The Gloucester Department of Public Works is responsible for issuing wedding permits at various locations. The department operates a compost facility and offers waste collection solutions. It is comprised of filtration, public utilities, public services, central services, and snow and ice divisions. In addition, the Gloucester Department of Public Works also provides special curbside collection services for Christmas trees and wreaths. It governs an engineering department that offers project management solutions, including planning, design development and specification preparation. The engineering department inspects several construction projects and provides research assistance. The department is a part of the City of Gloucester in Massachusetts.