Moving companies in Owensboro, KY.

Local services and rules

Moving to Owensboro: who to call and what the city asks.

Owensboro lets residents place leaves out for curbside pickup year-round, either bagged or in containers weighing 30 pounds or less. The city trash carts remain the property of the City of Owensboro and are left at the property when residents move. The Drop-Off Recycling Center at 1401 W. 7th Street is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Snow, street signs and the street sweeper

Private driveways and entrances are the responsibility of the residential owner, occupant, community association or business for snow removal. It is unlawful in Owensboro to pile snow so that it blocks or covers street signs, culvert inlets and outlets or other drainage structures.

The street sweeper follows the same zones as leaf collection.

Owensboro Municipal Utilities for power, water and fiber

Owensboro Municipal Utilities (OMU) provides electricity to homes and businesses in the community. OMU also lets a new resident start, stop or move electric and water service. Water treated by OMU serves residents and businesses across Owensboro, Daviess County and portions of neighboring counties.

OMU charges a connection fee for water and electric service, and a deposit may be required. Most homeowners who provide proof of ownership are not required to pay an OMU deposit.

OMU offers residential fiber internet. A new resident starts or manages it by calling 270-926-3200.

Collection day and cart clearance

A resident can find the collection day by typing the address into the city Information Map. Automatic collection requires 4 ft. of clearance all around the cart.

Bulky items and the Daviess County Transfer Station

The Sanitation Department collects bulky items, and residents are asked to contact it in advance because of service delays. Bulky items must be placed curbside; crews are not allowed to drive into alleys or onto the property.

Leaves or limbs can be taken to the Daviess County Transfer Station at 2129 Grimes Ave. for free disposal with a current Sanitation bill and photo ID.

Owensboro Public Schools and Daviess County Public Schools

A family new to Owensboro Public Schools or transferring from another district goes to an OPS school to complete online registration.

Daviess County Public Schools has a New Student Enrollment page with suggestions for parents moving into the district.

Owensboro Transit System and GRITS

The Owensboro Transit System (OTS) runs city buses six days a week. OTS provides ADA Paratransit Service through the Green River Intra-County Transit System (GRITS).

Daviess County Public Library cards

Daviess County residents 18 years or older may apply for a Daviess County Public Library card online. In-person card applications are made at the library Application Desk with a government-issued photo ID.

Flood determinations and the Ohio River

Owensboro has a history of flooding, particularly along the Ohio River and its tributaries. A flood determination for a property can be requested from the Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission at 270-687-8650.