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Utilities

Electric

Keys Energy Services

They are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. They have offices in Key West and Big Pine Key.
New residential customers are required to pay a deposit of $125 and a $15 service charge. Returning customers pay $75 with good payment history. All customers must present a rent receipt, lease agreement or a copy of a deed to begin service. Identification is required.
Business accounts require a two-month deposit based upon electricity usage of the previous tenant, a copy of the lease agreement and identification.
Big Pine Key
13 Ships Way, Big Pine Key, FL 33043 (305) 515-0333
Key West
1001 James St., Key West, FL 33040 P.O. Box 6100, Key West, FL 33041-1600 (305) 295-1000
website: www.keysenergy.com

Water

Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority

Customers must pay a monthly base fee of $10. Additional fees (per 1,000 gallons of usage) apply.
1 to 6,000 gallons = $4.10 per 1,000 gallons
6,000 gallons to 12,000 gallons = $6.00 per 1,0000
12,000+ = to $6.75 per 1,000 gallons
Please contact the Florida Keys Auqeduct Authority to confirm these rates, as occassionally fees change.

Upper Keys
91620 Overseas Hwy., Tavernier, (305)852-8068
Middle Keys
3200 Overseas Hwy., Marathon, (305)743-5409
Lower Keys
100 Kennedy Dr., Key West, (305)296-2454
website: www.fkaa.com

Phone

Bell South

Residential: (305) 780-2355
Businesses: (305) 780-2800
website: www.bellsouth.com

Cell Phone Service

Several different companies offer service

Sprint

(888) 253-1315

AT&T

(888) 290-4613

Cingular Wireless

(800) 351-2400

Verizon Wireless

(800) 868-2700

Cable

Comcast

Fees, schedules and services vary depending on location. Please contact Comcast for quotes and information.

toll free : (800) 568-1212
local: (305) 292-8376
website: www.comcast.com

Recycle

Waste Management

Curbside recycling is part of the standard wast hauling service in the Florida Keys. Residents and businesses can recycle corrugated cardboard, plastics with the #1 or #2 on the bottom, glass (clear, green, brown), aluminum and steel cans, newspapers and household batteries (residents only). Bulk pick-up can be arranged for yard waste, old tires, household appliances or furniture.

phone: (305)296-8297
website: www.wm.com

Garbage

Waste Mangement

phone: (305)296-8297
website: www.wm.com