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California

Public Works

The Public Works Department serves approximately 19,000 residents through a wide variety of municipal services. The City is responsible for improving and maintaining its public infrastructure and assets.

If you know of an issue that requires our attention, please call (510) 724-9010 or email us pwservicerequests@pinole.gov.

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News Updates

Sidewalk Construction

Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program

RO2402 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program construction work is now underway to improve accessibility in the downtown area as crews began sawcutting curb ramps saw cutting last…

Road Closure Notification – Avis Way

Closure Location:Avis WayPinole, CA Summary of Road Closure: Due to necessary utility pole replacement, Avis Way will be closed to all traffic from June 24,…

AB413 – California Daylighting Law

What is California’s new ‘Daylighting’ Law (AB 413)? Assembly Bill 413 prohibits the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle within 20 feet of the…

Road Closure Notification – Summit Drive (from Lefebvre Way to Buena Vista Drive)

Closure Location:Summit Drive (from Lefebvre Way to Buena Vista Drive)Pinole, CA Summary of Road Closure: Due to necessary Pacific Gas and Electric work in the…
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Common Service Inquiries

From recycling and garbage to construction and sustainability, the City employs numerous services to keep the residents of Pinole healthy, safe, and secure. We have collected the most frequent inquiries and services for easy access below.

Engineering & Administration

Our engineer and staff are responsible for managing and overseeing various aspects of capital projects, permitting, traffic flow, safety, and infrastructure within the city. Our team is also involved with the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee.
Woman hand throwing empty plastic water bottle in recycling bin.

Garbage & Recycling

The City has an exclusive franchise agreement with Richmond Sanitary Service, a subsidiary of Republic Services.
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Operations & Maintenance

The Operations and Maintenance Division of Public Works maintains and manages city-owned facilities, parks, sewer mains and streets.
Water treatment facility.

Pinole-Hercules Water Pollution Control Plant

The Pinole-Hercules Water Pollution Control Plant treats all of the residential and commercial wastewater generated in Hercules, and most of the wastewater generated in Pinole.
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Public Works Permits

The Department of Public Works will review your application and verify if all required documents have been submitted. If are missing any document(s) we will not review the permit.
Sanitary Sewer Pipes.

Sanitary Sewer Lateral

A sanitary sewer lateral is a pipe that connects a building's plumbing system to the main sanitary sewer line in the street or public right-of-way. The sewer lateral carries wastewater from the building's drains and toilets to the larger municipal…
No Dumping Flows to Bay warning sign near grating storm drain semi-covered with leaves.

Stormwater & Drainage

Only clean water should run into storm inlets because this goes untreated and leads to the bay.
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Sustainability

The City of Pinole is dedicated to being a livable city for all. There are many sustainability initiatives throughout the county and City.
Water conservation site with view of mountains on the horizon.

Water Conservation

It is crucial that all Pinole residents make efforts to conserve water and protect our waterways.

Resources

Lighting & Landscape Assessment District
Title VI
Mapping
Department head

Matthew "Matt" Brown

Interim Public Works Director

T: 510-724-9839

mbrown@pinole.gov

2131 Pear Street
Pinole, CA 94564

Department Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Closed for Lunch: 12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Friday: Closed to the public