FAQs
Recycling will be collected once a week on one of your garbage collection days. Check the Map Here.
Bagged or contained yard waste is collected once weekly on Wednesday, except for holiday weeks. Do NOT use your recycling bin for yard waste it will NOT get picked up.
Loose laying yard waste will be picked up approximately twice a month on a continual route system. Place your loose laying yard waste along street/curb not blocking your mailbox, driveway, drainage swale/ditch area in front of your own home. Please do not make pile larger than 4'x4'x4' any pile over the 4'x4'x4' limit will have an additional charge.
Recycling will be collected once a week on one of your garbage collection days. Check Map Here
Containers must be out by 7:00 a.m. the day of collection. Containers may be placed to the street/curb the evening before your regular scheduled collection day. All containers must be removed from the street area no later than 11:00 p.m. on your collection day.
Bins MUST be out by 7:00a.m. the day of collection. Bins may be placed to the street/curb the evening before your regular scheduled collection day. All bins MUST be removed from the street area no later than 11:00p.m. on your collection day.
As soon as you receive your cart, you can begin using it.
Inspections will be performed Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. by appointment only.
Mosquito Control is managed by the County of Volusia. More information can be obtained by calling 386-424-2920 or on their website.
To address your specific concerns, or for more information, please contact the City of Edgewater Public Works Department at (386) 424-2400 ext 4007.
Birth and death certificates can be obtained from the Volusia County Health Department located at 845 Holsenback Drive, Daytona Beach. They can be reached at 386-276-0614.
Deeds are filed with the Volusia County Clerk of Court. Copies can be obtained from the New Smyrna Beach Courthouse, 124 N. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach or by visiting www.clerk.org. They can be reached at 386-423-3304.
Wills are recorded with the Probate Office in Deland. They can be reached at 386-257-6000.
You can get your Florida driver’s license and/or Florida identification cards from the Department of Motor Vehicles located via their website https://services.flhsmv.gov/VirtualOffice/.
Marriage licenses can be obtained from the Volusia County Clerk of Court. They can be reached at 386-423-3304.
Business licenses, now called Business Tax Receipts, can be obtained from the Finance Department located inside City Hall or by going to the website page "Starting a Business". You can contact them at 386-424-2400 ext. 1305.
- Plastic bags should be returned to your local grocery store for recycling.
- Styrofoam meat trays and egg cartons can be returned to Publix for recycling.
- Cell phones may be dropped off at the Public Works Facility at 409 Mango Tree Drive. It will be sent to the non-profit organization Cell Phone for Soldiers. They recycle the cell phone and buy calling cards for our Soldiers.
- Rechargeable batteries may be dropped off at the Public Works Facility at 409 Mango Tree Drive. These are recycled through the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation at no cost to the City.
- Clothing, toys, working appliances, miscellaneous household items you no longer want or need? We suggest you consider alternative ways of disposing of your unwanted items. Remembering that one person's unwanted item is another person's desire.
- Be charitable and donate your useable items to a local thrift store.
- Utilizing your local consignment shop is another great way to dispose of your unwanted items while earning a few dollars at the same time.
- Some items may be great for nursing homes, schools, and churches.
Here are a couple non-profit thrift stores in the area:
- FROG Ministry Inc., 1708 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Edgewater, FL 386-957-3822
- Habitat for Humanity, 722 S. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 386-428-5010
Residents can self-report street lights at Florida Power and Lights’ website at www.fpl.com
The following locations will accept used motor oil:
Advanced Discount Auto Parts 1714 S. Ridgewood Ave, Edgewater and 615 N Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach
Autozone 1720 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Edgewater
O'Reilly's Auto Parts 1952 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Edgewater
Volusia County Public Works Facility 534 N Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach (Oil filters also accepted) (No drop for oil containers)
Volusia County Fire Services Station #22 213 N U.S. Highway #1, Oak Hill (Oil filters and containers accepted)
You will submit your applications at City Hall 104 N. Riverside Dr. Edgewater, FL 32132.
Phone 386-424-2400 Ext. 1306.
All waste should be placed alongside the street not blocking your mailbox, driveway, or stormwater swale/ditch area in front of your own home.
The property owner is responsible for obtaining a Business Tax Receipt and Certificate of Use.
The City of Edgewater owns the meter and the backflow prevention assembly as well as the pipes connecting them to our system. The property owner owns from the outside of the backflow prevention assembly into the building or home and is responsible for repair and maintenance.
The City of Edgewater Residential Rental Inspector or designee will perform all required residential rental inspections.
This Florida Shores Drainage Basin Moratorium will provide time for the city to review the impacts of Hurricane Ian and the storm event on September 14, 2024. The City Wide Moratorium will allow the City to update the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development code.