The Public Works Department, governed by the city of Perry in Iowa, provides street maintenance and snow removal services for the residents of the city. The department manages the storm sewer collection system. The Public Works Department also offers sanitary sewer maintenance solutions. The department collects curbside yard waste and residential and commercial garbage. It provides annual tire and hazardous waste collection services. The Public Works Department offers various recycle collection programs, as well as maintains the operations of the City of Perry Recycling Center. The City of Perry additionally operates police, fire, city utilities, parks and recreation, and planning and zoning departments.