City of SanfordCity of Sanford Florida

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City of Sanford Services Guide 2008

Water and Sewer

Customer Service: 407.688.5100
Business Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
After Hours Emergency: 407.688.5000, ext. 5515

  • Rates OUTSIDE the City Limits are 25% higher than Inside City Limits Rates.
  • NOTE: Highest chargeable sewer flow rate for single family residential account is 12,000 gallons.
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Potable Water Service Availability

Residential --- Commercial --- Irrigation

Wastewater Service Availability

Residential --- Commercial (inside City limits)
Meter Size Effective April 1, 2008   Meter Size Effective April 1, 2008
3/4 inch 4.68   3/4 inch 7.72
1 inch 11.70   1 inch 19.30
1 1/2 inch 23.40   1 1/2 inch 38.60
2 inch 37.44   2 inch 61.76
3 inch 70.20   3 inch 115.80
4 inch 117.00   4 inch 193.00
6 inch 234.00   6 inch 386.00
8 inch 374.00   8 inch 617.00
10 inch 538.20   10 inch 887.80
Multi-Family Multi-Family
per dwelling unit 3.51   per dwelling unit 5.79
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Single Family Water Usage

* Rates per 1,000 Gallons

Wastewater Usage

Residential --- Commercial --- Multi-Family
* Rates per 1,000 Gallons
Residential Single Family Effective April 1, 2008   Residential Single Family Effective April 1, 2008
0-2,000 (minimum charge) 1.49   0-2,000 (minimum charge) 3.35
2,001-6,000 1.48   2,001-12,000 3.94
6,001-12,000 1.94   Above 12,000 ---
12,001-24,000 2.53
Above 24,000 3.73
Irrigation Effective April 1, 2008 Residential Multi-Family and Commercial Effective April 1, 2008
0-6,000 1.94   per 1,000 gallons 3.94
6,001-18,000 2.53  
Above 18,000 3.73  
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Multi-Family Water Usage

Usage within each block (rates per 1,000 gallons/month)
Effective April 1, 2008
# Units Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
0-4 0-16 16.1-36 36.1-72 72.1+
5-10 0-40 40.1-90 90.1-180 180.1+
11-20 0-80 80.1-180 180.1-360 360.1+
21-50 0-200 200.1-450 450.1-900 900.1+
51-100 0-400 400.1-900 900.1-1,800 1,800.1+
101-200 0-800 800.1-1,800 1,800.1-3,600 3,600.1+
200+ 0-1,840 1,840.1-4,140 4,140.1-8,280 8,280.1+
Rate 1.49 1.94 2.53 3.73
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Commercial Water Usage

UPPER LIMIT 1,000 gallons
Effective April 1, 2008
Meter Size Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
3/4" 6 12 24 24+
1" 15 30 60 60+
1-1/2" 30 60 120 120+
2" 48 96 192 192+
3" 90 180 360 360+
4" 150 300 600 600+
6" 300 600 1,200 1,200+
8" 480 960 1,920 1,920+
10" 690 1,380 2,760 2,760+
Rate 1.49 1.94 2.53 3.73
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Alternative Water

407.330.5649

Alternative Water Service Availability

Residential --- Commercial --- Multi-Family
Meter Size Effective April 1, 2008
3/4 inch 3.95
1 inch 9.83
1 1/2 inch 19.55
2 inch and above 31.19
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Alternative Water Usage

Rates per 1,000 Gallons
Residential SINGLE FAMILY Effective April 1, 2008
0-20,000 0.57
21,000-40,000 0.86
Above 40,000 1.15
Commercial and Multi-Family Effective April 1, 2008
per 1,000 gallons 0.57
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Garbage and Recycling

City of Sanford Public Works Solid Waste Department
407.688.5089 or 407.688.5080, ext. 5420

ALL MATERIALS MUST BE CURBSIDE NO LATER THAN 7:00 A.M. TO BE PICKED UP.

WastePro of Florida, Inc. is the City of Sanford's Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Hauler. Refuse Service is mandatory for residential and commercial properties.

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Curbside/Alley Service

Residential Collection Service Per Month
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling $16.99
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Household Garbage

An unlimited amount of household garbage may be placed out for collection in 40-gal\on watertight receptacles consisting of either plastic, metal, rubber or any other similar material provided with proper handles and a tight-fitting cover or 40-gallon bags. Bags or containers can weigh no more than 50 pounds each. The hauler will leave behind containers exceeding the 40-gallon / 50 pound limit or garbage mixed with yard waste or special waste. A tag indicating the reason will be left.

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Special Bulk Material

Every April and October, residents are scheduled for one FREE special pickup of bulk material that is not practical to bag or bundle and tie, including yard waste and other acceptable homeowner generated non-hazardous materials. Bulk material generated at any time other than the scheduled April and October free pickup will be charged at the rate of $16.50 per cubic yard, with a 4 cubic yard minimum. The collection schedule for this service is provided every Thursday or Friday, depending on location, with notification to the Public Works Solid Waste Department at 407.688.5089 or 407.688.5080, ext. 5420.

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Yard Waste Debris

An unlimited amount of yard waste may be placed out for collection in any combination of either 40-gallon receptacles consisting of either plastic, metal, rubber or any other similar material provided with proper handles, 40-gallon bags, or tied bundles. Bundles can be no longer than five (5) feet or contain branches larger than five (5) inches in diameter. Bags, bundles, or containers can weigh no more than 50 pounds each. The hauler will leave behind items exceeding the 40-gallon / 50 pound limit, exceeding the 5 foot / 5 inch limit, bundles not tied or yard waste mixed with household garbage or special waste. A tag indicating the reason will be left. Yard waste is picked up on Wednesdays.

Yard Waste is vegetative matter resulting from the yard and landscaping maintenance of your own property. This includes material such as tree branches, leaves, grass clippings and palm fronds.

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Recyclable Material

An unlimited amount of recycling may be placed out for collection in City provided 14-gallon recycle bins. The hauler will leave behind all materials not accepted in the program. A tag indicating the reason will be left.

The following materials ARE currently accepted in the curbside recycling program: Newspapers, Magazines, Junk Mail, Mixed Office Paper, Cardboard (including cereal boxes), Plastic Bottles #1-#7 (#'s on bottom of container), Glass Bottles and Jars of Clear, Green or Brown Color, Aluminum Cans, Steel Cans (Including Empty Aerosol Cans), and Telephone Books.

Please rinse out all containers and discard lids.

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Hazardous Household Products

Items such as antifreeze, poisons, mercury thermometers, pool and lawn chemicals, paint, thinners, solvents, Ni-Cd batteries, flourescents and used motor oil can be disposed of at the Seminole County Transfer Station or Landfill. For more information, call 407.665.2260.

Commercial Dumpsters 2 Cu. Yds. to 8 Cu. Yds.

Garbage Collec\ion $4.62/Yd. + $1.95 Administrative Fee
Recycle Collection $65.00/Mo. (6 & 8 Yd. 1 x Wk.)
$130.00/Mo. (6 & 8 Yd. 2 x Wk.)

Dumpsters larger than 8 cu. yds. and compactor service are available and can be scheduled through WastePro of Florida, Inc. at 407.774.0800.

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Garbage and Recycle Collection Schedule

LOCATION GARBAGE RECYCLING
East of US 17-92 and
North of 20th Street
Monday and
Thursday
Monday
East of US 17-92 and
South of 20th Street
Monday and
Thursday
Thursday
West of US 17-92 and
North of 25th Street
Tuesday and
Friday
Tuesday
West of US 17-92 and
South of 25th Street
Tuesday and
Friday
Friday
Curbside Furniture Pickup 2nd Scheduled Garbage Pickup Day
Yard Waste Wednesday
Chargeable Bulk Pickup Thursday or Friday Depending on Location

Appliances are picked up on Wednesday at no additional charge, but require an advance request to the Public Works Solid Waste Department at 407.688.5089 or 407.688.5080, ext. 5420 prior to the scheduled day.

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Stormwater Service

407.688.5080, ext. 5403

Residential $5.60
Commercial Determined by Impervious Area
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Obtaining Service (New Customers)

  1. CONTACT - 407.688.5100
    City of Sanford, Utility Department
    City Hall,
    300 North Park Avenue
    Sanford, FL 32771
  2. BRING
    Positive Proof of Identification
  3. COSTS
    Deposits:
    Residential Credit Based Waiver or $75.00
    Commercial Determined by the City
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    Fees:
    Turn-on/Application For Service
    After Hours
    $35.00
    $45.00
    Transfer Service $35.00
    Delinquent Re-Connect
    After Hours
    $55.00
    $65.00
    Late Fee 5% or $4.00 minimum
    Returned Checks $35.00
    Meter Calibration $70.00
  4. EMERGENCY DISCONNECT
    8:00 am to 4:00 pm No Charge
    After 4:00 pm $10.00
    After 5:00 pm Call 407.688.5000, ext. 5515
  5. SERVICE TURN-ON DO'S:
    • Be Present
    • Turn Off Faucets
  6. SERVICE TURN-OFF:
    • Utility Accounts with past due charges will automatically have service disconnected. No further notice.
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Methods of Payment

For more information, call customer service at 407.688.5100

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