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Setting up utilities in New Bedford

In New Bedford, Eversource delivers electricity, Eversource delivers gas, the New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure runs water and sewer, and the New Bedford Department of Facilities and Fleet Management handles trash pickup.

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

Your utilities in New Bedford

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

ServiceProviderHow to start

Electric

Eversource

The electric company for Boston, Springfield and Cape Cod.

To start: Eversource asks for ID when you start service. Public Grid’s setup tells you exactly what you’ll need.

Or let Public Grid set it up →
Start or stop service1 (800) 592-2000Start on eversource.com (opens eversource.com in a new tab)
Read our Eversource 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) 592-2000Start on eversource.com (opens eversource.com in a new tab)

Water & sewer

New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure

New Bedford’s Public Infrastructure department runs water and wastewater.

The City’s Treasurer-Collector’s Office collects water and sewer payments.

Customer service1 (508) 979-1556newbedford-ma.gov (opens newbedford-ma.gov in a new tab)

Trash & recycling

New Bedford Department of Facilities and Fleet Management

Answers questions about New Bedford’s curbside trash and recycling.

The City doesn’t collect trash from buildings with more than six units.

Customer service1 (508) 979-1520newbedford-ma.gov (opens newbedford-ma.gov in a new tab)

What New Bedford homes pay for electricity

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

$98

Eversource’s average home bill, per month

19.7¢

Eversource’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)

FAQ

Questions about moving to New Bedford

Capitol Waste Services collects trash weekly as part of the City’s program. All trash must be bagged and fit inside the cart provided. Downtown residents should see the City’s downtown collection page or call 508-979-1520.

Yes. Recycling is mandatory for everyone in New Bedford, even if you pay for private collection. Bottles, cans, jugs, jars, paper and cardboard can’t go in the trash.

Sources: Eversource, New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure, New Bedford Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, EIA.

Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.

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