Question

What does the Public Works Department do?

Answer

The Public Works Department designs and maintains the physical structures necessary to protect and enhance the lives of the citizens of the city of Escondido. These include streets, buildings, vehicles, water treatment, waste collection, and sewage disposal.

Question

Who do I call if I have questions regarding my trash?

Answer

For collection information, call Escondido Disposal at (760) 745-3203. For information on recycling and disposal of hazardous waste, call the Recycling Hotline at (760) 839-4818. 

Question

What flood zone am I in?

Answer

Contact the Engineering Division at (760) 839-4651 for information. There are 7 zones in the "Special Flood Hazard Areas Inundated by 100-year Flood." For information on the National Flood Insurance Program, visit FEMA at http://www.fema.gov/nfip/.

Question

How do I found out about projects out to bid?

Answer

Contact the Engineering Division at (760) 839-4651 for information. Capital Improvement Projects are advertised and approximately 30 days are allowed for accepting bids on projects out for construction. Check the Capital Improvement Projects Status for bid submittal and opening date information.

Question

Who do I contact regarding my gas and electric, telephone or cable services?

Answer

For residential gas and electric services, contact San Diego Gas & Electric at 1-800-411-7343.

For residential telephone services, contact Pacific Bell at 1-800-310-2355, Sprint at 1-800-877-7746, and MCI at 1-800-950-5555

For cable services, contact Cox Communications, North County at (760) 599-6060.