Public Works Department Divisions

The City of Federal Way Public Works Department is managed by the Administrative Division and organized into five additional divisions.

• The City’s transportation system is a combined effort between the:

  • Street Systems Division which oversees street improvements, capital streets projects, and maintenance functions of the City’s rights of way; and the

  • Traffic Division which provides transportation planning, traffic operation improvements, and neighborhood traffic services. 

• Development Services Division reviews all engineering plans for residential and commercial development projects. 

• Surface Water Management Division works to keep our waterways clean and our residents safe by providing improvements to the City’s stormwater infrastructure, fixing drainage problems, and reducing stormwater runoff. 

• Solid Waste and Recycling Division manages the solid waste / recycling utility and franchise contract and provides education and outreach to local residents.    

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