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Billing for City
Services The City of Robbinsdale
provides water, sanitary and storm sewer drainage, garbage service, and recycling services
for its residents. Robbinsdale has a comprehensive program for garbage and recycling
pick-up designed to reduce the waste collected in area landfills and to provide affordable
collection based on volume. The City bills every other month for residential services.
| Service |
Monthly Rates (for comparison) |
For 2 months (current billing) |
| Water Service -pays
for maintenance and replacement of mains |
$3.62 |
$7.24 |
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| Water use (for two months) - Pays for pumping
and treating the water. |
Tiered Rates for promotion of water
conservation |
| The first 20,000 gallons |
$2.20 per 1,000 gallons |
| use from 20,001-35,000 gals |
$2.75 per 1,000 gallons |
| use from 35,001-50,000 gals |
$3.44 per 1,000 gallons |
| use of 50,001 gal. and higher |
$5.16 per 1,000 gallons |
| Average
home in Robbinsdale uses 13,000 gallons for 2 months in winter. |
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| Water Capital Surcharge -extra saving for well repairs, water tower replacement, etc. |
$0.38 per 1,000 gallons |
| Sanitary Sewer Service -pays for maintenance and replacement of mains and lift stations. |
$5.26 |
$10.52 |
| Sanitary Sewer (for 2 months) -based on the average winter water use updated annually. If
actual use is less than winter average, you will be charged for actual use. |
$3.07 per 1,000 gallons |
| Storm Sewer(for residential) -includes effort to remove contaminants from storm water run off
into lakes |
$5.68 |
$11.36 |
| Garbage -includes taxes & recycling credit |
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| 32 gallon container |
$20.84 |
$41.68 |
| 64 gallon container |
$23.64 |
$47.28 |
| 96 gallon container |
$26.63 |
$53.27 |
| Water
Meters |
| Meters
are read monthly by an automated radio read system. The radio read system was installed in
1997, and provides the City with accurate readings, allowing for proper charging of all
customers. |
| Solid
Waste Service (Garbage) |
All residents are required
to use the City's solid waste service. Weekly collection includes garbage, recycling, yard
waste (April - November) and appliances. Each residence may select the size of garbage
container they need for weekly garbage collection. Items to be collected must be placed
near the curb or alley by 6:00 a.m. on the designated pick-up day. For more information
regarding solid waste, please call City Hall (763) 531-1211.
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
Click here for information about
Electronics Recycling.
Solid
Waste Information:
Three standard sizes of garbage
containers are available (32, 64, or 96 gallon). One container is provided for each
residential unit unless over 96 gallons of garbage collection is requested.
For missed garbage pick-up, please call Waste Management within 24 hours
at (952) 890-1100.
Disposal of Appliances and Furniture items require the attachment
of Solid Waste Stickers. Stickers cost $1.00 each and can be purchased at City Hall, 4100
Lakeview Avenue North, or call (763)531-1214 to have them charged to your utility bill.
The stickers will then be mailed to you. This can be done in increments of
$5.00.
Sticker Requirements are as follows:
| 1 Sticker: |
Bag
box bundle or item under 30 pounds which is beyond what garbage cart will hold |
| 5
Stickers: |
Non-appliance
items
(small furniture, twin or full mattress, twin or full box spring, window, door or sink) |
| 10
Stickers: |
Non-appliance
items
(large furniture - sofa / loveseat, recliner, queen or king mattress, queen or king box
spring, water softener, bathtub) |
| 35
Stickers: |
Appliances
(stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, water heater, microwave, dehumidifier, furnace, trash
compactor, window A/C, refrigerator, freezer) |
For Non-Appliances, simply
place the appropriate number of stickers on the item and set it out on your designated
garbage day.
To have an appliance picked up, please call Waste Management at (952) 890-1100.
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