The Public Works Department is responsible for streets, public buildings, water, sewer systems, street lighting and park maintenance.

The Public Works Department is responsible for administering the city's graffiti removal program.

Residents may call the Graffiti Hotline, 24 hours a day, at (626) 403-7249. The caller will be asked to leave his/her name and phone number as well as the specific location of the graffiti and the object that was targeted.

Graffiti is removed within 72 hours after a signed release form is received from the property owner/tenant and is a free service to South Pasadena residents.