The mission of the Solid Waste Division is to protect the environment, public health and welfare, and enhance the quality of life by providing effective programs to collect and remove solid waste materials in a convenient, economical and environmentally sensitive manner.
Activities
Activities include: removal and disposal of all refuse accumulated inside the city limits which includes single family and multi-family residences as well as commercial businesses and other non-residential customers. Refuse collection and disposal services include: garbage, yard debris, appliances, furniture and other household items.
Recycling
The city monitors the residential recycling program provided by the county within the city limits. Recyclable materials are collected from non-residential customers and reported to Indian River County Solid Waste Disposal District; the materials collected from participants receiving this service are eligible for possible credits on their annual non-ad valorem assessment.
Lot Clearing Program
The division also assists in implementation of the city’s lot clearing program and related Code Enforcement activities.
Records
Records are maintained for appropriate utility billing.