Street Department
Denny Long, Street Commissioner
Larry Brown, Asst. Street Commissioner
475 Steury Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528
574-534-9711
Fax: 574-534-1568
streets@goshencity.com
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Dial-A-Truck
The Dial-A-Truck service begins every May and continues until mid-September, with exact dates to be announced. The use of a City dump truck is available to Goshen City residents for the disposal of unwanted items. All discarded items are subject to the restrictions of the landfill. Residents may reserve a truck by calling the street department Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 534-9711.
There is a user fee for the use of the city truck as well as charges incurred at the landfull. A deposit is required prior to delivery of the truck. The landfill charges will be billed.
Street Maintenance
The Street Department is responsible for the ongoing regular maintenance of City street surfaces. This includes patching pot holes, crack sealing, as well as repairing the berms along a paved road. Anyone who notices an area of the road needing attention should call the Street Department to report the problem area.
Environmental Center
The City of Goshen has entered into an agreement with Soil Solutions, Ft. Wayne to manage the Environmental Center. Located at 20100 CR 19, Goshen, the environmental center accepts organic waste from Goshen residents.
Summer hours of operation:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 6:00 pm
Saturday, 8:00 am until Noon.
574-533-6200
Soil Solutions will verify residency requirements by driver's license or similar id's.
Limb & Tree Removal
When there is a storm, the Street Department is responsible for removing fallen limbs and tree debris located in the street right-of-way. If notified, the employees will remove dead animals located in the right-of-way.
Snow Removal/Snow Emergency
The Street Department has the primary responsibility for snow removal within Goshen City limits. To ensure a safe flow of traffic and to aid the Street Department with its snow removal efforts, the Mayor may need to declare a Snow Emergency. During snow emergencies, special parking restrictions and trash collection provisions may be enacted. The snow emergency and any special instructions will be announced through local television, radio, or news services during and after the snowfall. In times of emergency it is important to pay attention to local news media.
