RESIDENTIAL BAGGED LEAF PICK UPS BEGIN DECEMBER 9
The City of Eastland, along with Waste Connections, will once again offer free residential bagged leaf curbside pick-ups on the second and fourth Fridays of each month beginning December 9, 2022. This season the pick-ups have been extended through April 28, 2023. All bagged leaves must be placed at the curb no earlier than 24 hours in advance of a scheduled pick up. Residents must call Eastland City Hall at 254-629-8321 to be placed on the pick-up list at least 24 hours before a pick-up date. Progressive Waste Solutions will not pick up bagged leaves not on a pick-up list.
Bagged leaves are accepted at the City Convenience Center for those who prefer to take their own. The Convenience Center is open to City residents on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 until 2:30 p.m. by appointment only. Appointments can be made by calling City Hall at 254-629-8321 at least 24 hours in advance to be placed on the list.
For questions on these or other City matters please stop by Eastland City Hall, 113 E Commerce St. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 12 NOON and 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. excluding holidays. Or you may call during business hours at 254-629-8321.
Odd/Even Outdoor Watering Schedule – Allowable residential outside watering must be accomplished on a schedule dictated by the last number of the property address as follows;
Addresses ending in odd numbers
Normal Operation No Restrictions
Stage 1 Restriction Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
Stage 2 Restriction Sunday & Thursday
Stage 3 Restriction Sunday only
Stage 4 Restriction No outside watering allowed
Addresses ending in even numbers
Normal Operation No Restrictions
Stage 1 Restriction Saturday, Monday & Wednesday
Stage 2 Restriction Saturday & Wednesday
Stage 3 Restriction Saturday only
Stage 4 Restriction No outside watering allowed
Note: During any use restriction period-Stage 1 through 4, all outside watering may only be undertaken from 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm.
Odd/Even Outdoor Watering Schedule – Allowable residential outside watering must be accomplished on a schedule dictated by the last number of the property address as follows;
Addresses ending in odd numbers
Normal Operation No Restrictions
Stage 1 Restriction Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
Stage 2 Restriction Sunday & Thursday
Stage 3 Restriction Sunday only
Stage 4 Restriction No outside watering allowed
Addresses ending in even numbers
Normal Operation No Restrictions
Stage 1 Restriction Saturday, Monday & Wednesday
Stage 2 Restriction Saturday & Wednesday
Stage 3 Restriction Saturday only
Stage 4 Restriction No outside watering allowed
Note: During any use restriction period-Stage 1 through 4, all outside watering may only be undertaken from 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm.
Eastland Municipal Court will have summer hours of Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 12 noon and 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. through August 2022. The court can be contacted at 254-629-8227.
CITY WATER, GARBAGE RATES TO INCREASE
Effective with February 2022 billing
Due to rate increases from Eastland County Water Supply District and Waste Connections new minimum utility bills for water and garbage will increase from $106.26 to $114.30 for customers inside the city limits. The overage rate will increase from $5.60 to $6.55 per thousand gallons. For customers outside the city limits, the minimum will increase from $111.16 to $120.05. The overage rate will increase from $6.13 to $7.17 per thousand gallons. These new rates will be seen on utility customer’s bills beginning in February 2022.
For questions on these or other City matters please stop by Eastland City Hall, 113 E Commerce St. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. excluding holidays. Or you may call during business hours at 254-629-8321.
The City of Eastland has transitioned to a new credit card platform which will allow customers to pay their City of Eastland utility bills online.
The new platform will create a new credit card service fee to the customer and is set by the new provider. The new fee will be 3.5% with a 95 cent minimum. On a minimum utility bill of $106.26 the new fee will be $3.72 for a total of $109.98. This fee will be applied to any and all credit or debit card transactions with the city.
Under the new system the city will now be able to email or text to the customer a receipt upon completion of the transaction.
Online bill pay can be accessed by pc, tablet or mobile device at www.paytpg.com or by clicking the link on the Utility Billing Department page of the city website at www.cityofeastland.com. Follow the How Do I drop down to the PAY Utility Bills link. Click on the Pay My Utility Bill Online logo.
The new service will begin April 13, 2021.
The City continues to accept payment by cash, check or money order.
For questions on these or other City matters please stop by Eastland City Hall, 113 E Commerce St. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. excluding holidays. Or you may call during business hours at 254-629-8321.
113 E. Commerce St
Hours 8:00AM - 5:00PM
(254)629-8321
