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Setting up utilities in Yonkers

In Yonkers, Con Edison delivers electricity, Con Edison delivers gas, the City of Yonkers Water Bureau runs water, the City of Yonkers Sewer Bureau handles sewer, and the Yonkers Department of Public Works handles trash pickup.

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

Your utilities in Yonkers

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

ServiceProviderHow to start

Electric

Con Edison

The electric company for New York City and Westchester.

To start: Con Edison doesn’t require a Social Security number. You can give a driver’s license, passport or green card number instead.

Or let Public Grid set it up →
Start or stop service1 (800) 752-6633Start on coned.com (opens coned.com in a new tab)
Read our Con Edison guide

Gas

Con Edison

Con Edison delivers natural gas, electricity and steam.

To start: Con Edison asks for a valid form of ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to pay a deposit.

Customer service1 (800) 752-6633Start on coned.com (opens coned.com in a new tab)

Water

City of Yonkers Water Bureau

The Water Bureau provides safe drinking water for residential users.

As the property owner, you are responsible for paying the water bill directly.

Customer service1 (914) 377-6148yonkersny.gov (opens yonkersny.gov in a new tab)

Sewer

City of Yonkers Sewer Bureau

The Sewer Bureau maintains and repairs combined sanitary and storm sewers.

Water Billing’s current rates include a sewer rate as well as a water rate.

Customer service1 (914) 377-4357yonkersny.gov (opens yonkersny.gov in a new tab)

Trash & recycling

Yonkers Department of Public Works

The Sanitation Division collects refuse from private residences.

Garbage is collected curbside twice per week.

Customer service1 (914) 377-6724yonkersny.gov (opens yonkersny.gov in a new tab)

What Yonkers homes pay for electricity

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

$149

Con Edison’s average home bill, per month

38.5¢

Con Edison’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)

Estimate your Con Edison bill

FAQ

Questions about moving to Yonkers

Once the NY State Transfer Tax filing is verified, Water Billing sets up a new account with your name and mailing address and mails you a letter with your account information. If no letter comes within 6 to 8 weeks of the sale, call 914-377-6148.

No. As the property owner, you are responsible for paying the water bill directly.

Sources: Con Edison, City of Yonkers Water Bureau, City of Yonkers Sewer Bureau, Yonkers Department of Public Works, EIA.

Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.

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