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ATTENTION: Utilities Lobby closed 

The Utilities Lobby is closed to the public until further notice.   

A drive-up Drop Box is located on the East side of the Administration building. Payments may also be made by any of the methods on the Bill Payment Options page.

All other business may be conducted over the phone, including opening new service. Call (941) 792-8811.

WASTE WIZARD


Not sure how to properly dispose of something? Unincorporated Manatee County has launched a new solid waste & recycling material look-up tool “Waste Wizard”.

Try it out and search for materials like:
• Newspaper
• Wrapping Paper
• Pool Chemicals
• Clothes

You can also sign up to receive, Household Hazardous & Electronic Scrap collection reminders through methods of email, phone call or text message. For more information please visit www.mymanatee.org/wastewizard
 

Collecting Household Hazardous Waste Monday through Friday

Manatee County’s Lena Road Landfill will be accepting Household Hazards Waste Monday through Friday from 8am – 5pm and every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., from residents only. For the safety of our customers and staff, the handling of items has changed.  Customers will be required to unload items from their vehicles with direction from staff on where to place items. Social distancing of 6 feet will be practiced by both staff and customers. For more information please visit www.mymanatee.org/hhw or call (941) 792-8811.

WATER OFF NOTICES

No notices are currently in effect.  Read more

Utilities payments during covid-19

The Manatee County Utilities Department recognizes that the efforts to minimize the spread of the virus have caused some residents economic difficulties. All late fees are being waived and water will not be shut off for non-payment of utility bills. 

How can we help you?

Contact Utilities at (941) 792-8811 and use the following extensions from 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. for your specific issue:

  • Water Line Breaks: Ext 5268 
  • Backflow Questions: Ext 5267 or 5283  water.saver@mymanatee.org
  • Landfill Questions: Ext 8001
  • Sewer Issues: Ext 5011
  • Water Color/Odor: Ext 5025
  • Meters: Ext. 5120

After normal business hours, report emergencies through the (941) 792-8811 number by choosing option 8. 

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