Public Works Department

For Stormwater Information see "Flood & Hurricane Protection Information" link on main page.

  

City of Holmes Beach

Public Works Department

5801 Marina Drive

phone 941-708-5833      fax 941-708-5812

publicworks@holmesbeachfl.org

  

 

CURRENT OPEN BIDS:   NONE

(July 2010)

 

 

 

Call Holmes Beach Public Works Department for:

 

    Road, right-of way & sidewalk maintenance

    Traffic control & street sign maintenance

    Beach end maintenance & clean up

    Maintenance on blocked stormwater structures

    Removal of dead animals City ROW's

 

Who do I contact about:

    
Water & Sewer Service  
Manatee Co. Utilities    
 941-792-8811
 
Water Restrictions
Manatee Co. Utilities    
 941-792-8811x 5327
 
Garbage service 
Waste Management     
941-753-7591
Lena Road Landfill (dump)
For Information call     
941-798-6761
Cable/ Telephone/Television
Verizon                        
800-483-4000
Cable/ Telephone/Television
Brighthouse                 
941-748-1822
 
Electric Service
FPL                              
941-917-0706

   

  

      Frequently Asked Questions

 

       Who should I call when my street is flooded, when

       the swale or storm drain needs cleaned?

            Call the Public Works Department at 

            941-708-5833 for stormwater maintenance or

            problems.  If you have an ongoing

            water drainage problem a representative

            from Public Works will meet with you to

            address  the problem.  

            Call for an appointment.

 

      What about floating debris in the canal behind my

      home. Who do I call to get it out?

             Call the Public Works Department at 

             941-708-5833.

 

     Other Agencies:

 

The streetlights are out on my street - who should I contact?

Contact Police Department Dispatch for streetlights

that are out at 941-708-5804.  They will call Florida Power & Light

or FP&L can be contacted at 941-917-0708.

  

      Who do I call for utility line locations?

Call Sunshine State One-Call of Florida, Inc. (1-800-432-4770.)

 

The sanitation truck did not pick-up my trash - what should I do?

Contact Waste Management at (941)-753-7591for problems with your trash, recycling or yard waste pick up or to set up trash pick-up and order green trash containers. Blue recycling bins are available at City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive.  If you need further assistance with a problem contact the City at 941-708-5800.

 

What is the garbage pick-up schedule?

 

    NORMAL SCHEDULE  

 

Garbage pick up is Tuesday & Friday.

 

Recycling pick up is Monday.

 

Yard Waste pick up is Wednesday. 

 

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE                           

 

If your pickup day for solid waste, recycling or yard waste falls on one of the following holidays, please note the alternate holiday pickup schedule for that week:

 

MEMORIAL DAY

 

 (Recycling)

  

NOTE:  ALL SERVICES FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK WILL BE DELAYED ONE DAY.  Monday's pickup will be on Tuesday(recycling);  Tuesday's will be on Wednesday (garbage);  Wednesday's will be on Thursday (yard waste);  Thursday's will be on Friday; and Friday's will be on Saturday (garbage). 

 

INDEPENDENCE DAY

 

(Does not affect residential service)

 

LABOR DAY

 

(Recycling)

  

NOTE:  ALL SERVICES FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK WILL BE DELAYED ONE DAY.  Monday's pickup will be on Tuesday(recycling);  Tuesday's will be on Wednesday (garbage);  Wednesday's will be on Thursday (yard waste);  Thursday's will be on Friday; and Friday's will be on Saturday (garbage). 

  

THANKSGIVING DAY

 

(Does not affect residential service)

 

CHRISTMAS DAY

 

(Solid Waste)

 

NEW YEARS DAY

(Solid Waste)

 

What about large household items such as couches and appliances?

Waste Management will do a special pick-up of many items of this nature. Call them at 941-753-7591 to arrange for a special pick-up or to get more information.

 

2010 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW)

and E-SCRAP COLLECTION SCHEDULE

 

 Held the 3rd Saturday of every month at the Lena Road Landfill, 3333 Lena Road,  Bradenton (3rd traffic light east of I-75 off State Road 64) from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. with additional collection sites available two additional times a year as indicated below:

                      

October 17, 2009                 June 19, 2010

November 21, 2009             July 17, 2010

December 19, 2009             August 21, 2010

January 16, 2010                  September 18, 2010

February 20, 2010               October 16, 2010***

March 20, 2010***            November 20, 2010

April 17, 2010                     December 18, 2010

May 15, 2010

 

Mobile Household Hazardous (ONLY) Collections for 2010

  
 

*** Oct. 17, 2009, Mar. 20, 2010, & Oct. 16, 2010 Additional Collection Sites:

·        Agricultural Center/Fairgrounds 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto   9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

·          (Entrance off 14th Avenue West across from Church on the Rock ONLY)

·          No collections for businesses accepted at this location

 

·        Utilities Administrative Complex 4410 66th St. West, Bradenton 8 a.m.– 4 p.m.

·          (South of Cortez Road on west side of 66th Street West)

 

 Mobile E-Scrap (ONLY) Collections for 2010

February 6, 2010                     Agricultural Center/Fairgrounds 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

April 24, 2010                          66th Street West/Cortez Road               8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

August 7, 2010             Agricultural Center/Fairgrounds 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

August 28, 2010                       66th Street West/Cortez Road               8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

 Annual HHW and E-Scrap Collection for Island Residents

January 30, 2010                      Island Collection/Coquina Beach           9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

·          (Gulf side of Coquina Beach)

 

ALL COLLECTIONS ARE FREE FOR MANATEE COUNTY RESIDENTS

 

**If you’re a business in Manatee County wishing to participate,

you must call 941-798-6761 prior to the collection for specific instructions.

 

 Manatee County

Utilities Department

Solid Waste Division                         

941 798 6761      

www.mymanatee.org/escrap

www.mymanatee.org/hhw

 

 

Who to I contact regarding an unattended dog roaming around my neighborhood?

Manatee County Animal Control is responsible for picking up stray dogs and cats.  They can be reached at 941-742-5933.

 

        Who do I call for dead wildlife removal

        or rescue on my property?  

             For wildlife removal call 941-778-3455 or for

             wildlife rescue call 941-778-6324.

 

       While walking on the beach, I noticed some

       turtle nests that may be in danger. Who

       should I notify?

Contact Turtle Watch at 778-5638 or call Suzi Fox, head of the organization for this area, at 941-713-5410.  Sea turtles are a protected species and many agencies and volunteer groups devote time and money to preserve the species.

 

Who do I call regarding the trimming of vegetation along the beach/dune?

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) issues field permits for such trimming. They can be contacted locally at 941-861-6357.

 

      Where can I find information on

      trimming mangroves?

             Contact the Florida Department

             of Environmental Protection at

             813-632-7600 or visit their website:   

             http://www.dep.state.fl.us/southwest/erp/mangroves.htm.

 

 

OTHER LINKS

 

Department of Environmental Protection      www.dep.state.fl.water/stormwater/npdes

 

Southwest Florida Water Manatement District   www.swfwmd.state.fl.us

 

 

 

Revised: 7/20/2010 7:40:12 AM
Contact Information
City of Holmes Beach
5801 Marina Drive
Holmes Beach, Florida 34217
Phone: (941) 708-5800
Fax: (941) 708-5812
rashley@holmesbeachfl.org

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