works designs, administers and operates the highway, parks, forestry, water, sewer & drains, and recycling & waste in Needham.

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rmation about the Needham DPW, and is not set up to be a forum for comments and responses. We appreciate your cooperation with this policy, and welcome having your comments sent directly to the appropriate department so that information may be provided to you. Thank you!

Reminder - August's Paint Reuse & Recycle Day is TODAY!Stop by the Recycle Transfer Station between 8:00am and 3:30pm to...
08/15/2026

Reminder - August's Paint Reuse & Recycle Day is TODAY!

Stop by the Recycle Transfer Station between 8:00am and 3:30pm to drop-off old paint. Drop off is free for residents with a current RTS sticker.

Our next Paint Reuse & Recycle Day is this coming Saturday, August 15 at the Recycling Transfer Station!Needham Resident...
08/12/2026

Our next Paint Reuse & Recycle Day is this coming Saturday, August 15 at the Recycling Transfer Station!

Needham Residents with a RTS sticker are welcome to drop off unused paint for free from 8:00am - 3:30pm.

NOTE: The Re-Use-It Swap Shop will be closed on Paint Collection Days.

Do you need a RTS sticker? Visit our friends at the Treasurer's Office to get your sticker today!

Questions? Reach out to [email protected] or call the Admin Office - 781-455-7550 ext. 0.

The Swap Shop at the Recycling and Transfer Station will be closed on Thursday, August 6 due to forecasted high temperat...
08/05/2026

The Swap Shop at the Recycling and Transfer Station will be closed on Thursday, August 6 due to forecasted high temperatures and humidity.

Please monitor the status of the Swap Shop for possible closures on Friday and Saturday by visiting the RTS' page on the Town's website: www.needhamma.gov/rts

If you've driven on a recently treated road in Needham and noticed a textured surface or some loose stones, you may have...
08/03/2026

If you've driven on a recently treated road in Needham and noticed a textured surface or some loose stones, you may have wondered why the Town uses rubber chip seal instead of repaving.

Rubber chip seal is a proven pavement preservation treatment that helps keep roads in good condition by sealing small cracks, preventing water from damaging the pavement, and slowing normal wear and tear. By treating roads before they require major repairs, the Town can extend the life of its roads and make the most of available funding. Needham DPW has used this treatment for more than 30 years as part of its long-term pavement management program.

After the rubber chip treatment is applied, some loose stone is normal. The DPW’s Highway Division schedules multiple street sweepings to remove excess stone, with additional cleanup completed as needed to help keep roads safe and maintain a clean roadway surface.

To learn more, read the Rubber Chip Treatment FAQs on the Town’s website: www.needhamma.gov/rubberchip

07/24/2026

💦 Want to save water, save money and help the environment?

Order a rain barrel from Needham DPW!

Rain barrels collect and store rainwater from your roof, providing a free source of water for your lawn and garden during dry summer months. They also help reduce stormwater runoff, keeping excess water off streets and driveways and allowing more water to soak into the ground.

The durable, UV-protected barrels are available in green, gray, and black and are easy to install in just minutes. Cost is $55 per barrel.

For more info. visit needhamma.gov/rainbarrels

To order, contact DPW Administration:

📞 781-455-7550 ext. 0
📧 [email protected]

New Traffic Pattern! Please be advised that Needham DPW has installed new stop signs on Hunnewell Street at the intersec...
07/21/2026

New Traffic Pattern! Please be advised that Needham DPW has installed new stop signs on Hunnewell Street at the intersection of Hillside Avenue to make this intersection a 4-way stop.

💧Did you know? Needham’s drinking water undergoes rigorous testing every step of the way, from the Town’s wellfield to t...
07/21/2026

💧Did you know? Needham’s drinking water undergoes rigorous testing every step of the way, from the Town’s wellfield to the tap in your home.

To ensure safe, high-quality drinking water, the Town follows a comprehensive testing schedule mandated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). More than 500 water samples are collected each year and analyzed for over 100 potential contaminants by state-certified laboratories. The results are then reviewed by MassDEP.

The Town is pleased to report that Needham’s drinking water continues to meet or exceed all state and federal water quality standards.

💦Read the Town’s 2025 Water Quality Report on the Town website at www.needhamma.gov/waterqualityreports or pick up a hard copy at Town Hall or the Public Services Administration Building.

Reminder - July's Paint Reuse & Recycle Day is TODAY!Stop by the Recycle Transfer Station between 8:00am and 3:30pm to d...
07/18/2026

Reminder - July's Paint Reuse & Recycle Day is TODAY!

Stop by the Recycle Transfer Station between 8:00am and 3:30pm to drop-off old paint. Drop off is free for residents with a current RTS sticker.

Our next Paint Reuse & Recycle Day is this coming Saturday, July 18 at the Recycling Transfer Station!Needham Residents ...
07/16/2026

Our next Paint Reuse & Recycle Day is this coming Saturday, July 18 at the Recycling Transfer Station!

Needham Residents with a RTS sticker are welcome to drop off unused paint for free from 8:00am - 3:30pm.

NOTE: The Re-Use-It Swap Shop will be closed on Paint Collection Days.

Do you need a RTS sticker? Visit our friends at the Treasurer's Office to get your sticker today!

Questions? Reach out to [email protected] or call the Admin Office - 781-455-7550 ext. 0.

The Swap Shop at the RTS will remain closed on Wednesday, July 15 due to the forecasted high temperatures and humidity. ...
07/14/2026

The Swap Shop at the RTS will remain closed on Wednesday, July 15 due to the forecasted high temperatures and humidity.

It is anticipated that it will reopen on Thursday, July 16, however if the forecast changes and the "real-feel" is above 90 degrees they will remain closed.

Visit needhamma.gov/swapshop to get status updates.

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Needham, MA
02492

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17814557550

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