Public Works
Botetourt County Public Works Department
The Botetourt County Public Works Director oversees the operation of four divisions: Maintenance, Engineering, Landfill and Utilities. Descriptions of services provided by the divisions are listed below. For information concerning accounts, billing and fees, contact the Public Works Department:
30 West Back Street, #4 Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 |
Phone: (540) 473-8316 |
Other Information Resources
- For waste hauler and recycling information, see the Landfill page.
- For utilities forms, rate and fee information and service providers, see the Utilities page.
- For information regarding Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management, see the Environmental Management page.
- For ordinances, see the Botetourt County Municipal Code.
- Issues regarding maintenance of state roads are handled by VDOT:
- (540) 254-2567 (Buchanan)
- (540) 884-2484 (Eagle Rock)
- (540) 992-1837 (Troutville/Cloverdale)
Maintenance
The Maintenance Division handles all maintenance and custodial services for the County administrative offices, Court buildings, Social Services, Libraries, Community Buildings, Education Training Center, Sheriff's facilities and Commonwealth Attorney's office. They also handle the grounds maintenance around government facilities in Fincastle.
Engineering
The Engineering Division reviews and approves water and sewer plans for commercial and housing developments to ensure they meet the standards adopted for construction within the County. The division participates in the final inspection following construction of water/sewer lines and reviews testing material, drawings and easement information prior to the County taking ownership.
The Division also reviews and approves erosion and sediment construction plans and issues all land-disturbing permits. It inspects during construction to ensure plans are followed, and follows up on complaints involving erosion and sediment problems. Land disturbing forms are available for download.
- For information regarding Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management, see the Environmental Management page.
- To report an E&S violation or to register a drainage complaint, email stormwater@botetourt.org
- Please click here for additional permitting information.
Landfill & Recycling
Botetourt County operates a sanitary landfill for the disposal of solid waste generated within the County. It is located off of Catawba Road (Route 779) approximately 7 miles from Roanoke Road (Route 220). The County provides numerous recycling collection centers to the public. Private collection companies provide residential and commercial trash collection services within the County. Information for trash collection and the location of recycling centers is available on the Landfill page.
Utilities
Botetourt County operates municipal water and sewer systems primarily in the southern portion of the County. Municipal water and sewer systems are also operated in the Glen Wilton area and a municipal sewer system is operated in the Eagle Rock area. Private water companies operate throughout the County.
Information regarding rates, fees, forms and service providers is available on the Utilities page.
