Moving to Lakeville, MN

Date December 1, 2008

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Utilities – Public

Electric Companies
• Dakota Electric Association
(651) 463-6212
• Xcel Energy
(800) 895-4999
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Gas Service •

Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation
(800) 889-9508
• CenterPoint Energy
(612) 372-4727
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Cable TV Service

Charter Communications is the only cable television provider in Lakeville. Charter also provides high-speed internet and telephone services to Lakeville residents and businesses. For more information on residential installation and customer service, please call (888) 438-2427. For business installation and support, please call (800) 314-7195.

For questions or concerns about existing service, you must first contact Charter directly at (888) 438-2427. If after speaking with a Charter representative you are not satisfied with the customer service you’ve received, the City may be able to help. Contact the Lakeville Administration Department at (952) 985-4402 for further assistance.

Frontier Communications provides satellite television, high-speed internet, and phone services to Lakeville residents and businesses. For more information on residential installation and customer service, please call (866) 901-7386. For business installation and support, please call (866) 920-1378.
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City Water Utility Billing and Rates

(952) 985-4580
Contact Utility Billing to set up water service.

The City has a contract with RMR Services to read residential meters for billing. The meter readers wear identifying clothing and drive specially marked cars. Meter readers record usage from the outside readout device; they do not need to enter your home.
Utility bills are sent out quarterly, through the City’s Finance Department. Your utility bill includes fees for water, sanitary sewer and street lighting services, as well as fees for surface water management and state testing.
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Garbage, Recycling, Community Cleanup Events

The following waste haulers are licensed to do business in Lakeville:
Residential/Commercial waste haulers:

BFI Waste Services
(651) 455-8634 Lakeville Sanitary Service
(952) 469-5161

Dick’s Sanitation Services, Inc.
(952) 469-5161 Randy’s Sanitation, Inc.
(763) 972-3335

Haul-Tech, LLC
(952) 890-9616 Waste Management
(952) 890-1100

Commercial only waste haulers:
Aspen Waste Systems, Inc.
(651) 644-3488 Buckingham Disposal
(952) 226-6441
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Recycling

Licensed waste haulers provide recycling and compost collection on the same day as your trash collection. Haulers deliver bins to new customers. If your recycling bin has been lost or damaged, you can pickup a new one at City Hall during regular business hours; at the Water Treatment Facility, 18400 Ipava Ave.; Lakeville Liquors, Co. Rd. 46 and I-35.

For more information on all recycling options, including hazardous waste, appliance, and electronics disposal, look at the Dakota County Green Guide or click on the additional links below:
• Green Guardian
• Dakota County recycling
• Dakota County Recycling Zone
• Compost sites:

Empire Township NRG Solutions: 16454 Blaine Ave., (651) 423-4401. Fees vary.
Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Burnsville NRG Solutions: 1030 W. Cliff Rd., (952) 736-1915. Fees vary.
Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff Day
Usually held each May: 2009 date TBA
This annual event allows Lakeville residents to drop off many types of household hazardous waste and electronics at no charge. Check back for more information as details on the next event become available, or call (952) 985-2712.
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Roadside Cleanup Day
Usually held each April: 2009 date TBA
Volunteer groups help clear debris from roadsides, trails, and parks throughout the City at this annual event. For more information or to volunteer, call (952) 985-4500.

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Postal Service
Lakeville Post Office
20711 Holt Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
(800) 275-8777

The City of Lakeville is currently served by three U.S. Post Offices, although efforts are continuing to consolidate the zip codes under the Lakeville Postal Office, zip code 55044.

In addition to the Lakeville Post office, the other Post Offices serving parts of Lakeville are:
Rosemount Post Office, 3050 145th St. W. 55068, serves the area north of Dodd Blvd. and east of Cedar Ave. Although this area lies within the City of Lakeville, residents have a Rosemount mailing address with the 55068 zip code.

Farmington Post Office, 509 Third St., 55024, serves the area south of Dodd Blvd. east of Cedar Ave. Although this area lies within the City of Lakeville, residents have a Farmington mailing address with the 55024 zip code.

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