Palm Bay Solid-Waste and Stormwater Customers Move to Monthly Billing

Palm Bay customers who were previously billed quarterly for Republic Services solid waste and stormwater have moved to a monthly billing schedule, according to city payment information.

The city identifies April 23, 2026, as the final quarterly bill date and July 23, 2026, as the first monthly bill date for affected customers. The change concerns billing frequency. The city information reviewed for this article does not establish that the underlying solid-waste or stormwater service rates changed.

What affected customers should check

Residents should review recent statements for the new monthly cadence, the balance due and the payment deadline. Monthly billing means statements will arrive more often, which may require changes to household reminders, budgeting or automatic-payment settings.

The transition is limited to customers who had been billed quarterly for Republic Services solid waste and stormwater. It does not mean that every Palm Bay utility customer is covered by the same billing change.

Payment options and listed fees

Palm Bay lists several payment methods, including automatic bank draft, online payment, phone payment, mail, a city drop box and walk-in payment.

The city’s payment information lists processing fees effective June 22, 2026. Credit- and debit-card payments carry a fee of 3.5% or a $2.95 minimum. Electronic-check or ACH payments carry a flat $1.95 fee. These are payment-processing charges and should not automatically be interpreted as increases to solid-waste or stormwater service charges.

Residents comparing payment methods should review the city’s current terms before submitting a payment. Automatic bank draft is available, and the city advertises an annual $18 account credit after 12 months of uninterrupted drafting.

Where to ask questions

Billing and account questions should go to Palm Bay Utilities through the city’s billing and payment services. Questions about solid-waste service, collection issues or related Public Works matters should be directed to the department and contact listed in the city’s customer-service information.

Residents should have their account information available and identify whether the question concerns the billing schedule, payment processing or the underlying collection service.

Sources

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