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Office Hours: Monday- Friday 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
8 Grandview Street
Claremont, New Hampshire 03743-2677
Telephone: 603-542-7020 Fax: 603-542-7022
| nlimoges@claremontnh.com / btemple@claremontnh.com

  

The mission of the Department of Public Works is to maintain and improve the public works' infrastructure in the City of Claremont.  The department utilizes "state of the art" technology, equipment, and well trained personnel to achieve its social and economic objectives to proudly serve the citizens of Claremont.

The Department of Public Works in Claremont is made up of two divisions that are managed by the Director of the Department of Public Works who reports directly to the City Manager.

Current Events

Public Notice ---

The City of Claremont's Department of Public Works and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services are encouraging water users to voluntarily restrict usage during these dryer than normal conditions.

The City now offers "zero-sort" recycling at the Transfer Station.

The "Put & Take" Building @ the Transfer Station is operational.

The Department of Public Works has begun construction on the following roads:

Chestnut Street

Glenwood Drive

Elm Street

Thrasher Road

Charles Street

Willow Road

The traveling public should expect delays and seek alternate routes during this construction phase.

Projects:

• Working w/NHDES Dam Bureau on state mandated dam reports
• Working w/Planning Office on Draper's Corner

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT PUBLIC WORKS

• Maintain and Operate (38) trucks; (3) tractors; (2) jetters; (1) rodder; (3) backhoes; (1) grader; (3) loaders; (1) culvert steamer; (1) roller; (1) sweeper; (1) air compressor; (3) trailers; (1) reclaimer; (1) chipper; (2) sidewalk plows; numerous plows, wings, sanders; snowblowers; mowers; chain saws; hand equipment; tools; etc.

•  Maintain an additional city fleet (fire; police; misc.) of (30) vehicles

• Maintain (144) miles of roads – (39) are gravel

• Maintain (35) miles of sidewalks

• Oversee line painting for:  (191) stop bars; (119) line arrows; (140) crosswalks; (10) handicap decals; (550) parking stalls; (9) railroad crossings; (225,000 lf) of yellow center lines; (3,146 lf) of yellow gore lines; (98,200 lf) of edge lines; (16) school zone lines

• Maintain (1,500) signs

• Conduct spring/fall city-wide leaf removal

• Sweep city streets throughout the spring/summer seasons

• Maintain (2,000) catch basins

•  Maintain (50) miles of sewer / (1130) manholes

•  Maintain (6) pump stations

•  Maintain (70) miles of water distribution; (2) storage tanks; (3) reservoirs; (3) dams; (400) hydrants and valves; (1,130) main line valves

• Maintain and read (3,600) water meters - twice per year

• Operate and maintain (5) city cemeteries (to include year round burials and monument foundations) and carry out interments in (1) private cemetery

• Operate a Transfer Station that transports (450) tons of solid waste; (200) tons of paper; and (50) tons of plastic

• Oversee numerous projects to include paving; engineering; construction; and grant administration

Public Works Department Fees

Water Rates/Sewer Rates:  Please See Ordinance #406 for water rates and Ordinance #407 for sewer rates

Labor and Materials

Permit Applications :

Septage Dumping (fees per 1,000 gallons - minimum 1,000 gallons):

Capacity Replacement Fees, Ordinance 398 (Based on Use or Increased Use):

Admimistrative Fees, Utility Billings :

Transfer Station Tickets

Purchased at Central Collections Office at City Hall or Golden Cross Ambulance @ 1 Lincoln Heights

The Transfer Station is open Saturdays and Tuesdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Claremont residents can purchase transfer station tickets at the Central Collections Office or Golden Cross Ambulance (1 Lincoln Heights, 542-6660) . These punch cards are used to bring rubbish to the landfill. The Claremont Transfer Station does not accept construction and demolition material from commercial haulers and vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight over 19,000 lbs. These materials can be taken to an approved disposal.  The Transfer Station Operator will be able to offer you assistance.

Fees for Use of the Claremont Transfer Station:

• No charge for Recycled Items - ZERO-SORT RECYCLING (ALL IN ONE BIN) FOR: Cardboard (corrugated cardboard, cereal/juice boxes; egg cartons); Paper (newsprint, junk mail, magazines, shredded paper); Plastics (rigid containers, 1-7, no shopping bags); Cans (aluminum, tin, foil, trays).
• All glass must be placed into separate bin (bottles, ceramics, windows, mirrors) - no charge
• Also accepted free of charge:  car batteries; "clean" oil; rechargeable batteries; cell phones; mercury devices; composte - leaves, yard waste.
• We also have a reusable hut for good items.  No matresses or clothing.  Items will be accepted at the discretion of the attendant on duty.
• $3.00 per bag of rubbish
• Up to the equivalent of a 30 gallon bag, not weighing more than 30 lbs.

The following is a list of typical items that are received at the Transfer Station and is a guide for the cost to dispose of such items. The Transfer Station Operator will make a determination within the guidelines below for items and volumes of materials that are not specifically listed. Please see the Transfer Station Operator if you have questions or need assistance.

Household Item Fees:

Tires:

Household Construction / Demolition Waste Fees (Pickup Trucks Only):

Class III Metal Fees (Residential Waste Only):

Brush / Clean Wood Fees (Less than 5” Diameter and Less Than 6’ Long):

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