In order to establish a residential garbage only account, Manatee County Utilities Customer Service requires a Driver's license or Florida State identification as well as the full Social Security number.
NOTE: Garbage Only accounts must stay in the owner's name.
Residential Deposit Requirements
Manatee County Utilities requires a $30.00 deposit for a residential garbage only single family home. When the account is closed, the deposit is applied to the final balance.
Additional deposits — are required when the account is delinquent three or more times, or two or more bad checks have been presented in a twelve (12) month period.
Deposit interest — the deposit interest rate is the bank passbook rate effective as of October 1 of each year. Accrued interest will be credited to your account.
Transfer of Deposits — if the account is current, deposits are transferable from one address to another address within the unincorporated portion of Manatee County.