Street Paving and Street Maintenance
The public works department is in charge of all street paving and street repairs. Street Resurfacing is completed based on the condition and traffic load of the street as well as the city's budget constraints. Street repaving projects are recommended by the public works director annually and are approved by the city board. Curb and Gutter installation is very expensive to complete and is done on a minimal basis. Repairs are made on an as-needed basis. The department is also responsible for mowing the right of ways on local streets. Anyone needing repairs can call or email the above number.
Street Signs and Traffic Signal Maintenance
The public works department is also tasked with the installation and maintenance of traffic control signs, street name signs and traffic signals.
Sidewalk Construction
Under certain circumstances the city will install sidewalks as part of a street paving project or as part of a sidewalk grant project, as the one completed in the winter of 2008. Funding is limited for this use. Existing sidewalks that need maintenance can be reported to the public works director.
Garbage Collection
The department provides household type garbage/refuse pickup to all residential structures and commercial establishments that can utilize a hand loading type system. Residential garbage is picked up once weekly at the curb. The cost for residential service is currently $17.50 per month. Commercial pickup that can be loaded by hand can be scheduled for one to three days per week. Rates vary depending on the amount of refuse. Any commercial establishment that requires a dumpster type service can contact Waste Management at (731) 300-6230 or Allied Waste at (901) 743-7075 for this service.
All residential or commercial establishments that have an active utility account with the Henderson Utility Department will be billed for garbage pickup on their monthly bill. This fee is mandatory even if they do not utilize the city’s garbage service.
The city does not pickup or remove the following items: lumber, carpet, appliances, furniture, mattresses, electronics, computer equipment, paint or any hazardous chemicals.
» Holiday Schedule for Garbage Pickup
Leaf and Brush Collection
The public works department provides vacuum Loose Leaf and Loose Grass clipping pickup from October 1, 2023 until April 26, 2024. Loose leaves and grass shall be placed on the edge of the yard but not in the street for removal. From May 1st to September 30th the city will pickup bagged leaves and bagged grass clippings. Leaves and grass clippings should never be mixed with household garbage.
The city does not run any certain route for leaf and grass pickup so persons should call City Hall at (731)983-5000 or email leaves to ensure pickup. Be sure to include your name, street address, and if you have bagged or loose leaves in your email.
The city provides Brush Collection service if the homeowner or their immediate family cuts the brush. This is accomplished by a knuckleboom type loader. Please place any brush next to the curb but not in the street for pickup. The city does not provide pickup service for any resident or business that hires a professional tree trimmer to cut or trim trees. The professional tree trimmer needs to provide their client this service as the city will not remove the brush.
The city does not run any certain route for brush pickup so persons should call City Hall at (731)983-5000 or email brush to ensure pickup. Be sure to include you name and street address and that you have brush in your email.
City Fleet Maintenance
The city maintenance facility is under the supervision of the public works department. The maintenance personnel performs the maintenance of all city vehicles, equipment, as some of the city facilities. The facility currently employs one full-time mechanic.
City Park Maintenance
The public works department staff performs all maintenance and mowing at the Gene Record Memorial Park located at 600 N. Church Ave.
Animal Control
The city operates a limited Animal Control Department under the supervision of the public works department. The service is only provided for residents located within the city limits. The city will pickup and care for stray dogs for a limited number of days and during that time the city attempts to find the owner or have the dog adopted. Animal control cannot take any dog except from city residents. The department also utilizes humane traps to capture stray dogs that cannot be caught otherwise. Stray or abandoned cats are not handled by the department. For more information or to report a stray or abandoned dog, contact City Hall at (731)983-5000.