ECUA business offices will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices will reopen on Monday, November 29.

​The ECUA Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) sustained damage as a result of a fire that occurred on July 15, which required significant clean-up and repair work. The first few weeks following the fire were spent assessing the damage and investigating the source of the fire. While investigators were not able to make a final determination as to the cause of the fire, it is strongly suspected that batteries or a propane tank caught in the metals’ sorting equipment ignited, and fire erupted, in this area.

Update 8/25/21: Bulk Waste pick-ups are back to their regular weekly schedule. Like many other organizations across the country, ECUA is experiencing staffing shortages among our Sanitation collection crews, maintenance staff, and with our CDL drivers, which have been affecting our operations intermittently. As a result, we are suspending bulk waste collections (couches, mattresses, desks, chairs, etc.) effective today and through the rest of the week.

The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) is seeking candidates interested in being considered for an at-large appointment to the ECUA Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC). Any resident of Escambia County who desires to be appointed as a citizen member may submit an application to the ECUA Executive Director, Mr. Bruce Woody, outlining their relevant experience, education, and qualifications. The CAC serves in an advisory capacity, formulating and presenting recommendations to the ECUA Board.

Due to a COVID-related staffing shortage, ECUA’s third-party bill print/mailing processor is running behind in their production schedule. As a result, some of our customers’ bills are being delivered near or after their due date. Customers’ account standing will not be adversely affected nor be charged a late fee if they received a delayed bill. Customer accounts enrolled in ECUA’s E-Notification billing programs are not affected by these delays.

A fire occurred at the ECUA Materials Recycling Facility this afternoon at approximately 5:10 PM. ECUA’s first concern is for the safety and wellbeing of our employees. We are grateful and pleased to report that there are no injuries.