City of Columbia Public Works

06/12/2026

Please place your cans at the street (serial # facing the street, and 4 ft of clearance around/between cans) by 5:00 a.m. and leave out until your cans are empty, as our trucks will be working late to collect garbage during the holiday week.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to respond to this post or call the Public Works office at 388-8650.

of Columbia, TN - Government

06/02/2026

**UPDATE** Confederate Dr. is now re-opened.

Public Works will close Confederate Dr. TODAY (Tuesday, June 02, 2026) from the 4-way stop at Wheeler Dr. to Rolling Fields Cir. This closure is expected to last from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM for removal of a tree.

Please choose an alternate route during this time.

06/01/2026

♻️🚛🌎 Last year, the City of Columbia was awarded a $425,200 Waste Reduction Grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to support the purchase of a new recycling truck. This investment, which included a 30% match from the City, will boost City of Columbia Public Works recycling efforts by expanding service capacity, improving operational efficiency, and reinforcing the city’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability. Truck 552 recently hit the streets with a new look! Be sure to wave hello when you see our driver and truck on your street! ♻️🚛🌎

05/19/2026

The APWA (American Public Works Association) has sponsored National Public Works week as the third week of May each year. In 1962, President John F Kennedy issued a proclamation recognizing the men and women of public works. In 2003, President George W Bush officially recognized public works as first responders.

This week (May 17 - 23, 2026) we will have several in-house events to show our employees how much they are appreciated. Their hard work, dedication and focus on our community does not go unnoticed.

Please join us in recognizing and thanking our employees for the work they do on a daily basis, to make the City of Columbia a great place to live.

APWA - Tennessee Chapter American Public Works Association
City of Columbia, TN - Government

05/18/2026

Please place your cans at the street (serial # facing the street, and 4 ft of clearance around/between cans) by 5:00 a.m. and leave out until your cans are empty, as our trucks will be working late to collect garbage during the holiday week.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to respond to this post or call the Public Works office at 388-8650.

City of Columbia, TN - Government

05/18/2026

04/17/2026

During Thursday night’s storms, several trees fell and blocked city streets. Public Works would like to extend a sincere thank you to the citizens who stepped in to help us cut up trees and clear the roadways.

We may not know your names, but your willingness to help made a real difference in getting our streets reopened quickly. Your efforts are truly appreciated.

City of Columbia, TN - Government

04/10/2026

Have a safe Mule Day from the Public Works department!

City of Columbia, TN - Government
Mule Day Columbia, TN

02/02/2026

A special thank you to Harlan-Flippin Elks Lodge # 1155, Callie Morton Temple #817 and Dr. Christa Martin for providing breakfast this morning to our employees who worked the snow/ice storm! We appreciate you thinking of us!

Elks Harlan-Flippin Lodge #1155 & Callie Morton Temple #817 Columbia,TN

City of Columbia, TN - Government