Utilities

Water and Sewer
Water and sewer service is provided by the City of Cape Girardeau. If you recently moved to Cape Girardeau and need to start a new account, visit the Customer Service Office at City Hall, 401 Independence, or call 573-334-1332 for more information.

Trash and Recycling
Curbside trash and recycling pick-ups for residences are provided by the City of Cape Girardeau. If you live in a single-family home or duplex, you will receive two curbside pick-ups each week: one for solid waste and one for recyclables. Apartment complexes and businesses must use commercial trash haulers.

For more information about pick-up days for your residence, visit Public Works online or call the Public Works Department’s Solid Waste Division at 573-334-9151.

Electricity and Natural Gas
AmerenUE provides electric and natural gas service to Cape Girardeau. For information on rates and starting a new account, call 800-552-7583.

Telephone
To start a new account with SBC , call (800)288-2020 on Monday-Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

To start a new account with Big River Telephone Company , call 573-651-3373 on Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Cable TV
Charter Communications provides cable TV service for Cape Girardeau. To start a new account, call them at 888-871-4485 or visit their office at 623 S. Silver Springs Road, Suite 500.