Frequently Asked Questions
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An Encroachment Permit is required to perform any work in the Town’s right of way.Public Works
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Please contact Sonoma County Resource Recovery at (707) 795-7470 for garbage pick-up.
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The sidewalk is in the public right of way, however, it is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain it.Public Works
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When flushed down the drain, some medications are not completely removed by wastewater treatment plants and end up in rivers and streams, harming wildlife. The Russian River Watershed Association is partnering with local agencies to provide safe medicine disposal locations. For disposal information please visit thePublic Works
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Road areas that may be dangerous to pedestrians and vehicles should be reported immediately to the Streets Division at (707) 838-1009. A temporary repair will be made followed by a permanent repair as soon as possible.Public Works
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The Town disposes of approximately 350 million gallons through land discharge (irrigation of farm lands) and 300 million gallons through creek discharge annually.Public Works
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Street sweeping is done by the Town’s franchised waste disposal company. You can contact Sonoma County Resource Recovery at (707) 795-7470 or visit their website: www.sonomacorr.com
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Storage containers should be out of the Town’s right of way and placed in the driveway. If this is not possible you must fill out an Encroachment Permit application. The application should include the dimensions of the container and the duration the container will be within the Town right of way (street) and be placed so as not to cause any traffic obstruction, sight distance obstacle or safety hazard.
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The best way to find all recorded interests such as easements in the property is from a current Title Report obtained from a title insurance company. If any easements exist, uses within the easement would be limited so as not to interfere with the purpose of the easement, i.e. a storm drain easement should not be graded or paved over to interfere with drainage of the lot.Public Works
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Please contact Sonoma County Waste Management Agency at (707) 565-3375 for the next hazardous disposal in your area.Public Works
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You may view a list of projects currently bidding by visiting the “Bids” section on the Town of Windsor home page.Public Works
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The Town’s responsibility for maintaining water service ends at the water meter, the customer is responsible for the line on the customer side of the meter.Public Works
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Notification for an inspection can be made up to 24 hours prior to commencing any work shown on the Public Works Permit, and by calling (707) 838-1006. The contractor must show proof that he/she has pulled a Public Works permit.Public Works