The Public Services Department is responsible for the maintenance of streets and sidewalks. The department also provides domestic trash and solid waster collection services. The Public Services Department is also collects dumpster containers for businesses and multifamily units. The department handles maintenance issues related to traffic signs, meters, signals and street markings. The Public Services Department is a part of the Department Of Public Works, which is governed by the City of Charlottesville in Virginia, which administers finance, economic development and information technology departments. The department operates a police department that is a law enforcement agency and works for the protection of residents lives and their properties.