You can drop off payments 24/7 at the drop box located outside Manatee County Utilities, 3647 Cortez Road West, Bradenton, FL 34210.

You can also make payments at the Manatee County Tax Collector's Office, 819 301 Boulevard West, Bradenton, FL 34205, during lobby hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Amscot and Walmart also accept payments with a convenience fee, with payment processing times varying based on the time of day. For Amscot and Walmart locations near you, visit their respective websites.

If you have recently filled your pool, you may qualify for a credit on the sewer portion of your bill.  Please call Manatee County Utilities at 941-792-8811 or email CSS@mymanatee.org.

Yes. The new automated phone number is 833-425-2099. You will need your new account number to make a payment.

Yes. You can still receive your bill statement via mail.

CSS online access requires a new account be created, but registration is quick and easy, using your new account number. You can create your account here: UMAX CSS Login

All online account access under the previous CWA system with your old account number was retired effective 2/14/2024.

Furniture is categorized as "special items", and can be placed out with the regular garbage, free of charge for customers with Residential Curbside Pickup service. However, please do not exceed two items per collection day.

Commercial Recycling Vendor List

Below are the options for disposal of construction demolition for unincorporated Manatee County residents.

Properly prepared* residential construction demolition may be placed at the curb on your regularly scheduled garbage pickup day. Residents may have a roll off box delivered to the site. 

Construction demolition is an open market, and any waste hauler may be used.  Consult your local yellow pages. 

Construction demolition can be hauled to the Lena Road Landfill at 3333 Lena Rd., Bradenton.

*Properly Prepared:  Bags or cans less than 50 lbs., not protruding from the container, or tied and bundled, less than 4ft and under 50lbs.

Manatee County offers FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) service to Manatee County residents only. HHW is unwanted household products labeled as flammable, toxic, corrosive, dangerous, warning, or caution. You may take your HHW to the Lena Road Landfill, on Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and every third Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please do not dispose of any of the above with your regular trash. The hauler will not pick them up.

You can access your account online through Customer Self-Service (CSS), and view/print statements. UMAX CSS Login

You can also request a duplicate bill through Manatee County Utilities Customer Service by emailing CSS@mymanatee.org or calling (941) 792-8811.

Manatee County Utilities Customer Service may be able to assist you with a possible payment arrangement. You can request a payment plan through your online account at Utilities Customer Self-Service Portal.

We also provide the following list of local organizations that may be able to offer assistance.

United Way - (941) 308-4357, or dial 211 from any touchtone phone
Salvation Army - (941) 748-5110
Manatee County Opportunity Council - (941) 827-0188
Catholic Charities - (941) 379-7997

By utilizing Customer Self-Service (CSS) online, you can see your statement, make payments and more. UMAX CSS Login

Contact 311 to make a report or for more information, at mymanatee.org/311 or call 311.

For utilities inquiries, email CSS@mymanatee.org.

To register with Manatee County please complete and submit the Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Service Provider Registration Checklist to the Cross Connection Control office by emailing water.saver@mymanatee.org. Contractors must possess a valid, up-to-date plumbing license, current insurance, backflow preventer testing certification, and a current test kit calibration report. For testing of fire line backflow preventers, the State's Fire Marshal certificate is required. Registered contractors are required to record backflow test results through the Backflow Inspection and Test Portal within 7 days of testing. Any reports submitted through mail, e-mail, or fax will not be accepted. Failed test reports are required to be entered no later than 1 business day after testing.

For a direct-read meter, open the lid, clear any debris, and compare the current meter reading to the last one on your utility bill. Subtract the previous reading from the current one to determine your usage. Check the flow indicator—if it moves when no water is being used in the house, there may be a leak. For a digital meter, follow the same steps and check the flow rate; if it's not 0.0, water is still flowing. If you cannot locate the leak, consider contacting a plumber for assistance.

Recycling drop-off locations are for Manatee County residents only and accept recyclables that cannot fit in your cart or if your residence lacks recycling service. Sites include parks and public areas like GT Bray Park, Braden River Park, and Coquina Beach. Only recyclable materials are accepted, and all cardboard must be clean, flattened, and properly prepared before dropping off or curbside collection.

Motor Oil is classified as household hazardous waste (HHW). Manatee County offers FREE Household Hazardous Waste service to residents. You may take your Motor Oil to the Lena Road Landfill, on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and every third Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

To dye test your toilet, carefully remove the tank lid and set aside where it cannot drop or be stepped on. Add a few drops of food coloring or a dye tablet to the tank and wait 10-15 minutes without flushing. If color appears in the bowl, it indicates a leak that may need repair.

For more information on replacing or receiving a recycling cart, visit www.mymanatee.org/311 or call 311. You may also email Utilities Customer Service at CSS@mymanatee.org, or call Manatee County Utilities Customer Service at (941) 792-8811.

Yard Waste Disposal Guidelines

Bag It

• Use sturdy garbage bags for yard waste.

Bundle It

• If not using garbage cans, bundle yard waste.
• Bundles must be 4 feet or shorter in length.
• Branches must be 6 inches or smaller in diameter.
• Any branch larger than 6 inches must be cut in half lengthwise, tied, and bundled.
• Use heavy-duty string to tie bundles.

Can It

• Use a 32-gallon garbage can (not a recycling cart).
• Yard waste must not extend above the top of the can.
• Bundles, bags, or cans must not exceed 50 pounds each.
• Properly prepared yard waste is picked up every Wednesday (except during holiday schedule adjustments).

Bring It

• You may take yard waste to the landfill for a fee.

Free Annual Pickup

• Each residential address in unincorporated Manatee County gets one free special pickup per year (Oct. 1 - Sept. 30).
• This includes:
  • More than two large items
  • Excess yard waste (too much to bundle)
  • E-scrap and white goods
• Pickup limit: 60 cubic yards (L 40' x W 8' x H 6').

Extra Yard Waste Removal

• No limit on yard waste if properly bundled nor canned.
• Large amounts of loose yard waste require an "Extraordinary Service" pickup.
  • Fee will be added to your utility bill.
• Residents may also transport yard waste to Lena Road Landfill themselves.

Curbside Material Separation

• Garbage, recycling, and yard waste must be kept separate at the curb. Each category must be a minimum of three feet from each other.
• For free annual or large pickups, materials must be properly sorted for collection.