Administrative Offices
The administrative office at Public Works consists of the Director of Public Works, Assistant Director of Public Works, Maintenance Manager, Superintendents, and an Administrative Assistant. The administrative staff is dedicated to serving the customers and citizens of the city and getting work orders to each department within Public Works in a timely manner.
If you have any questions or comments please call (205) 333-3003.
Contact Information:
Brooke Starnes, Director
Tim Falls, Assistant Director
Summer Cockrell, Administrative Assistant
Public Services Department
Our public services department consists of garbage pick up and trash/debris removal. Please see the information page regarding garbage and trash pickup and the rules that need to be followed in order to provide services for the residents and businesses of Northport.
* Please also remember that the routes will begin at 6:00 a.m. during the summer months from Memorial Day until Labor Day to help prevent heat-related illnesses for crews. Please plan accordingly during this time.
If you should have any problems or questions please feel free to call Public Works at (205) 333-3003 during our regular business hours.
Contact Information:
Jeff Wheat - Public Services Superintendent
Right-of-Way/Landscape
The Right-of-Way/Landscape department is in charge of all mowing, landscaping, and beautification for the city. They are also in charge of collecting litter from public rights-of-way in the city limits. They work on a designated mowing and litter pickup schedule.
Mosquito spraying is also provided during late spring and the summer months on a weekly basis.
Contact Information:
Brad Walker - Right-Of-Way/Landscape Superintendent
Maintenance
The maintenance department is responsible for repairs and upkeep for all City of Northport buildings and facilities. They are responsible for utility management for all city structures.
Contact information:
Ed Cooper - Maintenance Manager
Errol Beasley - Maintenance Superintendent
Fleet
The City shop provides vehicle and equipment maintenance for the City of Northport fleet. It also coordinates repairs which may need to be performed by outside vendors. The city shop is located at the Public Works Compound.
Contact information:
James Sanders - Shop Superintendent
Infrastructure
The Construction department is responsible for installing storm sewers, repair of curbs and gutters, drainage ditch maintenance, repairing potholes, and assisting other City departments with various construction needs.
If you need to report a pothole or drainage problem please call Public Works at (205) 333-3003. Please indicate the address (or nearest address) of the issue you are calling about so that the crews can quickly find and repair the issue.
Also please do not put grass clippings, leaves, etc., into the storm drains. This will help to keep the drains from getting stopped up. Property owners have responsibilities which, if neglected, can affect drainage systems on both private and public property.
Contact Information:
Matthew Knight - Construction Superintendent
Recycling
The Recycling Department is responsible for the collection of residential recyclables within the city limits of Northport. If you would like to participate in the recycling program, please contact our office to request recycling bins. Recyclables are collected on the same day as your scheduled garbage and trash pickup. Please visit the recycling page for more information on the recycling program.
Contact Information:
Casey Summerlin - Recycling Superintendent