South end solid waste service begins July 1

The Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners has entered into contracts with Waste Management of Florida and Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. to provide residential solid waste collection services for the south end of Santa Rosa County beginning July 1.

Waste Pro will provide services for residents in the 32563 zip code and Waste Management for residents in zip code 32566. To determine which provider will service a specific address, visit www.santarosa.fl.gov/solidwaste.

Both companies will provide curb side service for garbage pick-up twice per week, once a week recycling pick up in a wheeled cart, yard waste pickup every other week and bulk waste pickup on demand. Quarterly service charges will be $51.45 with Waste Pro and $53.40 with Waste Management. Both contracts limit annual rate increases based on increases to the Consumer Price Index, and cap rate increases to a maximum of four percent per year.

For more information, contact the Santa Rosa County Environmental Department at 850-981-7135.