It’s time to turn the clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 9, and remember to reset sprinkler system timers and test home safety devices, too.

Sunday marks the beginning of daylight saving time.  Homes with automatic sprinkler systems should consider reviewing settings to avoid risking fines for watering at the wrong time. Also, check to see if irrigation timers have back-up batteries that need changing.

Daylight saving time is a great time to install fresh batteries and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.  When functional, these devices can double a family’s chance of surviving a home fire or an unsafe carbon monoxide level. Continue reading →

With wetter than predicted weather conditions, Tampa and the surrounding three-county area return to twice-a-week irrigation allowances, effective March 1st.

There has been a change in watering days. Please see new schedule below.  Irrigation on designated days must be completed between midnight and 8 a.m. or between 6 p.m. and midnight.

For more information please visit our Water Restrictions page.

Watering Days

The garbage and recycling cart swap-out period is under way through March 15.  The recently distributed recycling and trash roll carts can be swapped for a smaller size if desired.  If a resident wants to exchange a roll cart, a one-time size change at no charge can be arranged by contacting our Franchise Collector, Republic Services, or emailing the Solid Waste Customer Service Center by March 15, 2014.  Roll cart size changes after March 15, 2014 will incur a $30 charge each.

Other Important Reminders:

• Three-Foot Rule – At the curb, place the carts at least 3 feet away from other carts, mailboxes, cars, trees, shrubs, fire hydrants and utility poles.
• Everything Must Fit Inside The Carts – Items left outside the carts cannot be picked up by the mechanical arm on a collection vehicle and will not be picked up.
• Garbage, recyclables, and yard waste should be placed out no later than 6:00 AM on  collection days.  Containers are required to be kept out of sight on non-collection days.

For additional information please visit our Garbage & Recycling page.

Republic Services
5210 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, Fl 33624
Phone: (813) 265-0292
Fax: (813) 961-3534
Email: republicservicesCSR@repsrv.com

Be Alert. Stay Alert. Sign up to receive free e-mail alerts  in the event that a registered sexual offender or predator moves close to any address in Florida you choose to monitor. For example, your home, workplace, school, daycare, etc.

The Florida Offender Alert System, a free service provided through a partnership between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Florida Sheriffs Association, and the Florida Police Chiefs Association.  To sign up please visit: www.flsexoffender.net

The Covington Estates Annual Spring Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, March 8th from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm.

For more information contact Sara Padgett at (813) 991-1250 or Leslie Alagal at (813) 994-1567.