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1. I have a question about my water bill. Who do I contact?

City of Margate Water Billing Department

901 NW 66th Ave 

Margate, FL 33063

Phone: 954-884-3666

Email Water Bills

Hours

Monday - Friday,

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

2. My water was turned off. Who do I contact to get my water restored?

City of Margate Water Billing Department

901 NW 66th Ave

Margate, FL 33063

Phone: 954-884-3666

Hours

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

During Non-Business Hours:

Request for reconnection made after 6 p.m. or over the weekend will require payment of a $40 non-payment charge, past due balance, and $50 after-hour fee. To request an after-hour reconnection, please call 954-972-0828.

3. How do I report water or sewer emergencies (e.g., water main break, sewer backup)?

City of Margate Environmental and Engineering Services Department

901 NW 66th Avenue

Suite A

Margate, FL 33063

Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 6:00pm

Phone: 954-972-0828

After Hours Emergency Number: 954-605-9812

4. How do I report a broken water meter box or sewer cleanout?

City of Margate Environmental and Engineering Services Department

901 NW 66th Avenue

Suite A

Margate, FL 33063

Phone: 954-972-0828

Hours

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

5. My garbage, recycling, yard waste, and/or bulk waste was not picked up. Who do I contact?

Check your cart(s), yard waste, and/or bulk waste for a non-collection notice. If there is a non-collection notice, it will explain why your garbage, recycling, yard waste, and/or bulk waste was not collected. Please correct the reason your cart(s), yard waste, and/or bulk waste was not collected to ensure that it is collected on your next scheduled collection day for that type of waste. If you did not receive a non-collection notice or have questions regarding your non-collection notice, please contact Republic Services online or email garbage@margatefl.com or by phone at 954-583-1830.

6. When do I place out my garbage, recycling, yard waste, and / or bulk waste out for collection?

View the Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Map to determine your collection days. Properly place your cart(s), yard waste, and/or bulk waste at the curb prior to 7 a.m. on your collection day. For garbage and recycling, place your carts at the curb no earlier than 5:00p.m. the day before your collection day.  For bulk and yard waste, items can be placed at the curb no earlier than three (3) days before your collection day. 

7. My garbage cart and/or recycling cart is too big / small. Can I have a different size garbage and / or recycling cart?

Garbage carts are available in 35, 65, and 95 gallons and recycling carts are available in 35 or 65 gallons. If you would like a different size cart, please contact Republic Services online or by phone at 954-583-1830 to request a different size cart. Please specify the size cart you would like.

8. I just purchased my home and there is no garbage and / or recycling cart(s). How do I get one?

Once you have setup your water service account with the City of Margate, contact Republic Services online (please specify the size cart you would like) or at 954-583-1830 to request your cart(s). There is no charge for your initial garbage and recycling cart(s). However, you must request your cart(s) within 90 days of establishing your water service to receive your cart(s) at no cost. Please allow up to three (3) business days for delivery.

9. I would like an additional garbage and/or recycling cart. How do I get one?

Please contact Republic Services online or by phone at 954-583-1830 to request additional garbage and recycling carts. In addition to a $50.00 delivery fee, there is a cost for additional carts. The available sizes and costs for garbage are: 35-gallon ($55.00), 65-gallon ($60.00) and 95-gallon ($65.00) and the available sizes for recycling carts are 35-gallon ($55.00) and 65-gallon ($60.00).  In addition to the cost of the cart(s), there is a delivery fee of $50.00, all payable to Republic Services. 

10. Where can I recycle or properly dispose of items not allowed in my garbage or recycling carts?

View Household Hazardous Waste for information about where to recycle or properly dispose of  (paint, pesticide, chemicals, fuel, etc.). 

Also, view Electronics.

11. I still have my old recycling bins, what do I do with them?

To recycle your old bins, simply place them into your recycling cart. You may also keep your recycling bins to use around the home.  However, the bins cannot be used for recycling collection. 

12. What if my garbage or recycling cart is damaged?

Damaged carts should be reported immediately to Republic Services at 954-583-1830 or email garbage@margatefl.com. There is no charge for your first replacement. For any subsequent damaged carts where the damage is due to neglect, abuse, modification, or any other damage not covered under the warranty, you would be responsible for the cost of repair or replacement along with any applicable delivery fees. However, if your cart is damaged during the collection process or has a manufacturer defect, your cart will be repaired or replaced free of charge.

13. What do I do if my garbage or recycling cart is stolen?

Contact the police non-emergency number, 954-764-4357, to file a police report. Once you have your case number, contact Republic Services online or at 954-583-1830. Please be sure to provide your police report case number. There is no charge for your first replacement. Please allow up to three (3) business days for delivery.

14. Am I responsible for the garbage and recycling carts?

Yes, you are responsible for maintaining your garbage and recycling carts in good, sanitary condition.

15. Can I take the garbage and / or recycling carts with me if I move?

The garbage and recycling carts that were provided free of charge are the property of the City of Margate and must be left on the premises for the next resident. However, any additional garbage and/or recycling carts that you may have purchased are your property and can be taken with you.

16. Who do I contact for questions about recycling?

For information on the City of Margate Recycling Program contact the Department of Environmental Services by Emailing Department of Environmental Services or call 954-972-0828. For missed pickups, contact Republic Services online or at 954-583-1830.

17. When and where is free recycled paint given out?

When it is available, free recycled paint is distributed to Margate residents (proof of residency required) on Thursdays by appointment only at:

Oriole Park 

7055 NW 1st Street 

(corner of Rock Island Road and NW 1st Street, south of Atlantic Boulevard)

Hours

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Please contact the Solid Waste and Recycling Coordinator at 954-972-0828 to find out the availability of paint and colors for the week you are planning to pick up the paint.