Frequently Asked Questions
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The removal of all trees within the right-of-way (ROW) and native trees on private property requires a Tree Removal Permit that can be obtained from the city’s Development Services Department located at 13325 Civic Center Drive. Please follow the directions on the permit, and provide the requested information. Submit the completed permit along with the necessary fee to Development Services and a city representative will inspect the tree to ensure it meets the criteria for removal. If the tree removal meets the removal criteria, the permit will be approved. Non-native trees on private property do not require a Tree Removal Permit. If requested, the city will pay for a 15-gallon tree to be placed on your property outside the ROW.Public Works
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The City of Poway is responsible for removing and replacing damaged sidewalks within the public right-of-way (ROW). The ROW generally extends 10 feet back from the face of the curb. If the sidewalk or street is damaged because of misuse or intentional abuse, the city will make the repairs and bill the responsible party.Public Works
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For non-emergencies, you can visit the service website to submit an online service request, which will be reviewed during normal business hours.
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Urgent Public Work matters that occur after normal business hours will be handled as any other after-hours or weekend matter would be handled: contact Public Works. For non-emergencies, you can visit the service website to submit an online service request, which will be reviewed during normal business hours.
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The maximum rate that can be charged by EDCO for trash and recycling services is approved at a public hearing by the Poway City Council. The published agenda report provides an overview of fees, including the franchise fee and AB 939 fee.
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EDCO directly bills customers bimonthly. The garbage bill is due on the 20th of the 2nd month.Public Works
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Residents should contact EDCO to obtain an authorization form for automatic payment or call 858-748-7769. In either case, a voided check is required to facilitate the automatic deductions.Public Works
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For health and safety reasons, weekly trash and recycling collection is a City Code requirement. If you can demonstrate you have a legitimate disposal alternative for your trash, and you can demonstrate that your recyclable materials are being recycled, you may apply for an exemption from weekly trash and recycling collection service. The exemption must be renewed annually. Contact the Public Works Department at 858-668-4700 to request an exemption application.Public Works
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Trash and recycling carts and yard waste cannot be placed out any earlier than sunset of the day before collection, and should be out by 7 a.m. on collection day. Carts and yard waste shall be placed in front of the owned or occupied premises. Carts must be removed from the place of collection no later than midnight of the day of collection. This is a City Code PMC 8.68.145C requirement.Public Works
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No. Yard waste cannot be placed out any earlier than sunset of the day before collection and should be out by 7 a.m. on collection day. Containers used for yard waste must be removed from the place of collection no later than midnight of the day of collection. This is a City Code requirement.Public Works
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“E-waste” is the popular name for electronic products nearing the end of their useful life, and includes computers, televisions, VCRs, fax machines, and stereos. Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) found in most televisions and computer monitors contain approximately 5 to 7 pounds of lead, a hazardous material, which requires special handling. Therefore, computer monitors, televisions, and other electronic equipment should not be disposed in the trash. It is recommended that unwanted electronic items in good working condition be donated to your local thrift store or other charitable organization.
Free disposal of non-operational electronic waste is available for Poway residents at the City of Poway’s Household Hazardous Waste every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (the facility is closed on weekdays and Saturdays preceding or following a major holiday.) The facility is located in the city’s Materials Handling Yard located at 12325 Crosthwaite Circle, off Stowe Drive, east of Community Road in the South Poway Business Park. Residents are encouraged to combine delivery of e-waste with their next trip to the household hazardous waste facility to dispose of unwanted paints, solvents, automotive fluids, auto batteries, and other unused household toxins.
A special AB 939 fee appears on the monthly EDCO residential trash bills, which is passed through to the city to fund its household hazardous waste and e-waste disposal programs. The Regional Solid Waste Association (RSWA) assumed the operation of the Poway permanent HHW collection facility in July 2000. The City of Poway has realized a significant savings in HHW disposal costs under the contract RSWA entered into with EDCO Waste and Recycling Services and its subcontractor, to provide HHW management services at a fixed cost.
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EDCO Disposal will pick up your holiday tree, including flocked trees, on collection day for 2 weeks immediately following Christmas day at individual homes and multi-family units. The stand and all trimmings should be removed, and it is appreciated if trees are cut to lengths of no more than 4 feet and 18 inches in diameter. Place cut trees in designated yard waste recycling container(s), or bundle tree sections together with twine and place on the curb. Residents are required to cut and bundle their trees if they are placed for collection after the 2-week period ends. Look for more details about tree recycling in your EDCO billing statement, or call EDCO Disposal at 858-748-7769.Public Works
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EDCO Disposal’s residential service is delayed 1 day after the following holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. You will only be affected by this delay if your service day falls on or after one these holidays. Holidays which fall on a Saturday or Sunday do not delay waste removal services for the remainder of the week.Public Works
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Trash pick-up scheduled services will not be affected.Public Works
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Street sweeping scheduled services will not be affected.Public Works
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Yes, some contractor activities will be allowed on closed Fridays as long as they do not require inspection, do not require traffic control to be set-up, or do not include work in the right-of-way. Some of the activities that will not be allowed are:Public Works
- Right-of-way and easement encroachment activities
- Public water or wastewater work by contractors
- Tie-ins
- Shutdowns
- Potholing
- Pressure testing
- Bacti’s
- Jobs that require boring
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Contact EDCO Disposal to request a temporary bin for a nominal fee.Public Works
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EDCO provides pickup of large bulky items for a nominal fee. Each fall and each spring residential customers are also mailed a coupon for the Self-Haul Cleanup Event. The coupon is valid for the free disposal of 1 load at the local transfer station over a 3-month period.Public Works
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Go to, What Goes Where.Public Works
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Poway residents may dispose of household hazardous waste at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility located at 12325 Crosthwaite Circle, off Stowe Drive, east of Community Road in the South Poway Business Park. The facility is open every Saturday (except holiday weekends) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The facility accepts leftover paint, auto fluids, drain opener, or any unused products containing toxic chemicals used to maintain your home or automobile. Products labeled caution, warning, danger, poison, toxic, flammable, or corrosive are considered hazardous.Public Works