Rockport, MA DPW

08/04/2026

Purchase your kitchen countertop food scrap collection bin at the Transfer Station and start composting today!
Composting food scraps helps reduce waste, saves valuable space in your PAYT bags, and is an easy way to do something good for the environment.

Stop by the Transfer Station to pick up your bin and join us in helping keep food waste out of the trash! 🌱♻️

08/04/2026

This or That: Keeping clutter or creating change? Clear out your space and donate to give back to your community! Textile bins are located at the entrance to our Transfer Station as well as having the ability to schedule pick ups at your home. Keep textiles out of the waste stream by donating.

07/24/2026

7/24/26 7:30AM:
The Rockport DPW is addressing a water main valve leak in the area of T-Wharf and Broadway. During the repair water service will be interrupted with either low or no flow in the immediate vicinity including portions of Broadway, School St., Dock Square, T Wharf, Bearskin Neck, lower Main St. Please avoid the area near T-Wharf; expect traffic delays and detours. The Public Library will be closed today due to water issue.

07/23/2026

7/23 2:55PM:

The DPW is on scene at the base of Broadway by t wharf addressing a water break. Please seek alternate routes.

07/13/2026

COOLING CENTER OPEN - July 14 & 15

Due to the forecasted extreme heat, the Town will open a cooling center at the Police Station Community Room from 7AM to 7 PM, Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15. Food and drink are not provided. The location is not able to accommodate pets. During the extreme heat, please use caution when outside, stay hydrated, and remember to check on elderly neighbors or those that require assistance. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911.

07/11/2026

The Rockport Department of Public Works held another successful Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, where over 100 vehicles responsibly disposed of hazardous waste.

If you missed this event, you can find information about local Household Hazardous Waste collection events online at http://www.rockportma.gov.

Medications can be dropped off at the Rockport Police Department secure drop box or at the Board of Health office in the Town Hall Annex.

Pro tip: Latex and Acrylic paint are water washable and not hazardous. Dry these out and place in the trash. Only oil paint is hazardous.

Questions? Please email us at [email protected].

Thank you to our DPW staff, vendor, and volunteers for helping make this event a success. Your hard work and dedication made this important community event possible.

07/04/2026

REMINDER: the Transfer Station is closed today, July 4 in observance of the Holiday.

06/30/2026

6/30/26 4:15PM

COOLING CENTER OPEN July 1-3

Due to the forecasted extreme heat, the Town will open a cooling center at the Police Station Community Room from 7AM to 7 PM, Wednesday, July 1 through Friday, July 3. Food and drink are not provided. The location is not able to accommodate pets. During the heat wave, please use caution when outside, stay hydrated, and remember to check on elderly neighbors or those that require assistance. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911.

06/29/2026

06/27/2026

6/27/26 2PM:

Message from the Rockport Board of Health-

Front Beach is now re-opened to swimming; test results are within acceptable limits.