Public Works

The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance of streets and storm sewers and for snow removal. The City provides both water and sewer services. City crews pick up household waste (garbage, rubbish) at curbside weekly and recyclables and garden and yard waste at curbside biweekly.

Permits

Permits are required for all excavations within street rights-of-way or when desiring to place materials or vehicles on any street or sidewalk right-of-way. Permits are also required to connect to the City's sanitary sewer system. All utility placements shall be inspected by the City prior to any backfill.

For More Information contact Peter Virkler prv@canandaiguanewyork.gov

Backflow Reports

Backflow reports can be emailed  here or contact Thomas Burgess @ 585-337-2150 or tburgess@canandaiguanewyork.gov 


UDIG- NY- Dig Safely 811

NYS Law requires that anyone planning to perform any excavation work must contact UDIG-NY by dialing 811, at least 48 hours but no more than 10 working days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) before beginning any digging project.

It’s important to call before starting any type of work involving digging. Examples include:

  • Landscaping
  • Digging holes for fence posts or a mailbox
  • Anchoring supports for decks and swings sets
  • Planting trees
  • Removing tree roots
  • Driving landscaping stakes into the ground
  • Installing a retaining wall

Calling UDIG-NY is the only way to determine the exact location of a utility line or underground structure. By not calling, you risk:

  • Costly property or environmental damage
  • Explosion or fire on your property
  • Power or utilities services interruptions
  • Injury—or even death

Remember, even if your digging project is small, it’s always best to call!

Bid Information- New Requirement

What is the Registry?

Public Work Contractor and Subcontractor Registry

Starting December 30, 2024, all contractors and subcontractors submitting bids or performing construction work on public work projects or private projects covered by Article 8 of the Labor Law are required to register with the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) under Labor Law Section 220-i.

Private projects subject to Article 8 of the Labor Law include those covered by Labor Law Sections 224-a (public subsidy funded projects), 224-d (renewable energy systems), 224-e (broadband projects), 224-f (climate risk-related and energy transition projects, and roadway excavations.)

The law defines a “contractor” as any entity entering into a contract to perform construction, demolition, reconstruction, excavation, rehabilitation, repair, installation, renovation, alteration, or custom fabrication. The law defines “subcontractor” as any entity subcontracting with a contractor to perform construction, demolition, reconstruction, excavation, rehabilitation, repair, installation, renovation, alteration, or custom fabrication, which is subject to Article 8 of the Labor Law. Contractors are responsible for verifying that any subcontractors they work with are registered.

Contractors need to register before submitting any new bids or commencing new work on a covered project on or after December 30, 2024. Subcontractors need to register before commencing new work on a covered project on or after December 30, 2024. NYSDOL encourages all contractors and subcontractors to register as soon as possible to obtain a Certificate of Registration to avoid negatively impacting a bidding period or project schedule.

 https://dol.ny.gov/public-work-contractor-and-subcontractor-registry-landing