Code Enforcement

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 Times change so do the attitudes and lifestyles of the community. It is a know fact that the more citizens a society serves, the greater the need for codes and procedures to address the everyday problems of a community building and growing. Often we recognize the need for such codes only after we have reached a critical stage and it is to late. There was not much urgency about building codes until the devastation of Hurricane Andrew cast an appalling need for stricter codes.

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has recognized the necessity for stricter codes regarding health, safety, and welfare. The Board adopted a code enforcement policy in April 2000, which calls for compliance with local zoning ordinances and state laws and provides for a code enforcement board of seven members and one alternate. The policy adopted by the county recognizes that voluntary compliance is an important aspect of code enforcement. Florida Statutes Chapter 162 is the state statute that empowers local governments to establish  code enforcement programs at the local levels.

Often a citizen is not aware that certain actions do not meet the local zoning ordinances. Once advised, most of the citizens will take necessary action to correct violations and bring their property up to proper standards. With a county staff member appointed to oversee code enforcement issues, we try to resolve all complaints fairly before referral to the Code Enforcement Board.

WASHINGTON COUNTY
CODE ENFORCEMENT GUIDE
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WASHINGTON COUNTY GARBAGE SERVICE
Who handles garbage pick-up for Washington County? Rate Schedule  - Current (August 2005) Municipal Codes
Waste Management of Dothan handles garbage pick-up for unincorporated areas of Washington County. To contact Waste Management for garbage pick-up or questions call 1-800-333-7709 or visit their web site at www.wm.com. The Residential rate for a curb side tote is $43.38 for 3 months of service. For additional services and rates, please contact Waste Management. Municipal code Corporation of Tallahassee publishes the Washington County Code of Ordinances, Florida. Click on www.municode.com to view the ordinances regarding litter and garbage.
 
What kind of garbage is picked up by Waste Management? Billing Information: What about garbage pickups on holidays?
Materials resulting from preparation, cooking, and serving of food, market wastes, trimmings and other discarded matter from meat or produce, including packaging materials and containers and other refuse including plastic and paper goods and other similar such disposable items so long as said items conveniently fit in a standard size truck compactor bin, Garbage shall not include hazardous waste. Bills can be paid by check, money order, credit card, or online at www.wm.com. The customer service number is 1-800-333-7709 and the fax number is 1-850-263-2721. Payments can be mailed to:
     Waste Management of Dothan Hauling
     P.O. Box 9001791
     Louisville KY 40290-1797 		Waste Management, Inc., will not reduce pick-ups because of holidays. Pickups that fall on a holiday will be rescheduled for the next collection day and in turn, will change everyone else's schedules pick-up day for one day later.
 
Do's for garbage pick up: Complaints or problems with Garbage Service: Telephone numbers:
1.   Garbage needs to be properly bagged and placed in the waste container provided by Waste Management within 10 feet of the curb or roadway by 6:00 a.m., on your designated service day.

2.   Personal containers may be used but, please, no 55 gal. drums. Secure from animals.

 Service complaints should be made by calling 1-800-862-7141. If customer fails to get the required services, call the Administration Office of the Board of County Commissioners at (850)638-6200. Code Enforcement 638-6195
Building Department 638-6195
Animal Control 638-6306
Sheriff's Department 638-6111
Waste Management, Inc. 1-800-333-7709
  Burn Permits (Debris) 547-7083
Don'ts for garbage pick up: Summary Burn permits (Houses) 1-800-444-8364
1.   Local, State and Federal regulations prohibit disposal of the following items with municipal solid waste:
  •       Batteries
  •       Paint
  •       Tires
  •       Chemicals (including pool cleaning supplies)
  •       Used Motor Oil
  •       Hazardous Wastes

2.   Do not set large items out to be picked up. Contact Waste Management to establish a pick-up day for large items. There may be an extra charge for this service

 The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County finds it in the public interest to:

1.   Ensure that all areas within the unincorporated area of Washington County are adequately provided with high-quality refuse collection and disposal service.

2.   Retain regulatory authority over refuse collection and disposal, to the extent allowed by law, because of the overriding public health, safety, and welfare considerations associated with the provisions of this service.

3.   Retain control over the use of public rights-of-way by refuse collectors to ensure against interference with the public convenience, to promote aesthetic consideration, and to protect the public investment in right-of-way property.

4.   Attract high-quality refuse collectors and that this can be accomplished by protecting capital investments of refuse collectors by the granting of exclusive and nonexclusive franchises.

5.   Ensure that high quality refuse collections and disposal service are maintained through

responsive complaint handling procedures.

 

 Health Department 638-6240
Planning Department 415-5093
Recycling Center 638-6264

 

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If you are unable to resolve a problem with Waste Management, Inc., regarding pickup, please call
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PHONE: 850-638-6195
FAX: 850-638-6304

 

Washington County

Code Enforcement

1331 South Blvd., Suite 214
Chipley, Fl 32428

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 This page last updated  Monday August 09, 2010