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1. How do I start Water, Sewer and Trash services with the City of Perkins?

Submit your request for new service in person at City Hall.

Print an application for new service from our website or pick one up at City Hall.

Please present proof of identity with a government-issued photo ID. Acceptable forms of identification are found on the Federal I-9 form from the Department of Homeland Security. These include U.S. and Foreign Passport, Permanent Resident or Alien Registration Receipt Card, Employment Authorization Document containing a photo, a State issued Drivers License, Federal or State issued ID card, U.S. Military Card, Military Dependent's ID Card.

Please present a copy of your lease or deed (for address verification).

Deposits range from $0 to $300, based upon your credit history. The deposit and a $25.00 service fee are collected prior to connection of services.

Please call us if you have questions: (405) 547-2445

2. When is my City utility bill due?

Bills are due on the 10th of the month. If the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday, bills will be due the following business day. If you have not received your bill in the mail, please contact City Hall to find out your account balance.

A 10% penalty will be applied to all accounts not paid in full on the day following the due date. If you have not received your bill in the mail,A 10% penalty will be applied to all accounts not paid in full on the day following the due date.

Please call us if you have any questions: (405) 547-2445

3. What if I can’t pay my bill in full?

Each month, delinquent notices are mailed following the due date. If you are unable to pay the full balance by 5:00 pm on the day before cut-off day, which occurs monthly on the 20th, please come to City Hall to fill out an extension request.

Extension requests should be submitted prior to cut-off day.

Please contact us if you need further information: (405) 547-2445

4. If my water gets shutoff can I pay a partial payment and have it reconnected?

No, the entire past due balance of the account, which will include a $25.00 disconnect fee and a $25.00 re-connect fee, must be paid to restore services.

5. Who do I call to report a water or sewer emergency?

Please call City Hall at 405-547-2445 if you have a water or sewer emergency. Normal business hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., but we have a cell phone that is monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Outside of regular business hours, call 405-547-2445 and press the # sign to be connected to that cell phone.

6. How do I start gas or electric services?

Electric—OG&E—1-800-522-0280
Gas—ONG—1-800-664-5463

7. What do I do if I have a leak and need an emergency shut-off after hours?

Please call City Hall at 405-547-2445 if you have a water or sewer emergency, such as a water leak or sewer back up. Normal business hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., but we have a cell phone that is monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Outside of regular business hours, call 405-547-2445 and press the # sign to be connected to that cell phone.

8. What do I do if I am having unusual waste water problems throughout my house?

Call the City of Perkins before you call a plumber! During regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., call (405) 547-2445. For after hours emergencies, call Perkins Police Dispatch at (405) 547-2855.

9. What items will the trash company pick up?

All items in your polycart will be picked up. Please bag all trash and close the lid on your polycart to help keep our city clean. Polycarts should be placed at the curb no later than 7:00 am to ensure pick up and should be removed from the curb once empty.

10. What do I do if they missed my trash?

Please notify City Hall  at (405) 547-2445 within 24-hours of the missed pick-up.

11. How do I get an additional polycart (trash can)?

If one polycart is not enough, you may request an additional polycart by calling City Hall. Additional polycarts cost $7.31 per month.

12. What if my polycart is broken or damaged?

Damaged or broken polycarts are replaced at no charge. Call City Hall (405-547-2445) to report a damaged or broken polycart.

13. What do I do if I occasionally have too much garbage for my polycart?

For those residents who occasionally have more trash than a polycart will hold, trash bags approved by Davis Sanitation are available. The 42-gallon trash bags may be purchased at City Hall at a cost of $1.77 each or five for $8.11. These may be placed curbside with the polycart on regular trash pick-up day.

14. What holidays affect trash pick-up?

Trash service runs Monday through Friday as scheduled for all holidays, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Please check the City’s website calendar or Facebook page or call City Hall (405) 547-2445 for how those two holidays will affect trash pick-up in your neighborhood.