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Trash collection: What can I do with my blue cart? Article rated 3.9/5.0
You may still use your blue cart for overflow recycling. Garbage will not be collected from blue carts. If you do not want your blue cart, you may drop it off at Public Works.
What if my Street sign goes missing? Article rated 4.0/5.0
Please use the Saco Help Desk to submit a ticket: http://www.sacomaine.org/helpdesk/index.php or call the public works office at 284-6641
How do I get more yardage on my transfer station permit? Article rated 3.7/5.0
All residential single home properties are allowed 3 yards for disposal at the transfer site per year (July though June) You only receive additional yardage for owning additional properties or units. ...
What if I lose my transfer station permit? Article rated 3.7/5.0
If you lose your card, you will need to visit the Public Works office on North Street to obtain a new one. There is a fee involved in obtaining a new card. Once you pay the fee, your lost card will be...
Where can I bring additional recycling that doesn't fit in my cart? Article rated 3.2/5.0
Recycling can be dropped off at the Recycling building located at 351 North St, from 7 to 3 Monday thru Friday. There is no fee for disposal and residents are allowed to drop off any material that is ...
How do I know if I qualify for a transfer station permit? Article rated 3.7/5.0
The City issues permits to all residential property owners. If you own multiple properties, you are issued one card listing all properties with a maximum of 10 cubic yards for disposal. Commercial or ...
Street lights: What should I do if I notice a street light is out? Article rated 3.4/5.0
Please call Central Maine Power. You may also report broken lights by using the City of Saco Help Desk: http://www.sacomaine.org/helpdesk/index.php
Trash collection: What do I do if I have overflow (too much) trash? Article rated 2.0/5.0
Trash that will not fit in your city-supplied trash cart is called overflow. The rules regarding this trash may be found on our trash collection section: http://www.sacomaine.org/departments/publicwor...
Trash collection: What are the hours of the recycling center? Article rated 3.7/5.0
You may view the recycling center hours by following this link: http://www.sacomaine.org/departments/publicworks/recycling.shtml
Trash collection: What are the hours of the transfer station? Article rated 2.7/5.0
You may view the transfer station hours by following this link: http://www.sacomaine.org/departments/publicworks/transferstation.shtml
Winter operations: Does the city provide sand or salt to residents? Article rated 2.8/5.0
The city provides a sand-salt mix to residents in increments of 5 gallon pails. We do not allow residents to use sand or salt from our stockpiles. The city does not sell products to residents.
Winter operations: What do I do if my mailbox was damaged by a plow? Article rated 3.0/5.0
Please see our section on mailboxes by following this link: http://www.sacomaine.org/departments/publicworks/mailbox.shtml
Winter operations: How do I find out if there is a parking ban? Article rated 2.6/5.0
You can find out more about parking bans on our Winter Operations page: http://www.sacomaine.org/departments/publicworks/winter.shtml The Department of Public Works also operates an email notificat...
Streets: What do I need to do if I plan to do work in the city right of way? Article rated 3.7/5.0
You will need to complete a street opening permit and submit it to the Public Works Department. You may download a form for printing by following this link: http://www.sacomaine.org/archives/forms/str...
Streets: How do I find out about road postings? Article rated 3.7/5.0
We keep a list of posted roads on our site. To see the list, follow this link: http://www.sacomaine.org/departments/publicworks/postings.shtml
Streets: What should I do if I notice a pot hole? Article rated 3.7/5.0
Potholes and other street-related issues can be reported via the Saco Help Desk: http://www.sacomaine.org/helpdesk/index.php
Trash collection: Is there a way to dispose of items containing mercury (computers, fluorescent bulbs, televisions, etc.)? Article rated 3.7/5.0
Please see our section on universal waste: http://www.sacomaine.org/departments/publicworks/universalwaste.shtml
Trash collection: What can I do with hazardous waste? Does the city have a collection? Article rated 3.7/5.0
Please see our section on household hazardous waste: http://www.sacomaine.org/departments/publicworks/hazwaste.shtml
Trash collection: If I feel I need an additional trash or recycling cart, what do I do? Article rated 3.7/5.0
Please see our policy on additional carts: http://www.sacomaine.org/departments/publicworks/extracart.shtml
Trash collection: How do holidays affect my trash and recycling collection? Article rated 3.0/5.0
See our Holiday Trash Collection schedule: http://www.sacomaine.org/departments/publicworks/trash-holidays.shtml
Miscellaneous: Who do I call for water or sewer bills? Article rated 4.3/5.0
Water and Sewer are two separate facilities. For water, you should call the Biddeford Saco Water Company at 282-1543. You can reach them on the web at www.biddefordsacowater.com. For Sewer bills, you ...
Services: Does the City sell Compost? Article rated 3.9/5.0
Yes the City starts selling compost around the first of May every year. The cost is $3.00 per cubic yard. Each resident is allotted 3 cubic yards. To purchase the compost you need to go to the Finance...
Trash collection: What if I rent in Saco and do not own a home and I need to use the Transfer Station? Article rated 3.0/5.0
If you are a renter in Saco, your landlord is issued a permit for your building. You need to either contact your landlord to pick the permit up for you, or your landlord can give you written permissio...
Trash collection: What should I do if my recyclables weren't picked up? Article rated 3.7/5.0
You should first call BBI Waste Industries at 934-3880 to see if there is a reason your recyclables weren't picked up. You can drop off your recyclables at the Recycling Center yourself if you missed ...
Streets: Does the City offer a Spring Clean up of roadside debris cleanup? Article rated 3.4/5.0
No. We do not provide an annual spring roadside collection. All limbs need to be brought to the transfer station using your pass allowing a maximum of 3 cubic yards. Anything over will be charged at t...
Trash collection: Does the City have large item pick up? Article rated 4.7/5.0
No, the City has a transfer station that is available to all Saco Residents where large items can be brought. Permits are issued, free of charge, for 3 cubic yards of space. To obtain a permit you nee...
 
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