Darien Coronavirus: Public Works Open On Limited Basis

From the Darien Department of Public Works: DARIEN, CT — Department of Public Works Limited Access due to Covid 19.

Due to health concerns for the general public and our employees, The Department of Public Works (DPW) is requesting that the public limit visits to our office at town hall to essential activities only. Effective immediately, please conduct your business and service requests via telephone, internet, and emails. The DPW continues to conduct business and deliver services. Our transfer station is OPEN. The swap shop is CLOSED until further notice.

If you have any questions regarding our services or how we can help you, please contact us at 203-656-7346 or via email at dpwoffice@darienct.gov . Our website also contains information about services we offer and requirements for permits at www.darienct.gov .

The majority of business or service requests can be conducted without person to person contact. Some of our services or business that we offer are:

• Dump Sticker Sales, for residential access into Darien Transfer Station and Recycling Center. Information regarding dump sticker purchase can be found at this link. http://www.darienct.gov/content/28025/28549/28551/default.aspx. For further information, please use contact information above. We will take requests over the phone and will accept scanned or picture of required documents via email or US mail.
• Commercial Dump Permits, for commercial access into Darien Transfer Station and Recycling Center. Commercial Permit Application can be found at this link. http://www.darienct.gov/filestorage/28565/28567/29165/29202/Commercial_Refuse_Permit_Application.pdf.
• Street Opening Permits, required for any work on town owned public roadways can be http://www.darienct.gov/filestorage/28565/28567/29165/29167/Street_Opening_Permit_%28Requirements_to_work_on_Town_property%29_073019.pdf.
• Sanitary Sewer Connection Permits, required for work on sewer laterals can be issued with most work requirements being met remotely. Signature on actual permit can be performed in the field during sewer inspection. Contact us directly for further information. The following link provide answers to frequently asked questions and lists required information and documentation. http://www.darienct.gov/filestorage/28025/28549/28553/Sewer_Lateral_Connection_Information_%26_Application_031320.pdf
• Spring Bulk Pickup Program. The best way to schedule an appointment for a bulk pickup is on line on our website. The link for instructions on how to schedule a bulk appointment on line is: http://www.darienct.gov/filestorage/28565/28567/29165/29167/2020_Darien_Spring_Bulk_Pick_Up_Program.pdf. If you do not have access to a computer you may call our office at the number above.
• Mapping requests, real estate transaction questions, title searcher inquiries, can all be accommodated without in person contact. Please call our office or email us with requests.
• Work Requests. If you have a service request, go to the Darien Web page at www.darienct.gov, and click on “Citizen Service Request” and follow the prompts. If unable, feel free to contact DPW at 203-656-7346, and we will enter your information for you.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to continue to provide the services offered in as safe a manner as possible, for everyone.

Please note that submission and payment for any permits herein is not an approved permit. All permits are subject to review and approval. You will be notified if and when your permit is issued.

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