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About
The Ocean Pines Public Works Department is responsible for equipment and fleet maintenance, snow removal, and the maintenance of nearly 80 miles of roadways, 125 miles of stormwater improvements, and 12 miles of canals.
In addition, the department provides general maintenance on Ocean Pines facilities including the Administration building, Public Works building and yards, community center, the Ocean Pines Golf Club, Beach Club, Yacht Club, two marinas, the Artisan Gift Shop, five swimming pools with accessory buildings, the Racquet Sports Center, several basketball courts, two ball fields, a soccer field, several ponds, numerous other parks and playgrounds, and several miles of walking and biking paths.
Other responsibilities include:
• Grass cutting in ditches and easements throughout Ocean Pines (April to October)
• Leaf removal (November to December, picking up bagged leaves and vacuuming raked leaves from drainage ditches)
• Snow removal and the maintenance of 80 miles of roadways (potholes)
Did you know?
On average, during rain storms, Public Works gets 50 phone calls a day in regards to drainage ditches. The department does its best to respond to these requests for service in a timely manner, but residents should understand that delays may inevitably occur.
The ditches in Ocean Pines are designed to hold water during storms, so that yards and roads do not become flooded. Although it is sometimes alarming to see the water rise rapidly in these ditches during heavy rain, most ditches will dry within 24 hours after a rain. Ditch water that remains at high levels after the 24-hour period may signify a more serious problem and require a call to Public Works.
Water and wastewater
The Ocean Pines Public Works Department is NOT responsible for providing water and sanitary sewer services. Those services in Ocean Pines are provided by Worcester County. For questions or to report an outage during regular business hours, contact Worcester County Water and Wastewater at 410-641-5251 and select option #4. After business hours, please call 410-641-5251 and listen to the entire message - the county has an emergency phone system in place for weekends, holidays and inclement weather.
Having problems with the water in your house? Need your water turned on/off for the season? Is the "mushroom" tank in your yard making a strange noise? Water bubbling up near the roadway? Stones coming loose after a fixed water pipe road cut (square cut in the road)? Wastewater coming up in your bathtub? All of these services are provided by Worcester County Water and Wastewater.
Trash services
Additionally, trash pick-up services are provided by Republic Services. Please contact Republic Services directly at 410-749-1551 for questions about your trash pick-up.
Contact Information
Ocean Pines Public Works Department
1 Firehouse Lane
Ocean Pines, MD 21811
Eddie Wells
Public Works & CPI Director
410-641-7425
ewells@oceanpines.org
Office Hours:
7:00am – 3:30pm Monday-Friday
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News
Dredging Application
Ocean Pines residents who wish to request spot dredging next fall must submit a permit request by Oct. 15. Permits are available at Ocean Pines Public Works, on 1 Firehouse Lane. To download a dredging application, Click Here.
Leaf Collection Schedule Announced
Public Works will collect leaves and other yard debris from Nov. 22 through Dec. 17, on opposite days from Republic Services collection days.
The department will only pick up leaves placed in paper bags that residents place curbside. Thirty-gallon paper bags are available at Public Works in bundles of five for $10.
Republic Services will pick up paper and plastic bags on scheduled pick-up days, limit four bags of leaves per scheduled pick up. Republic Services will also accept branches tied in bundles no longer than four feet.
Additionally, Ocean Pines residents may bring leaves and yard debris in bulk or paper bags to the Public Works yard at 1 Firehouse Lane, near the south Fire Department. The yard will be open Nov. 22 through Dec. 30, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There will be no collection or drop off on Thursday, Nov. 25 or Friday, Nov. 26 because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The yard also will be closed for drop off on Thursday, Dec. 23, Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25 because of the Christmas holiday.
Public Works will also vacuum leaves from the ditch area only. Leaf vacuuming will begin Monday, Nov. 29.
Residents should rake the ditch leaves to the roadway so they can be vacuumed. Any resident who rakes the entire yard to the roadway for vacuuming will receive a violation notice and will have 15 days from the notice to remove the leaves from the roadway. If not removed after 15 days, a contractor will be dispatched to remove the leaves and then Ocean Pines will bill the homeowner for the service.
Residents should refrain from blowing leaves directly into the ditches, as this can lead to clogging of pipes as well as difficulty in water flow.
For more information, contact Public Works at 410-641-7425.
Paper Lawn Bags
Public Works and the Public Works yard will only accept paper bags for leaves and other yard debris. Thirty-gallon paper bags may be purchased at the Public Works building in bundles of five for $10.
Mosquito Dunks
Now available. You can purchase Mosquito Dunks at Ocean Pines Public Works Office – A 6-pack for $10.
Departments
Grounds, Drainage, Bulkheads, Maintenance, Compliance, Permitting and Inspections, and Facilities Management
Leaf Collection Options
Fall 2021 Leaf Collection
Public Works will collect leaves and other yard debris from Nov. 22 through Dec. 17, on opposite days from Republic Services collection days.
The department will only pick up leaves placed in paper bags that residents place curbside. Thirty-gallon paper bags are available at Public Works in bundles of five for $10.
Republic Services will pick up paper and plastic bags on scheduled pick-up days, limit four bags of leaves per scheduled pick up. Republic Services will also accept branches tied in bundles no longer than four feet.
Additionally, Ocean Pines residents may bring leaves and yard debris in bulk or paper bags to the Public Works yard at 1 Firehouse Lane, near the south Fire Department. The yard will be open Nov. 22 through Dec. 30, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There will be no collection or drop off on Thursday, Nov. 25 or Friday, Nov. 26 because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The yard also will be closed for drop off on Thursday, Dec. 23, Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25 because of the Christmas holiday.
Public Works will also vacuum leaves from the ditch area only. Leaf vacuuming will begin Monday, Nov. 29.
Residents should rake the ditch leaves to the roadway so they can be vacuumed. Any resident who rakes the entire yard to the roadway for vacuuming will receive a violation notice and will have 15 days from the notice to remove the leaves from the roadway. If not removed after 15 days, a contractor will be dispatched to remove the leaves and then Ocean Pines will bill the homeowner for the service.
Residents should refrain from blowing leaves directly into the ditches, as this can lead to clogging of pipes as well as difficulty in water flow.
For more information, contact Public Works at 410-641-7425.
Where can I call if I have questions about signing up for Republic Services and curbside recycling?
For questions about your account you can email at oceanpines@republicservices.com or call 410-749-1551.
You can also learn more about Republic Services by clicking here.
Drainage Info
| Document Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Drainage Ditch Fact Sheet | Information on drainage ditches in Worcester County |
Applications and Documents
For more information, visit the Compliance, Permitting and Inspections (CPI) Department
| Document Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ARC Guidelines |
Guidelines used by the Architectural Review Committee |
| ARC Fees |
ARC Fees |
| Permit Application |
Permit Application |
| New Home Submittal Requirements |
New Home Submittal Requirements |
| Application for New Home |
Application for New Home |
| Application for Resale Packet Request |
Application for Resale |
| Application for Tree Removal |
Application for Tree Removal |
| Application for Variance/Exception |
Application for Variance/Exception |
| Completion Agreement – $250 |
$250 Completion Agreement |
| Completion Agreement – $375 |
$375 Completion Agreement |
| Completion Agreement – $750 |
$750 Completion Agreement |
| Completion Agreement – $1,500 |
$1,500 Completion Agreement |
