About the Service Department

The Springfield Township Service Department has responsibility for care and maintenance of all Township streets, facilities and parks. In addition, the Service Department also provides residents with popular seasonal services such as brush chipping and Christmas tree pick-up.

Services include:

• Maintenance of 89.4 miles of Township roads
• Snow and ice removals
• Road & curb repairs and pothole patching
• Street sweeping (spring and fall)
• Brush chipper service from mid-April through mid-November (no charge to residents)
• Christmas tree collection in January (no charge to residents)
• Remove dead animals from roadway
• Maintain roadway and storm drainage systems
• Storm sewer and catch basin maintenance
• Resurfacing and street improvements according to 5-year plan
• Mowing and maintenance at all Township parks and facilities
• Inspection of contractor work within the road right of way
• Maintenance of the Service Departments fleet of equipment
• Maintenance of 181.5 acres of Township Parks
• Field preparation
• Grass cutting
• Location of recreation equipment
• Overall care of grounds and structures