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1. Who do I contact if I have a sewer problem or if I notice a sewer problem somewhere?

Contact the Public Works Department at 520-432-6002 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday to report a sewer problem.

If a sewer problem occurs during a weekday before 8 a.m. and after 5 p.m., or on a weekend or a holiday, please contact the Police Department at 520-432-2261 to report the sewer problem.

Wastewater personnel are ready to respond to any sewer problem 24 hours a day. Please keep in mind, if the Wastewater Personnel determine the sewer problem to be private, you are responsible for contacting a plumber to perform or repair the work.

2. Does the City of Bisbee have a recycling program?

You can drop off aluminum cans, newspaper, magazines, and cardboard for recycling at the Cochise County Transfer Station on Tovreaville Road. Read our recycling flyer for more information. Recycling Program Flyer (PDF)

3. Where can I get information on where someone is buried in Evergreen cemetery?

Contact the Public Works Department at 520-432-6002 for assistance in locating graves. If you can provide us with the date of death of the deceased it assists us with our search. Once we locate the gravesite we will provide you with a map showing the location. You may also find cemetery information on the Bisbee Museum website. Bisbee Museum Website

4. Can I reserve a burial plot at the Evergreen Cemetery ?

Unfortunately, due to the limited space available before the cemetery reaches full capacity, we can no longer sell or reserve plots in advance for later use.

The city does make an exception for those who have a spouse buried in Evergreen Cemetery. In these cases a space may be reserved next to the deceased spouse so that husband and wife may be buried side by side.

5. Do I need permission from the City of Bisbee to do anything to a gravesite?

Yes, an ordinance was passed in June of 2001 requiring a permit from the City of Bisbee, Public Works Department be issued before any type of permanent structure such as curbing be constructed or installed on any gravesite at the cemetery. This is to help ensure curbing or other structures will not encroach onto neighboring graves.

Contact the Public Works Department to obtain this free permit. Please contact the Public Work Department at 520-432-6002 for more information. Permanent Structure Permit Application (PDF)

6. How do I know if I need a permit to use a park or other city property?

A permit is required for picnics, outings or gatherings involving 50 or more persons. Outings can include contests, exhibits, performances, circuses, spectacles, fairs, shows, stunts, demolition or box car derbies, rodeos, motor vehicle races / events, liquor and / or beer consumption or sales, firework displays, fund raising or similar events. In order to reserve any park, facility or public right-of-way to the exclusion of others.

Many of these events require that insurance coverage be provided showing the city as an additional insured. A Public Works Right-of-way Permit is available to download or can be picked up on the 2nd floor at City Hall. The form needs to be notarized and approved by City Council which meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Public Works Right-of-way Permit Application (PDF)

7. How far in advance do I need to submit my Public Works Right-of-way Permit?

City Code requires permits to be received a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the event. This is to ensure sufficient time for the request for a permit to appear before Mayor and Council for approval. City Code (PDF)

8. How will I know if my permit has been approved?

To determine if your permit application has been approved, please contact the Public Works Department at 520-432-6002 following the council meeting. You will be contacted however, if there is a problem with the permit.

9. Are there fees associated with using the parks?

Yes, the fees depend on the services you request and the type of event. Contact Lorena Valdez at 520-432-6002 for additional information.

10. When do you need a Special Event License?

A Special Event License is required for any temporary commercial activity which is open to the general public for purchase of merchandise or vending of goods. Examples of these activities are swap meets, arts and crafts fairs, street fairs and street vendors. Special Event License Application (PDF)

11. How do I rent the city pool for a party?

A Swimming Pool Facility Rental/Use Permit must be submitted a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the event. The pool is available during the normal summer schedule Monday through Saturday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. A rental fee plus personnel costs will be charged. Insurance is required. Pool Facility Rental / Use Application (PDF)

12. Where can I go to find out more about activites in Bisbee?

The City of Bisbee's Visitor Center official website has information about activities and events in the area. Bisbee Visitor Center Website