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Cape Girardeau Public Works Official page of the City of Cape Girardeau Public Works Department. This page is for communication between citizens and City Government.

All information posted is public record. The City of Cape Girardeau P***c Works Department provides a variety of community services to help make life better for its citizens. Public Works provides solid waste and recycling pick up and processing, storm water and sewer maintenance, street maintenance and repair, city fleet maintenance and management, waste water collection, and water treatment and distribution.

The Fire Department is in high gear flushing hydrants around the City. If you experience discolored water, be aware this...
10/07/2026

The Fire Department is in high gear flushing hydrants around the City. If you experience discolored water, be aware this may be the cause! Flush your faucets for a bit and if it should continue, feel free to contact Alliance Water Resources with any concerns at 339-6357.

Help us "Spill the Tea" by spreading the word to your friends and neighbors.Public Works will be closed Monday, October ...
10/06/2026

Help us "Spill the Tea" by spreading the word to your friends and neighbors.

Public Works will be closed Monday, October 12 for Columbus Day but the Transfer Station will be open.

♻️ Trash & Recycling Collection Changes:

Monday routes → Tuesday, October 13
Tuesday routes → Wednesday, October 14
Thursday & Friday routes → Normal schedule

You can sign up to receive alerts of future schedule changes and boil water orders at www.ciytofcape.org/pwalerts

🌳 Wind Storm Cleanup UpdateThe August 12 wind storm left us with quite a mess! Our Street Division crews have spent the ...
09/29/2026

🌳 Wind Storm Cleanup Update
The August 12 wind storm left us with quite a mess! Our Street Division crews have spent the past 6½ weeks picking up 570 tons of storm debris and finished the 438th and final location from our list yesterday. Thanks for your patience!
Options for future limb disposal:
• Small twigs (¼" diameter or smaller) - take to the Recycling Center for free
• Larger limbs – take to the Transfer Station - $90/ton (around 4.5¢/lb) with a $25 minimum charge
• Curbside Special Pickups – limbs must be in bundles less than 4’ long and 18" in diameter
🪾Up to 10 bundles: $25
🪾11 or more bundles: $25 + $1.66/minute over the first 10 minutes of collection time

Please join us in congratulating Wastewater Specialist Keith Morrow on being selected as the recipient of the 2026 Rober...
09/21/2026

Please join us in congratulating Wastewater Specialist Keith Morrow on being selected as the recipient of the 2026 Robert S. Miller Award, presented by the Missouri Water and Wastewater Association (MWWA). Keith has demonstrated outstanding dedication, loyalty, and leadership while providing exceptional service not only to the citizens of Cape Girardeau but also to the MWWA. This prestigious award is presented to only one individual each year, making it a truly special honor. We are incredibly proud of Keith and grateful for his years of service and commitment to our community and the water and wastewater industry.
Congratulations, Keith, on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🏆

📢 Labor Day Holiday ScheduleWe will be closed Monday, September 7, in honor of Labor Day. Please note the following chan...
09/03/2026

📢 Labor Day Holiday Schedule

We will be closed Monday, September 7, in honor of Labor Day.
Please note the following changes to trash and recycling routes during the holiday week:

Monday routes run Tuesday
Tuesday routes run Wednesday
All other days are on their normal schedule

Want reminders about future route changes and boil water orders for your address? Sign up for text, email or phone call alerts at www.cityofcape.org/pwalerts.

Have a safe Labor Day!

Some recycling routes for Tuesday August 25th will be delayed a day and picked up on Wednesday August 26th. If your rec...
08/25/2026

Some recycling routes for Tuesday August 25th will be delayed a day and picked up on Wednesday August 26th. If your recycling is not picked up today please leave your cart at the curb so it can be emptied Wednesday. Thank you for your patience.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone working hard out in this heat! ☀️We truly appreciate the patience and understanding you’ve ...
08/14/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone working hard out in this heat! ☀️

We truly appreciate the patience and understanding you’ve shown while our crews work to clean up from the recent storm in these hot-weather conditions. And an extra special thank you to the kind people and local businesses who have helped keep our workers going by providing cold water, treats, and even discounts. The Insomnia Cookies and Rally's food is very appreciated.💙

Those thoughtful gestures mean more than you know and help make a tough day a little easier. We’re grateful for our hardworking team and for a community that looks out for them!
Stay cool, stay safe, and we thank you for your support!

We are unexpectedly short staffed tomorrow so the trash and recycling routes will start at 6:30 AM in an effort to get e...
08/13/2026

We are unexpectedly short staffed tomorrow so the trash and recycling routes will start at 6:30 AM in an effort to get everything collected. The crew will probably be working late so if your cart is not emptied at its normal time please leave it at the curb. If you want to receive text/email or phone call notifications about future schedule changes you can sign up at www.cityofcape.org/pwalerts

🚧 Update 8/13/26 1:00 PM - The street is open again 🚧North Sprigg Street between Normal Ave and North St will be closed ...
08/13/2026

🚧 Update 8/13/26 1:00 PM - The street is open again 🚧
North Sprigg Street between Normal Ave and North St will be closed today (8/13/26) while Alliance Water Resources crews repair a water main break. At this time there is no need for a boil water order. If one is issued we will update this post. You can also register to receive text/email or phone call notifications for boil water orders in your neighborhood at www.cityofcape.org/pwalerts🚧💦

🚛♻️ Our recycling truck is feeling a little under the weather and as a result some recycling routes are running behind. ...
08/04/2026

🚛♻️ Our recycling truck is feeling a little under the weather and as a result some recycling routes are running behind. If your recycling isn't picked up today, don't worry just leave your cart at the curb and we'll be back to collect the remaining stops tomorrow.

Thanks for rolling with us (and for keeping those recyclables waiting just one more day)! We appreciate your patience.

Address

2007 Southern Exp
Cape Girardeau, MO
63703

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+15733396351

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