The standard sanitation charge for most residential customers is $21.76. Multi-family and commercial property rates are based on the level of service. To determine the level of service required, please call Sanitation at 893-7351.
Like wastewater, no adequate means exists to measure the amount of solid waste collected from your home. To handle the demand, and for public health and safety, most residential customers require twice a week pick-up. Some customers may qualify for once-a-week service. Applications are available from the Utility Accounts Division office.
Standby service is available to customers who plan to be away for at least two months. While on this service plan, sanitation charges are reduced during the months that no water is registered on the water meter. There is a small fee for activating standby status.
The City of St. Petersburg Sanitation department is aware of the benefits of recycling and it's impact on the environment. To help you recycle, they have conveniently located recyclamats and brush sites for newspapers, aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, cardboard, and yard clippings. For more information, call the number listed below or go to http://www.stpete.org/recycle.htm
- Billing questions - 893-7341
- Residential collection information - 893-7334
- Automated container repair - 893-7309
- Recycling information - 893-7398
- Free rodent control information - 893-7360
- Free removal of discarded residential furniture, carpeting, appliances, auto batteries, and tires - 893-7398
For more information on the Sanitation department, click on the following link http://www.stpete.org/sanit.htm
SANITATION RATES
Effective October 1, 2007
CURBSIDE/ALLEY SERVICE
Twice-a-week Service:
Single Family Residence - $ 21.76
- Each additional (90 gal.) automated container - $12.00*
Multiple Family Residence-per unit - $21.76
Business or Institution
- One automated (90 gal.) automated container - $21.76
- Each additional. (90 gal.) automated container - $12.00*
Once-a-week service:
Available subject to City approval, provided the customer meets all the following criteria:
- single family residence with a one-person household
- a lot size of 8,500 sq. feet or less
- a water usage of 5,000 gallons or less per month - $17.24
BACKYARD SERVICE
Single Family Residence
- One automated (90 gal.) container or 2 cans, manual system - $51.92
- Each additional can or container - $25.44
Multiple Family Residence - per unit - $51.92
Business or Institution
- One automated (90 gal.) container or 2 cans, manual system - $51.92
- Each additional can or container - $25.44
STANDBY FEE - $11.19
BULK CONTAINER SERVICE
Rates for bulk container vary depending on level and category of service. Call 893-7351 for specific rates.
*6 month minimum plus a $10.36 one-time placement fee.
First Time Users
City Hall - 175 5th Street North