Carthage Public Works/Street Department

06/26/2026

🚧 STORM DEBRIS CLEANUP UPDATE 🌳
Cleanup efforts are continuing across Carthage following the June 13 storm, and we’re seeing great progress thanks to both our crews and residents!
✅ Curbside Limb Pickup
Citywide pickup is underway and will conclude on Friday, June 26.
♻️ Recycling Center Hours
Open Tuesday–Saturday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
💲 Storm Relief Fee Waiver
Dumping fees are waived through Saturday, June 27
➡️ Applies only to brush and tree debris
➡️ All container fees remain in effect
📊 Progress Update

Over 160 loads of debris collected by the Street Department
1,000+ residents have used the Recycling Center drop-off

☎️ Questions?
Call Public Works at 417-237-7010
Thank you to our crews and community for working together to keep Carthage clean! 💚

05/08/2025

The Carthage Street Department will be taking applications to fill a Street Maintenance Technician 1 position with the City of Carthage. Position requires a valid driver's license and upon hiring, will be required to obtain a Class B commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement. Apply online. If you have any questions, contact Carthage Street Department, 623 E. 7th Street, Carthage , MO. Phone number: (417) 237-7010.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.64 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Year round work

Education:

High school or equivalent

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Click here to apply:

America's Maple Leaf City

04/24/2025

The City of Carthage Public Works Department would like to inform the public that the widening proje...

04/15/2025

🎉Thank you Keith for your years of service to the City of Carthage 🎉

On this day, April 15th, 1985, the City of Carthage Street Department welcomed Keith Wheat to the te...

02/18/2025

❄️ 🥶 Driving is discouraged today❄️🥶
The Street Department has designated a network of roads within the city as a snow route system. The only deviation from the designated route is by the request of Public Safety to assist in providing emergency access or support.

Priority 1️⃣- Principal and Minor Arterial Roadways and Collector Streets including the Square Business District; bridges, overpasses and viaducts.
Priority 2️⃣- 'Hot spots' (steep hills and dangerous intersections) Schools (other than those on the snow route) and Remaining Principal and Minor Arterial Roadways and Collector Streets.
Priority 3️⃣- Low-traffic residential areas. (Alleys will not be plowed)
☃️Stay Safe and Weather Aware⛄️

01/27/2025

🚧 Heads Up, Everyone! 🚧

Tuesday, January 28th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the on ramp from I-49 and HH will be closed for truss sign installation. Please plan accordingly and use Exit 51 - Fairview as your detour route during this time.

Thanks for your understanding and safe travels! 🚗

01/11/2025

TRASH PICKUP UPDATE: Republic Services has notified us that due to the continued inclement weather they will not be running the Friday routes tomorrow (Saturday). They will resume normal routes on Monday. They will take all extra trash next week (Friday, the 17th) on the regularly scheduled service day. Thank you.