Whatcom County Public Works

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Whatcom County Public Works Official page for Whatcom County Public Works. Monitored periodically during business hours. Please *do not* use Facebook to make a maintenance request.

For non-emergencies, use our online form at https://www.whatcomcounty.us/FormCenter/Public-Works-13/Ask-a-QuestionReport-a-Problem-249 or you can call our Maintenance and Operations Division during business hours 8am-4pm at 360-778-6400. Contact information about our other divisions, including permitting, stormwater, and administration, can be found at https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3495/Contact-Us

For emergencies, call 911. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all department offices are closed to the public, with staff available by appointment. We are still working for you, even though we don't have public office hours right now. The largest of Whatcom County departments, Public Works' primary objective is to maintain the integrity of the Whatcom County Road System in an efficient, cost effective manner that provides safe travel for the public. This is accomplished through the work of several divisions: Engineering, Equipment Services, and Maintenance and Operations. Public Works also provides year-round ferry service to Lummi Island. We also provide a variety of environmental services for the county including solid waste management; river and flood management; water resources management, and noxious w**d control for the County.

Fall Tip Friday: bring pet food in at night. Wildlife, especially raccoons, love kibble, but pet food isn’t for them. Pe...
10/23/2026

Fall Tip Friday: bring pet food in at night. Wildlife, especially raccoons, love kibble, but pet food isn’t for them. Pet food may make wildlife sick, cause their populations to increase, and cost you extra money if they’re eating it all up. It’s a no-win situation. Find out more about keeping wildlife wild at: wcwp.whatcomcounty.org

10/23/2026

Wondering if you have household hazardous waste lurking in your home? Check labels and expiration dates--paying special attention to products labeled as flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. Outdated chemicals might be more hazardous. Use stickers to make it easy for you to identify hazardous things in the future. Proper disposal is key! Whatcom County offers free disposal for residents at the Disposal of Toxics facility. For the list of accepted items, visit whatcomcounty.us/HHW

10/21/2026
The winners are in! Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2026 We Scoop Photo Contest. We received so many wonde...
10/21/2026

The winners are in! Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2026 We Scoop Photo Contest. We received so many wonderful entries and loved seeing all of your amazing pups!
Congratulations to this year's photo contest winners:
Toby & Armando O.
Clover & Grace M.
Oakley & Sydney C.
Aurora & Stephen B.
Skye & Vanessa S.

And congratulations to our random prize drawing winners: Max & Stephanie H.

The annual We Scoop campaign is a partnership between Whatcom County Public Works and the City of Bellingham that encourages responsible pet waste disposal to help protect local waterways and keep our parks, trails, and neighborhoods clean for everyone to enjoy.

View the winning photos and learn more about the We Scoop program here: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3463/85559/We-Scoop-Photo-Contest

Thank you for helping make Whatcom County a cleaner, healthier place to live, work, and play!

Clean water matters in Birch Bay! Birch Bay isn’t just a place, it’s an experience! Scenic views, stunning sunsets, tide...
10/21/2026

Clean water matters in Birch Bay! Birch Bay isn’t just a place, it’s an experience! Scenic views, stunning sunsets, tide flats, a breezy berm trail, and shallow waters perfect for wading, shellfishing, and crabbing—Birch Bay has it all. But none of it thrives without clean water. The everyday choices you make on land help protect this special place. Let’s keep Birch Bay clean and beautiful—for today and tomorrow. Learn how to : wcwp.whatcomcounty.org

Spooktacular Scooping Alert! Don't let your dog's p**p haunt the neighborhood! Scoop it up, and you'll have nothing to f...
10/20/2026

Spooktacular Scooping Alert! Don't let your dog's p**p haunt the neighborhood! Scoop it up, and you'll have nothing to fear but a wagging tail. Learn more: www.whatcomcounty.us/ScoopPoop

Meet Bertha and her husband, proud Neighborhood Scooping Ambassadors in Ferndale! They love visiting Hovander Park with ...
10/19/2026

Meet Bertha and her husband, proud Neighborhood Scooping Ambassadors in Ferndale! They love visiting Hovander Park with their two energetic pups. Their scooping efforts at home, and at their favorite local park, help protect the Nooksack River and Lummi Bay.

Inspired by the dog waste they see on neighborhood walks, this dynamic duo has made scooping part of their daily routine. One of their go-to tools for keeping their street clean? A 5-gallon bucket! Their bilingual pups keep them on their toes, but Bertha and her husband know that picking up after them every time helps protect our local waterways and community from pollution.

Their message to fellow dog owners says it best: “The best thing you can do for your dog if you love them is to scoop!”

Want to make a difference, too? Sign up for Whatcom County’s Neighborhood Scooping Ambassador Program and help protect the places we all enjoy. Learn more at www.whatcomcounty.us/scoopp**p

Road closed means road closed.As we wrap up Flood Preparedness Week, here's one important reminder for when flooding hap...
10/16/2026

Road closed means road closed.

As we wrap up Flood Preparedness Week, here's one important reminder for when flooding happens: Never drive, bike, or walk around a road-closed sign.

Public Works closes a road when it is no longer safe to travel. Going around a closure puts you, road crews, and first responders at risk—and a preventable rescue can take emergency resources away from other people who need help.

When you encounter a road-closed sign, please respect the closure and find another route.

Learn more about flood safety from the National Weather Service’s Turn Around, Don’t Drown campaign: https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown

Flood Preparedness Week is almost over, but getting prepared doesn’t end today. Take two simple steps now to help your h...
10/16/2026

Flood Preparedness Week is almost over, but getting prepared doesn’t end today.

Take two simple steps now to help your household get ready:

-Sign up for Whatcom County emergency alerts. Get important emergency and severe weather information by text, email, or phone. https://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/?regionid=1189

-Build your emergency supplies. Work toward having enough supplies at home to be 2 Weeks Ready, along with a smaller grab-and-go bag with essentials in case you need to leave quickly. https://mil.wa.gov/preparedness

You don’t have to do everything at once. Taking one step today puts you one step closer to being ready.

Maintaining your septic system costs money; our rebate program can help! Whatcom County homeowners can get rebates for s...
10/16/2026

Maintaining your septic system costs money; our rebate program can help! Whatcom County homeowners can get rebates for septic inspections or pumping. Homeowners who receive SNAP benefits or the Whatcom County Assessor’s Property Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities are eligible for up to $500 in rebates! Learn more at www.whatcomcounty.us/SepticRebate

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322 N Commercial Street
Bellingham, WA
98225

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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