The Public Works Department is responsible for engineering, commercial and residential garbage collection, street cleaning, snow removal, street paving, traffic control (signals, signage, markings, etc.), maintenance and repair of City vehicles, maintenance and upkeep of all city buildings, and cleanup and mowing of right-of-ways.
During this time of uncertainty, Sevier Solid Waste Inc wants to make sure residents have access to the latest information.
Ever wonder when your trash pickup is or where to dispose of that mattress, brush, or cardboard? Sevier county residents can stay up to date and receive reminders on trash collection information and use the Waste Wizard tool listed below to look up where to take any item they want to recycle or dispose of properly. We’ve got you covered!
*Also, residents can use the tool by downloading our app, suitable for Androids and iPhones.*
Pursuant to the pdf City of Sevierville Municipal Code Title 16, Chapter 4 (763 KB) , utility providers and other companies wishing to perform work in public rights-of-way within the City of Sevierville must obtain a Construction within Right-of-Way Permit from the Public Works Department. This process begins by applying online www.mygovernmentonline.org by choosing "Planning and Zoning" followed by the "Right of Way" application type. If you need help setting up an account, please call 1-866-957-3764. Once payment has been received, the Public Works Department will process the application and issue the permit.
Any work being performed on Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Right-of-Way also requires a permit from TDOT. For more information on TDOT permitting, please contact Royce Fout, Phone 865-594-2685 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
https://www.tn.gov/tdot/right-of-way-division/utilities-office/utilities-office-staff.html
Bryon Fortner, Director
310 Robert Henderson Road
Sevierville, TN 37862
Phone: 865.429.4567
Monday - Friday
6:00am - 3:30pm
Available 24/7
Monday - Friday
7:00am - 3:30pm