Show Support for Rockville’s Hardworking Public Works Crews
May 1, 2026
Climb into the big seat of some of the city’s largest vehicles as Rockville celebrates National Public Works Week, Monday, May 18-Friday, May 22.
The highlight of the week will be the city’s annual Public Works Equipment Show, scheduled for 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, 1800 Piccard Drive. The event’s rain date is Wednesday, May 20.
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The free event includes displays, demonstrations, popcorn, coloring books and giveaways, along with opportunities to meet public works employees who provide essential services that keep Rockville running. Exhibits highlight recycling and trash collection, environmental management, the city’s water treatment plant, water and sewer operations, and stormwater management. School and day care groups are welcome.
National Public Works Week raises awareness about the essential services public works provides, from planning and building infrastructure to maintaining the systems that support daily life.
This year’s theme, “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community,” acknowledges that the roots of service run deep in public works. It’s what has propelled public works innovations that have helped communities evolve into places where people can lead lives of purpose and possibility.
Follow the celebration on social media using #NPWW and #PeopleMatter.
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Rockville’s Department of Public Works provides water, wastewater, stormwater, streets, recycling and trash, transportation and fleet services, and engineering, environmental and right-of-way management.
To learn more, email jperkins@rockvillemd.gov or call 240-314-8500.
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