FAQ’S

I am moving to Walcott, what do I need to do to set up my utilities? 
All new customers are required to complete a utility sign up form and pay a $70.00 deposit to the City of Walcott for water/sewer service.  Deposits shall be received from all customers and will be returned after one year if customer’s credit is in good standing and customer has not received a water shut-off notice or when the customer receives a final bill. 

Other utilities to contact: 

The Walcott Post Office is located at 117 E. Bryant Street and can be reached at 563.284.6446.

How are my water/sewer/refuse bills figured?
Residential and commercial monthly water rates are billed at $3.25 per 1,000 gallons.  The minimum charge is $4.55 per month based upon the minimum usage of 1,400 gallons. 

Residential and commercial monthly sewer rates are billed at $3.40 per 1,000 gallons with a base rental rate of $3.00 per account each month.  The minimum charge is $7.76 per month based upon the minimum usage of 1,400 gallons and base charge.    

Residential and commercial refuse charges are billed at $10.24 per month.  Any establishment requiring more than four cubic yard refuse pickup will be required to have a private pickup by a licensed hauler.

What day is refuse and recycling collected and what items are eligible for recycling?
Refuse and recycling is collected every Monday except for legal holidays, collection will be on Tuesday.  Recycling is a free service, with no charge billed to the resident.  Recycling bins are available at City Hall at no charge with a limit of one per residence.  If you should move, however, please leave the bin at your current residence.  

Items eligible for recycling:

• Newspaper, magazines, catalogs, boxboard office paper and mail.  Place newspaper in a brown paper bag or tie in bundles.  Magazines and catalogs must be tied separately.  Boxboard (cereal and dry food boxes, tissue roll holders, shoe boxes, paper egg cartons, detergent boxes and notepad backs) must have any plastic liner bags removed and flatten all boxes to save space.  Remove any plastic from mail envelopes.
• Corrugated cardboard.  Please flatten all cardboard boxes.  Tie in bundles (not to exceed 4 feet in length of width and not to exceed 50 lbs. in weight).  Clean corrugated cardboard only.  Place at curbside with the rest of your recyclables.
• Plastic containers and bottles must have a #1 or #2 recycling symbol on the bottom.  All items must be rinsed and the caps removed and discarded.  Containers may be flattened to reduce volume.  Bottles that contained motor oil, pesticides, or chemicals will NOT be accepted.
• Only clear, green, and brown glass that contained food or beverage can be recycled.  Rinse containers and remove and discard lids.  There is no need to remove labels.
• Tin and aluminum must be rinsed and free of food before placing them in your recycling bin.  There is no need to remove labels or flatten your cans but lids must be discarded. 

When is Walcott Day? July 19, 2008
Walcott Day is held on the third Saturday of July.  For further information, please contact the chairman, Keri McLaughlin at 563.284.9199.

When is the annual city-wide garage sale?  The city-wide garage sale is always on the first Saturday in May. 

Who do I contact regarding the Walcott Cemetery? For information regarding the cemetery, call Richard Golinghorst at 563.284.6556.   

I am building, remodeling, replacing a furnace, etc., do I need a permit?
Building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits are required by the City of Walcott.  Please contact the Zoning Administrator/Building Official (Joe Mason) at 563.284.6571 ext. 18 for more information or e-mail questions to walcottbldg@mchsi.com.

How do I rent a shelter or ball diamond at Victory or Wescott Park?
Shelter and ball diamond reservations for Victory and Wescott Park may be made by contacting City Hall at 563.284.6571 ext. 10 at anytime between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.  Reservations may be made no earlier than six months prior to the date of use.  Shelter reservations will become effective when the reservation form and the non-refundable fee of $25.00 is remitted to the City Clerk’s office.  There is no charge to reserve a ball diamond.  Unreserved shelters and ball diamonds will still be available to be enjoyed by the general public on a first come, first serve basis. Weekly diamond reservations are posted on the window at City Hall.         

What can be taken to the compost area? The compost area is available for residents of the City of Walcott.  There are two piles at the compost area.  One pile is for composting which includes grass, leaves, and garden vegetation only.  The second pile is for brush, trees, and limbs.  No other materials, including bags, are allowed in the area.  Please respect the rules so that the area can continue to stay open.  

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