Code Enforcement Division

George Ostler, Facilities Superintendent

Facilities & Fleet Management Administration Office

294 Liberty Street

New Bedford, MA 02740

508-961-3008

The Code Enforcement Division is charged with the outreach, education and ultimately

enforcement of the City ordinances and rules and regulations pertaining to curbside collection

of solid waste and recyclables.

Link to Ordinance

Link to Rules & Regulations

Department Information

Facilities & Fleet Management

Located At:
294 Liberty Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

Phone Numbers
Tel: 508-979-1520
Fax: 508-979-1521

Department Head:
Jennifer Vieira, Director
Dept. Announcements
- 2024 Columbus Day Notice
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- BUSINESS CARDBOARD COLLECTION PROGRAM: UPDATE
  As of September 30, 2024, collection for businesses in the South End of New Bedford will now be collected on…Click for more.
- BORROW A UKULELE, KEYBOARD, MICROSCOPE KIT, NUMBER CAKE PANS, GIANT JENGA AND MUCH MORE FROM THE FUNBRARY COLLECTION AT THE NEW BEDFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY!
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- New Bedford Public Schools eliminated the use of 1.6 million Styrofoam meal trays & started food waste collection programs at 5 schools!
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- Restaurants, earn a stipend for switching to reusable food service ware! Businesses, earn a window cling for recycling!
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- Mattresses & Textiles banned from disposal
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- Food Waste Drop-off Program Begins in New Bedford
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- City of New Bedford is sending retired vehicles and equipment to Auctions International to be auctioned off.
  The City of New Bedford is sending retired vehicles and equipment to Auctions International to be auctioned off. Anyone interested,…Click for more.
- Clothing Drop-Off Boxes in New Bedford
  Wondering where to drop off clothes, shoes, or purses? Take a look at this map to find the location nearest…Click for more.
Divisions
Jennifer Vieira
Director
James Sylvia
Assistant Director
Sonia Arruda-Magrath
Executive Finance & Operations Specialist

Code Enforcement Division
George Ostler
Facilities Superintendent

Facilities Maintenance
Nicholas Pereira
Superintendent of Facilities Construction and Maintenance
Shawn Braz
Facilities Superintendent
Jamie Viveiros
Facilities Superintendent

Fleet Maintenance
Shaun Viveiros
Garage Superintendent

Recycling Center
1103 Shawmut Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02746
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