The City of Farmington Hills Division of Public Works, which is part of the Department of Public Services, houses the programs that are most vital to the community, including road maintenance and construction, trash removal and recycling, water and sewer. Residents should call this department if they have concerns regarding standing water in a ditch, the condition of a paved or unpaved road, dead trees that are impeding traffic or similar problems. DPW is responsible for day-to-day management of refuse and recycling services, which are provided by Waste Management. The DPW building has a drop-off bin for battery disposal that is accessible at all times.