2019 WASTECON

Ginger Spencer
Director, Public Works
City of Phoenix


Ginger Spencer is the director for the city of Phoenix Public Works Department, a department with 1,000 employees. As director, Ginger manages all major programs and operations for Public Works, including administration, facilities, fleet, flood control and solid waste services. Public Works is responsible for providing maintenance and energy conservation services for nearly 700 city facilities and procuring, managing and maintaining the city’s fleet of 7,300 vehicles and equipment. Public Works also provides residential garbage and recycling collection for 400,000 residents, management of the city’s landfills, transfer stations, recycling facilities, a compost facility and education and outreach efforts. During her 21 years of service with the City of Phoenix, Ginger has also served as Deputy Public Works Director, Assistant Public Works Director, Family Advocacy Center Director, Arts and Culture Administrator, and Special Assistant to the City Manager.

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