What
are my trash and brush pick-up days?
Your pick-up days
are designated according to your street address . We do
not know the route times, but please be sure to have your
trash out no later than
between 6:30-7:00 a.m.
What
items are acceptable for the recycling program? What
are my pick-up days?
Generally, aluminum,
tin, some plastic, glass containers and newspapers are
acceptable for recycling. The City’s recycle contractor
uses blue plastic bags instead of recycle bins. They are
available at the Police Department (4705 Harding Road) – call
297-0241. See the section “Waste
Collection” for more specific information on recyclable
items and the pick-up day for your address.
How
do I dispose of large appliances, mattresses, or big
pieces of furniture?
The City of Belle
Meade does not provide this service. You will need to call
a private contractor to haul these type items away. The
City does provide twice-weekly backdoor trash pickup, and
weekly recycle pickup and chipper service. We also provide
three dumpsters behind the City Public Works garage for
miscellaneous household trash that will not fit in your
trash receptacles. Furniture, appliances or mattresses
are not to be placed in the dumpsters.
Where
can I dispose of old paint cans and other household chemical
containers?
The City of Belle
Meade does not provide a disposal site for these items.
Please do not throw them into the dumpsters behind the
Public Works garage. Call Metro Nashville/Davidson County
Public Works at 880-1000 for information on disposal sites.
We
have cut down a large tree in our yard. Will the chipper
service pick this up?
No. The chipper
service contract includes routine trimmings from pruning
shrubs and trees, bagged leaves, and normal yard waste
from gardening and weeding. If you hire a contractor to
cut down a tree on your property, you are responsible for
having the debris hauled away.
There
is a dead animal on my property. Who do I call to have
it removed?
You will need
to call a private contractor. There are several listed
in the yellow pages. One that services Belle Meade is Metro
Dead Animal Removal – phone 880-1000.
The “red
light” to my sewer pump is on. What does this mean
and who do I call?
Call City Hall
at 297-6041. (Do Not Call a Plumber!) The red light is
connected to your sewer grinder pump and comes on when
the pump is malfunctioning. The City is responsible for
maintaining these pumps. Our sewer maintenance personnel
will come and inspect the pump and replace any parts that
are not in working order. In the meantime, please try to
keep water usage to a minimum.
Why
is my water brown?
The Metro Nashville/Davidson
County Water or Fire Department is flushing the fire hydrants
for pressure and the back-fill is some rust from the pipes.
Do not use your water for approximately one hour and it
should settle back in the lines. For questions or information,
call Metro Water at 862-4600.
Where
is the Right-Of-Way on my street?
Generally, the
right-of-way (R-O-W) extends 12-1/2 to 15 feet from the
center of the street. A good rule of thumb is to use the
water meter box located in the front yard as the point
where the R-O-W ends. Property owners should not construct
or install anything such as irrigation systems, invisible
fences, paved parking areas, etc. in the R-O-W before checking
with the Public Works Department. In addition, no trees
can be planted in or removed from the R-O-W without permission
from the City.
When
I have a power outage, who should I call?
Call Nashville
Electric Service at 234-0000. This number accesses the
Automated Outage Reporting System, which sends an immediate
message so that NES is aware of your outage and also maintains
a historical record of all outages at your location.
A
streetlight is out in my neighborhood. Who do I call?
Our neighborhood does not have streetlights. How can
we get them?
In both instances,
call the City Public Works Department at 297-6041. If possible,
obtain the pole number or nearest street address when a
light is not working. We will notify NES of the problem.
If your neighborhood wants new or additional streetlights,
a signed petition from all residents on the street must
be submitted to the City. We will then work with NES to
have the light(s) installed.
The
Nashville Electric Service (NES) contract crews are scheduled
to prune and/or remove trees on my street. Am I required
to participate in this program?
NES’ power
lines are in the right-of-way and their contractors are
able to prune limbs or remove trees near the electrical
power lines and equipment without the City or property
owner granting permission. However, as part of NES’ Vegetation
Management Program, homeowners are notified in advance
of this type work and are encouraged to meet with an NES
representative to discuss what will be done on their property.
The City of Belle Meade understands the need for NES to
maintain reliability of service to their customers, but
also understands the important role that trees play in
the character of our neighborhoods. The City has contracted
with an arborist to assist the Public Works staff to work
with NES and the property owners in this process so that
the goals of improved safety, reduced power outages and
neighborhood beautification are met. Call City Hall at
297-6041 for further information.
My
neighbor’s dog barks and/or runs loose constantly.
What can I do?
First, notify
the Police Department by calling 297-0241. This problem
may be resolved by simply having a Police Officer
visit the pet owner and inform them of the City’s regulations
regarding excessive noise or animals running at large. If
the problem continues, the City Manager can formally notify
the pet owner by letter of the complaint and request that
the situation be resolved immediately. Contact the City Manager
at 297-6041. If the problem is not resolved after notification,
a Belle Meade citation will be issued to the pet owner.
I
want to have a fence built, remodel my home or construct
an addition. What are the procedures for this?
Call the Building
Official's office at 297-2364 before you begin any construction
and ask for
the Building Official. He will provide you with the necessary
information on building permits, plans, fees, and other
requirements for your particular project.
My
neighbor hasn’t mowed his lawn in weeks. What can
be done about this?
Obviously, for
health and safety reasons, it is important for all homes
in the City to look lived in and cared for, even if they
are vacant for periods of time. The City has strict property
maintenance regulations and will send a letter to the property
owner in violation, giving them a time period to comply
before the City steps in and performs the required maintenance
at the property owner’s expense. Please call City
Hall at 297-6041 to report a property that is not being
maintained or where unsafe/unhealthy conditions exist.
I
have received a Belle Meade traffic ticket. What are
the procedures for payment or traffic court?
Call Court Clerk
at 298-1223. the Clerk can reference your ticket and provide
information on
the amount of your
fine, traffic court dates and procedures, and any other
information you may need to produce such as proof of insurance.
Can I register to
vote at City Hall
Voter registration
is handled through the Davidson County Election Commission.
Phone 862-8800 for more information on where and how to
register. Belle Meade City Hall does have a supply of mail-in
registration forms, but there are specific deadlines when
the Election Commission must receive these forms.
What
is the phone number of the Belle Meade branch of the
U. S. Post Office?
Call 1-800-275-8777
for answers to general postal questions. If you need to
speak with a particular branch office, they will connect
you.
