Service Department
Rubbish Collection:
- Weekly Collection: Our service department diligently ensures the weekly pick-up of rubbish for over 8,000 homes in Brook Park.
- Recyclables: Every other week, in addition to regular rubbish, recyclables are collected from households.
- Automated System: We pride ourselves on keeping up with technological advancements. Approximately 12 years ago, the service department transitioned to an automated system, streamlining the pick-up process.
Special Pick-Up Services:
- Bulk Pick-Up: Every second full week of the month, residents can conveniently place bulk items such as couches, nightstands, and mattresses curbside for collection.
- Wrapping Requirements: To maintain a clean and healthy environment, residents are requested to wrap mattresses and, ideally, all cloth furniture to prevent bedbug issues.
Road and Infrastructure Maintenance:
- General Maintenance: Our service department is hands-on with maintaining roads which encompasses asphalt and concrete repairs.
- Catch Basins: These are an integral part of our road maintenance duties.
- Snow Removal: During winter, roads are cleared promptly for safe commuting.
- Coverage: With 76 miles of roads under our care, Brook Park's service department is dedicated to maintaining safe and smooth travel.
Park and Playground Maintenance:
- Comprehensive Maintenance: Our city proudly maintains all parks and playgrounds.
- Facilities: With 6 ball fields and 12 parks equipped with structures like swings and slides, there's something for everyone.
- Recreation Department: In line with our expansion goals, the department now includes a Fall Ball League, and ball fields are prepped 2-3 times a week for games.
Sewer Maintenance:
- Storm and Sanitary: We oversee the maintenance of both types of sewers.
- Advanced Equipment: A specialized truck is available for cleaning out catch basins.
- Residential Services: In case of sewer line issues within homes, our service bar provides free services to snake out sewer lines from inside out.
General Information:
- Awareness: Newer families may not be familiar with all the services we offer. We urge residents to explore these free city services before opting for private ones.
- Educational Programs: Recognizing the need to educate our community, especially young families, we're working on programs that impart knowledge on essential home maintenance.
- Affordable Housing: Brook Park boasts of affordable housing options with homes selling swiftly, an appealing feature for potential residents.
- Responsibilities and Services: Our service department extends its services beyond the usual, handling various city-related services such as road maintenance and garbage pick-up.
Facilities and Infrastructure:
- Building Maintenance Team: A dedicated team oversees the upkeep of all city-owned buildings, ensuring everything from plumbing to electrical systems are in top shape.
- City Fleet and Equipment Maintenance: With a fleet of approximately 200 diverse equipment pieces, our mechanics ensure everything from fire trucks to garbage trucks is in operational order.
Snow Management and Salt:
- Staffing and Routes: For optimal snow clearance, the city is segmented into eight routes, and during a typical snowstorm, around 10-11 people in trucks are dispatched.
Coordination with Cleveland Water:
- Collaboration: While Cleveland Water is responsible for water break repairs, our city manages the subsequent pavement repair, ensuring seamless services to our residents.
Yard Open for Residents:
- Timings: Our yard is accessible from April to November for residents to dispose of garbage. It operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
