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Trash Pick Up Days
Trash Pick up Days in Sunset Beach and Surfside are Monday and Friday.  Who else do you know who has this?  Please put trash bins out no earlier than the evening before, and remove the containers from public view no later than the evening of the pick up.  This will ensure that we keep the community looking great!  Also, residents get four free large-item pick ups per year.  Contact Republic Services at  (800) 700-8610 to schedule, or visit their website at www.republicservices.com. 

Preventing Sewage Spills
You can help!  Each home and business is connected to the District’s main sewer line by a private sewer lateral.  Make sure that your lateral is free of tree roots, and has a clean-out for cleaning purposes.  Avoid putting grease in your sewer; it clogs your lateral as well as the District’s main sewer line.  Make sure that rainwater can’t enter your lateral through yard drains or roof gutters; it’s a violation of the District’s Ordinances and State and regional requirements and regulations.

PROTECT YOUR PUBLIC SEWER AND HOME BY FLUSHING ONLY TOILET PAPER AND TISSUE!! 
“Flushable Wipes” are not flushable! These wipes are very sturdy and cause major problems to the District’s sewer system when they become wound around pump impellers and valves. They can ultimately stop the pumps from working and result in a costly sewer spill. Instead, either use regular toilet paper or throw wipes in a trash receptacle after placing in a baggie if necessary. The increased maintenance as a result of flushing these non-flushable wipes has significantly increased the District’s operating costs. Also a breakdown of the pump could lead to a sewer backup in your home!

Connection Permits
Connection permits are required for all sewer lateral connections to the District’s sewers.  Connection permits are also required when a building is torn down and replaced with a new house or business, and when a remodel is planned with a cost of $100,000 or more.  There are separate fees for residential dwellings and commercial buildings.

It is recommended that you call the District and arrange to see the Superintendent early in your planning process to fill out a connection permit application and learn the permit requirements.

Sewer Do’s & Don’ts
DO’S:
DO – Following the suggestions listed below may save residents money and avoid significant inconvenience, as well as the cost to the resident or community for clearing and repairing blockages.
DO – Place liquid fats, oils and grease (FOG) into a jar or container with a lid and then dispose in the trash on trash collection day.  Wipe down greasy pots and pans with a paper towel prior to washing in the sink or dishwasher.
DO – Place a wastebasket in the bathroom to dispose of solid wastes. Disposable diapers, and personal hygiene products do not belong in the sewer system.
DO – Use a strainer over the drain in your sink, tub and shower. Then, empty the collected material into the garbage.
DO – Use the manufacturer’s recommended amount of detergent for washing in the kitchen or laundry. The average household uses three times more detergent than manufacturers recommended for washing dishes and clothes. When these detergents enter the sewer system, they hold large amounts of fats, oils, and grease in suspension making cleaning and treating the wastewater difficult and more costly. In addition to saving money on buying detergents, by cutting down on the amount of detergent used, there will also be less phosphate in the environment to cause the growth of algae in water.

DON’TS:
Do not – pour fats, oils and grease from cooking down the sink drain. If your pots and pans are just oily or greasy, don’t rinse them; wipe them out with a paper towel.
Do not – pour sour milk down the sink. One liter of full cream milk has enough fat in it to cover the surface of an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Do not – use the toilet as a wastebasket / garbage can.
Do not – use the sewer as a means to dispose of food scraps.
Do not – discard food scraps, tealeaves, coffee grounds and eggshells down the sink.
Do not – flush razor blades, pharmaceutical products, cigarette butts, nail polish remover, toilet deodorant dispensers or other non-biodegradable products down the toilet. Also, toys can find their way into the system and cause problems.
Do not – place jewelry and valuables on the edge of the basin or the sink  Once flushed down the toilet, valuable and valued items are very difficult to recover.
Do not – flush diapers, sanitary napkins, tampons, convenience pads, surgical bandages, syringes, and cotton tipped stems or pantyhose down the toilet. Do not dispose of plastics and plastic film from personal hygiene items, including disposable diapers.
Do not –pour paint, engine oil, pesticides or chemicals down the sink, and don’t try to burn them. Some hazardous materials can corrode the sewer, while others complicate the treatment process. In fact, dumping them in the sewer is illegal and could subject you to a fine. This isn’t only because of the threat of these hazards getting into the environment; but also because these chemicals pose a health threat to maintenance crews working in the sewers. Similarly, by throwing hazardous materials in the garbage, you are creating a risk for garbage collectors.
Do not – flush a commercial grease interceptor with hot water to clear or clean the interceptor in lieu of cleaning and pumping out the interceptor.