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Setting up utilities in Tacoma

In Tacoma, electricity depends on your address, Puget Sound Energy delivers gas, water depends on your address, sewer depends on your address, and the City of Tacoma Solid Waste Management handles trash pickup.

We can’t set up Tacoma Power yet

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Your utilities in Tacoma

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

ServiceProviderHow to start

Electric

Depends on your address

Two companies serve Tacoma. Check your zip.

Tacoma Power

Tacoma Power provides electric service to the city of Tacoma.

Most of Tacoma

To start: Start service online in MyAccount or by calling Customer Service, with your Social Security Number ready; if service at the address is disconnected, you need to call.

Customer service1 (253) 502-8600Start on mytpu.org (opens mytpu.org in a new tab)

Lakeview Light & Power

Incorporated as a mutual non-profit company to serve its members.

A small area at the south city limits (check with Lakeview)

To start: Fill out the membership application to activate your electrical service if you’re buying the property, with a picture of your driver’s license and your electronic signature.

Customer service1 (253) 584-6060Start on lakeviewlight.com (opens lakeviewlight.com in a new tab)

Gas

Puget Sound Energy

PSE operates the state’s largest natural gas distribution system.

To start: Select “I am new to PSE’s service area” on PSE’s Start service page.

Customer service1 (888) 225-5773Start on pse.com (opens pse.com in a new tab)

Water

Depends on your address

Tacoma Water

Provides clean, reliable water to the greater Tacoma community.

Most of Tacoma

To start: Start service online in MyAccount or by calling Customer Service, with your Social Security Number ready; if service at the address is disconnected, you need to call.

Customer service1 (253) 502-8600Start on mytpu.org (opens mytpu.org in a new tab)

City of Fife

The City of Fife provides water, sewer and storm drainage.

A small area next to Fife (check with Fife)

To start: Complete a Utility Service Application to establish utility service.

Customer service1 (253) 896-8620Start on fifewa.gov (opens fifewa.gov in a new tab)

Sewer

Depends on your address

City of Tacoma Environmental Services

Offers garbage and recycling collection and wastewater treatment.

Most of Tacoma

In the City of Tacoma, your utility bill also includes charges for wastewater.

Customer service1 (253) 502-2100tacoma.gov (opens tacoma.gov in a new tab)

Lakehaven Water and Sewer District

Committed to environmentally responsible sewer service.

A small part of Tacoma (check with the district)

To start: Complete and submit an Ownership Change form when the property is bought.

The District never puts the tenant’s name on the bill.

Customer service1 (253) 941-1516Start on lakehavenwsd.gov (opens lakehavenwsd.gov in a new tab)

Trash & recycling

City of Tacoma Solid Waste Management

City curbside garbage, recycling, and food and yard waste collection.

To start: Contact Solid Waste Management at (253) 502-2100 to set up garbage service for your home.

Tacoma residents are required to use the City’s Solid Waste services.

Customer service1 (253) 502-2100tacoma.gov (opens tacoma.gov in a new tab)

FAQ

Questions about moving to Tacoma

You’ll need the physical address where you need service connected, your Social Security Number, a primary phone number and your preferred start date.

Deposits are required for power and water services, and they’re due 30 days from the start of service. You may not need to pay a deposit if you own your home or property.

Sources: Tacoma Power, Lakeview Light & Power, Puget Sound Energy, Tacoma Water, City of Fife, City of Tacoma Environmental Services, Lakehaven Water and Sewer District, City of Tacoma Solid Waste Management, EIA.

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