Public Works

Public Works is committed to working in an efficient, safe, and professional manner offering a wide variety of services to the citizens of the City of Crown Point. Comprising of over 70 Employees, Public Works is made up from the following departments: 

  • Engineering
  • Street Department
  • Utilities
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Wastewater

Collectively,  the City Public Works is the lifeline of all labor activities in the City.

Amnesty Day 2022 

The City of Crown Point and Republic Services have scheduled Saturday, April 30, 2022, as Amnesty Day (Clean-Up Day) that will be open to residents who live within Crown Point Corporate City Limits only. Citizens will be required to present a driver's license and water utility bill for proof of residency. Republic Services will accept municipal solid waste from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its transfer station, located at 1021 E. Summit St., Crown Point, IN 46307. 

Waste can be brought in by car or pick-up truck ONLY. Waste brought in dump trucks, trailers, etc., WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

The below items WILL NOT be accepted: 
• Tires 
• Railroad ties 
• Batteries
• Liquids 
• Dirt
• Hazardous waste
• Paint 
• Electronics 

If you have questions about which items will or will not be accepted, please contact Republic Services at 219-310-2343. 

Public Works Documents

  1. 2022 Lake County Hazardous Waste Schedule
  2. Crown Point Comprehensive Master Plan (PDF)
  3. Understanding Combined Sewer Overflows
  4. Water Quality 2019
  5. Water Sewer Final Inspection Responsibilities