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How do I get a pothole in the street repaired?
How do I get a sidewalk patched?
When is my street scheduled for sweeping?
Who do I call regarding a broken bus bench?
Who do I call regarding a storm drain problem?
Who do I call regarding a City sewer problem?
 

How do I get a pothole in the street repaired?
Potholes in the street are the primary responsibility of the  Street Maintenance and Integrated Waste Management Division. Should you see or notice a pothole in the street, please contact the Street Maintenance and Integrated Waste Management Division at 626-744-4158.
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How do I get a sidewalk patched?

Sidewalk repairs are the primary responsibility of the property owner. However, if you have a sidewalk in need of repair, and you would like to have a temporary patch installed until the permanent repairs can be made, please call the Street Maintenance and Integrated Waste Management Division at 626-744-4158.

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When is my street scheduled for sweeping?
The City of Pasadena street sweeping program consists of 38 separate or individual routes. The majority of the routes are swept every two weeks. Some commercial areas are swept more frequently. We also do a lot of special event sweeping such as, the Rose Bowl Football games, parades, Emmy Awards etc. To find out when your area is swept, please contact the Street Maintenance and Integrated Waste Management Division at 626-744-4158.
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Who do I call regarding a broken bus bench?
The  Street Maintenance and Integrated Waste Management division is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the bus benches. You have probably noticed that at some locations there is a covered area or what we call a bus shelter. These locations are maintained by a private contractor. If you know of or notice a bus bench in need of repair, please contact the Street Maintenance and Integrated Waste Management Division at 626-744-4158.

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Who do I call regarding a storm drain problem?
The Street Maintenance and Integrated Waste Management Division is responsible for the maintenance of the storm drains in the City. The Los Angeles County Flood Control District also has some drains that run through our city. Catch basins are area drains where surface water enters the storm drain system.  The drains or catch basins are cleaned on a yearly basis. Should you have any questions regarding drains or catch basins, please call the Street Maintenance and Integrated Waste Management Division at 626-744-4158.

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Who do I call regarding a City sewer problem?
The  Street Maintenance and Integrated Waste Management Division is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the City’s sewer system. There are approximately 320 miles of sewer line that run through our City. The lines are cleaned and cleared of grease, roots and debris on a yearly schedule. Should you have any questions regarding a City sewer problem, please contact the  Street Maintenance and Integrated Waste Management Division at 626-744-4158.
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