The Greatest Challenge: When tornadoes roared through our community December 11, 2021, the loss of lives and destruction of property created the greatest challenge our community has faced in modern time. This is our story of resiliency through the eyes of your City employees and other community leaders. Read Our Story

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Public Works - Operations - Leaf Pickup

Residential Loose Leaf Pickup

Public Works - Operations - Snow Trucks

Snow & Ice Removal

Public Works - Stormwater - Barren River

Stormwater Management

The Operations Division provides the following services to the City of Bowling Green:

  • Public Rights-of-Way (ROW) Maintenance Including
    • Rural roadway mowing
    • Alley cleaning
    • Dead animal removal
    • Dead tree removal
    • Surface repair to public alleys
    • Rubbish/debris removal
  • Drainage/Stormwater Systems
    • Maintenance
    • Improvements & Extensions
  • Vehicular, Cycling, and Pedestrian Traffic Control Devices Management
  • Sidewalks and other pedestrian transportation systems
    • Maintenance
    • Improvements & Extensions
  • Leaf Removal
  • Snow Removal

The division also provides labor and equipment for a variety of community service functions, including holiday decorations in the downtown area, civic events such as the International Festival, First Night, and the Christmas Parade.

For more information regarding the Operations Division please contact 270-393-3363.
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