Public Services
The Public Services Department consists of several divisions: Central Services, Building Services, Engineering, Fleet, Landscape Services, Recycling, Sanitation, Streets, Public Utilities, and Traffic.
If there is an emergency, such as a waterline break,tree across the road, or a dead animal in the road, please call Public Services at (828) 323-7500 during our normal hours of Monday through Friday from 7:00a.m. until 5:30p.m. If you need assistance after normal hours, please call the Hickory Police Deparment at (828) 324-2060. They will notify emergency personnel who will respond as soon as possible.
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Recent News
- 04/27/2011
Seasonal tree care tips to remember
The city arborist spends a lot of time on trees on public property and has a few tips to help citizens with trees on their property. · Mulch the area surrounding trees by using two to four inches of... - 04/13/2011
Compost is available just in time for spring planting
HICKORY - Compost is available just in time for spring planting at the City of Hickory yard waste facility. Yard Waste facility hours are 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The facility is lo... - 04/07/2011
Community organizations join together to hold Growing a Green Future
HICKORY - Earth Day is almost here and more than 25 organizations are ready for the third annual Growing a Green Future event on Saturday, April 16. This event will take place between 10 a.m.-2 p.m....