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To report a dead animal, call the
Berkeley Animal Services at (510) 981-6600.
For emergency storm drain issues
call Public Works: (510) 981-6620
For emergency traffic sign or signal issues, call Public Works at (510) 981-6620.
For non-emergency issues, please call (510) 981-2489, Monday–Friday between 8:30am–4:30pm.
For emergency Traffic Signal issue call (510) 981-6620. For non-emergency issues, please call (510) 981-2489, Monday–Friday between 8:30am–4:30pm.
For emergency sewer or storm drain issues, call
Public Works at (510) 981-6620.
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City Services
  • Report & Pay
    • Property Taxes
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    • Refunds for Overpayment or Incorrect Billing
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    • Administrative Citation Appeals
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    • Towed Vehicles
    • Fire Code Violations
  • Parking
    • Resident Parking Permits
    • Business Parking Permits
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    • Street Parking Restrictions
    • Parking Garages and Lots
    • Parking for People with Disabilities
    • Parking Meters
  • Trash & Recycling
    • Residential Waste Services
    • Multi-family Waste Service
    • Commercial Waste Service
    • Waste Sorting Guide
    • Pre-Paid Bags, Bulky Waste, and Mattress Recycling
    • Transfer Station
    • Dumpster Rental
    • Free Compost Program
    • Fire Fuel Chipper and Debris Bin
    • Household Hazardous Waste
    • Zero Waste Strategic Plan
  • Getting Around
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    • Heavy Truck Restrictions
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  • Livable Neighborhoods
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    • Noise Standards
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    • Rodent, Wildlife, and Pest Concerns
    • Short-Term Rentals
    • Request New Street Light
    • Smoke Free Multi-Unit Housing
    • Wood Smoke Rules
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