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                NEW CANS AND TWO CANS: (Live Oak will service Live Oak cans only)

Live Oak will provide one can for per residential location. Additional cans are available upon request for a monthly charge of $10.00 per can. To request a second can please call Town Hall at 318-965-2781. 

               NEW SERVICE DATES: 

Live Oak trash pick up is every Wednesday. 

              COMPLAINTS, COMMENTS, AND CAN ORDERS:

Customers who have comments or complaints or wish to order a second need to call Benton Town Hall at 318-965-2781. We will be happy to assist you. 

                NOTE: All household garbage must be bagged and placed in the can. 

                 No bags of trash outside of the can will be picked up. 

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The Town of Benton will continue the curbside service every Wednesday with a few minor changes.  

Here are those changes….

The Town WILL pick-up:

1. Green waste: Biodegradable waste such as bagged grass clippings, dry leaves, twigs, hay clippings, paper items, pine needles, and pinecones will be picked up. Small limbs, branches, and cardboard will also be picked      up. 
2. The Town WILL NOT pick up:

                  Trees, furniture, items from rental evictions, household garbage,

                  tires, paint, batteries, and liquids of any kind.

1. Appliances will be picked up by the Town by appointment only. 

                  Call Town Hall at 965-2781 and schedule an appliance pickup time. 

                 NOTE: Remember to remove all doors on appliances before placing 

                               them curbside. 

                                                                                         Approved by Council on July 15, 2024

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Large Item Drop-off center in Bossier City

The town will no longer pick up large items such as furniture, metals items, or other household items. These items can be dropped-off at the Bossier City location 3223 Old Shed Road, between Tinsley Park and the Recycling Center. Please call ahead if you have questions regarding any items you intend to bring.  318-746-9885 Bossier City.

NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS at the Bossier City Drop-off Station.

(Hazardous materials can be brought to Shreveport Green by appointment only. Please call Shreveport Green to schedule a drop-off at 318-219-1888)
 

The Town of Benton's water system has adjusted water and sewer rates for all customers inside and outside town. Due to the changing economy, our costs have increased significantly, and we recognize the same impact the economy has had on households. Throughout the rate study process, the town considered every possible way to lessen the impact on customers. We value our customers and work hard to provide the best service at the best rate possible. That is why adjusting the flat rate, not the per thousand-gallon rate, showed the least impact on customers' bills.

If you have any questions, be sure to call us at 318-965-2781

New Water Rates:

• Inside Residential: $8.75 flat + $6.89 per 1000 gallons
• Inside Commercial: $9.00 flat + $6.89 per 1000 gallons
• Outside Residential: $14.50 flat + $7.60 per 1000 gallons
• Outside Commercial: $14.75 flat + $7.60 per 1000 gallons

New Sewer Rates:

• Inside Residential & Commercial: $3.00 flat + $2.50 per 1000 gallons 
• Outside Residential & Commercial: $7.50 flat + $4.00 per 1000 gallons.