Public Works

The Winnetka Public Works Department is a full-service department providing residents with a variety of services and programs.

Staff & Organization

The Public Works Department is staffed with 30.5 full-time employees ranging from administrative staff to maintenance workers all working together to ensure services are provided efficiently and effectively. Village of Winnetka Welcome Sign

Programs & Services

The Public Works Department provides a number of services and programs to Winnetka residents, including but not limited to:

  • Administrative staff support
  • Fleet maintenance
  • Refuse collection
  • Street and sewer management, maintenance, and repairs

In all the Public Works Department manages and maintains:

  • 109 miles of sewer lines
  • Refuse collection to approximately 4,000 households
  • Over 58 miles of roadway

Documents

  1. 2014 Water Solutions Project Report (PDF)
  2. Forestry Procedures Informational Packet (PDF)
  3. IEPA/NPDES Inspection Report (PDF)
  4. IEPA-NPDES Inspection Report April 2019 - March 2020 (PDF)
  5. MS4 Permit (PDF)
  6. NPDES Storm Water Permit (PDF)
  7. Overweight Truck Hauling Application (PDF)
  8. Public Property Planting Permit (PDF)
  9. Public Works and Engineering Design Guidelines (PDF)
  10. Public Works Best Management Practices (PDF)
  11. Recommended Tree Species List (PDF)
  12. Residential Garbage Collection Map (PDF)
  13. Right-of-Way Excavation Permit (PDF)
  14. Tree Removal Permit Application (PDF)