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Home » All City Services » Trash & Recycling » Sanitation Fee » Apply for Reduced Sanitation Fee
The Reduced Sanitation Fee Application is for those who are 65 years of age and older AND whose income does not exceed federal poverty guidelines to apply to be exempt from any increase in sanitation charges above the rates in effect as of December 1, 2000, and to also be exempt from any recycling service charges, if applicable.
This fee is managed by the Sewerage and Water Board. You will need to print and complete a PDF application and mail it the Sewerage and Water Board Special Accounts Unit. Instructions are included in the PDF
Access the Reduced Sanitation Fee Application This link will take you to the SWBNO website.
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