Public Works

You will want to contact the Billing and Collections Department by calling (727) 853-1061 to have your utilities turned on or off.

Although you may have city utilities, the City of New Port Richey is divided up by the business district and utility service area, so even though you may have a New Port Richey address you may not be within the city limits.

Absolutely! The City of New Port Richey offers free mulch, which is available for self-pickup at our mulch pile located on Pine Hill Road, or can be delivered free of charge by the Public Works Department within the West Pasco area.*

To schedule a delivery, or to confirm eligibility for pickup, please call (727) 841-4536.

*Please note: Due to the City’s inclusion in the Giant African Land Snail Quarantine Zone, all mulch must remain within the designated quarantine area. Pickup and delivery are both restricted to addresses within the quarantine boundaries. Please contact us to verify if your location qualifies.

Yes, the City has contracted Waste Pro/JD Parker to collect trash for both residential and commercial services. 

Residential services are paid by homeowners through the City's Billing and Collections Office. 

Commerical services are paid directly to Waste Pro/JD Parker. 

City Trash Service Information

Do you have a water softener?

If yes, put it on bypass and if this relieves your low pressure, you will have to make a service call with a water softener company.

If no, give Public Works a call and we will create a work order to have someone come out and see what the issue might be.

First and Foremost, do you have a Cleanout? A cleanout is a white pipe that is in your yard with a cap on it.

If yes, call Public Works and we will create a work order to have someone come out and see what the issue might be.

If not, you will need to call a plumber.

If the water leak is in your house or anywhere from the water meter to your house, this issue is on your side and you may fix it however you would like.

If the water leak is from the meter to the street call the Public Works department to have someone go out and fix it.

The City does offer Reclaimed Water in selected areas. You may call Public Works to see if it is available in your area.

The City of New Port Richey follows the Watering Restrictions set forth by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. You may refer to their website for current watering restrictions.

Southwest Florida Water Management District

If you place the tree branches and limbs, no longer than 6', on the Right of Way, as close to the road a possible without blocking roadway or sidewalk, the City Crews are on a continuous rotation and will pick up the yard debris. Make sure it is not bagged or tied. Please keep in mind, this is a service only for residents and will not be picked up from any businesses. For more information or where the crews are currently picking up, you may review the Yard Debris Pickup Schedule. 

The city does not operate a landfill. Residents should contact the Pasco County Landfill on Hayes Road. (727) 856-0119

Pasco County Solid Waste & Resource Recovery

The city performs Utility Locates for water and sewer services. However, all other utilities need to be contacted and a ticket needs to be created through Sunshine State One-Call for the protection of the Property Owner. You can request a Utility Locates by contacting Sunshine State One-Call at the link below.

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