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Setting up utilities in Brockton

In Brockton, National Grid delivers electricity, Eversource delivers gas, the Brockton DPW Water Division runs water, the Brockton DPW Sewer Division handles sewer, and Brockton DPW Refuse Section handles trash pickup.

Moving to Brockton? Public Grid can set up your electric for you.

Your utilities in Brockton

Who to call for each service in Brockton, and how to start it.

ServiceProviderHow to start

Electric

National Grid

The electric company for Worcester and much of the state.

To start: National Grid asks for your Social Security number when you start service and uses it for a soft credit check to confirm who you are. It won’t affect your credit score. National Grid may also ask for information from your driver’s license.

Or let Public Grid set it up →
Start or stop service1 (800) 322-3223Start on nationalgrid.com (opens myaccount.nationalgrid.com in a new tab)
Read our National Grid guide

Gas

Eversource

Eversource delivers natural gas to towns across Massachusetts.

To start: Request service online with an eversource.com user ID, and contact Eversource ahead of time so it’s set up when you move in.

Customer service1 (800) 688-6160Start on eversource.com (opens eversource.com in a new tab)

Water

Brockton DPW Water Division

The DPW Water Division delivers drinking water throughout Brockton.

Customer service1 (508) 580-7143brockton.gov (opens brockton.gov in a new tab)

Sewer

Brockton DPW Sewer Division

The DPW Sewer Division maintains sewer lines throughout Brockton.

Customer service1 (508) 580-7137brockton.gov (opens brockton.gov in a new tab)

Trash & recycling

Brockton DPW Refuse Section

The DPW Refuse Section runs Brockton’s pay-as-you-throw trash service.

The City serves single- through five-family homes that pay the trash fee; condominiums and businesses don’t get City trash service.

Customer service1 (508) 580-7827brockton.gov (opens brockton.gov in a new tab)

What Brockton homes pay for electricity

This is National Grid’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.

$167

National Grid’s average home bill, per month

33.9¢

National Grid’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)

Estimate your National Grid bill

FAQ

Questions about moving to Brockton

Republic Services, under contract with the City, for single- through five-family homes that pay the trash fee. Condominiums and businesses don’t get City trash service. For a missed pickup, contact Republic Services directly at 508-536-6998.

One barrel of trash per family, up to 50 pounds, each week. Extra trash can go out in green “Brockton” bags, sold at local retailers such as supermarkets and drug stores, at City Hall, at the Recycle Depot or online.

Sources: National Grid, Eversource, Brockton DPW Water Division, Brockton DPW Sewer Division, Brockton DPW Refuse Section, EIA.

Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.

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