Information Regarding 2025 Solid Waste Permit System

Informational Update
2025 Solid Waste Permit System

Projected Decal & Mailing timeline

  • Decals are in production.
  • Mailout procedures will begin November 1st, and anticipated mail date will be November 18th.
    • 2024 decals will remain in effect until January 31st, allowing for a reasonable transition for the 2025 decals.

New Year 2025 Assessment and Decal Issuance

  • Effective January 1st, the assessment begins at $235 and will be prorated the first business day of each of the following months. Following completion of the required affidavit for issuance.

Effective January 31, 2025, all residents of Suwannee County are required to present a 2025 Solid Waste Decal (Resolution No. 2022-28) for entrance into any county Collection Site Facility.  All property owners with assessed dwelling(s) on their property are receiving two (2) Decal(s) per assessment. Your assessment information can be found in the “Non-Ad Valorem” section of your 2024 property tax bill, which was mailed by the Suwannee County Tax Collector’s Office in November. You may also visit their website at www.suwtax.com to view this information.

The issuance of the Decal(s), is to ensure appropriate county residents are permitted access to Collection Site Facilities and to minimize the unauthorized use of the facilities.

Instructions for use and placement of Decal(s).

Guidelines for proper use of Decal(s):

  • Decal(s) are specific to the parcel, not the resident
    • If the property is sold, Decal(s) are to transfer to new owners of the property
  • It is illegal to reproduce, distribute, and/or sell county-issued Decal(s).
  • Any misuse of Decal(s) or illegal dumping subjects the violator to a possible $500.00 fine, (Ref. County Ord. Sec. 62-36).


If you are a landlord:

  • It is the responsibility of the property owner to disperse Decal(s) to any lease or rental units properly assessed and identified by the above-listed tax ID.

Replacement of Decal(s) Damaged or Lost:

  • Damaged decal(s) can be replaced at no cost upon return of said damaged decal.
  • Lost decal(s) can be replaced for a fee of $50.00 per decal upon completion of an affidavit and specified backup documentation provided by the landowner (must be the landowner).
    • Decal(s) can be issued to the property owner at the County Administration Office or the Building Department Office.

The permit is made of a plastic material and is designed as a static cling decal for easy placement and removal. It shall be placed on the inside lower left corner of the windshield in plain sight and for easy viewing by Collection Site Attendants, as shown below.

Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact our office or visit our website at www.suwanneecountyfl.gov/solid-waste-sites/.

NFWUA Meetings Rescheduled Due To Hurricane Helene

Due to Hurricane Helene and the ongoing recovery efforts of both Columbia and Suwannee Counties, please be advised of the following:

  1. The NFWUA regular monthly meeting originally scheduled for October 2, 2024, and rescheduled for October 9, 2024, is cancelled. The regular October NFWUA meeting will not be rescheduled. The next NFWUA meeting will be November 6, 2024, in Live Oak, Florida.
  2. The joint Columbia County and Suwannee County Utility Review Workshop scheduled for October 9, 2024, has been cancelled. This workshop is planned to be rescheduled during the month of October; however, a time and date is TBD.

NFWUA – Public Notice – Meeting Rescheduled

Due to the uncertainty of Hurricane Helana and the time required of all county resources to prepare for such events, the October 2, 2024, North Florida Water Utility Meeting has been cancelled. THE MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024, AT 2:00 PM. The location will remain at the Columbia County Tourist Development Conference Room.

North Florida Water Utilities Authority – Notice of Budget Hearing – Fiscal Year 2024-2025

The North Florida Water Utilities Authority (NFWUA) shall review for proposed adoption a budget for FY 2024-2025, beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on September 30, 2025. A public hearing to make a FINAL DECISION on the budget will be held at 9:30a.m., or as soon thereafter may be heard, on September 4, 2024, at Suwannee County Judicial Annex, 218 Parshley Street SW, Live Oak, Florida 32064. 

North Florida Water Utilities Authority – Notice of Budget Hearing for Initial Partial Fiscal Year

The North Florida Water Utilities Authority (NFWUA) shall review for proposed adoption a budget for its initial fiscal year, beginning on April 18, 2024, and ending on September 30, 2024. A public hearing to make a Final Decision on the budget will be held at 9:30am., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, on September 4, 2024, at Suwannee County Judicial Annex, 218 Parshley Street SW, Live Oak, Florida 32064. 

Bid Opening Rescheduled

Bid Opening Rescheduled for Bid 2024-16 CR 49 Widen & Resurface 

Due to complications from Hurricane Debby, the previously scheduled bid opening did not take place on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, at the Judicial Annex. The opening will take place tomorrow, Friday, August 9th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Suwannee County Clerk of Courts Office, Conference Room, 200 S Ohio Ave, Live Oak, FL 32064.

Notice of Budget Workshops

The Board of County Commissioners of Suwannee County, Florida, will hold budget workshops in preparation for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget on Wednesday and Thursday, August 7 and 8, 2024, beginning at 9:00 A. M. each day. The workshops will be held at the Judicial Annex Building located at 218 Parshley Street Southwest, Live Oak, Florida.

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