Solid Waste Division
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Public Works Department - Solid Waste Division Mission Statement Who We Are What We Do Biography
Mrs. Bramble's most recent employment was as the acting Solid Waste Director/Solid Waste Disposal Superintendent in Spokane, WA. During her sixteen years with that Department, she also served as Laboratory Technician, Hazardous/Infectious Waste Coordinator, and Disposal Operations Superintendent. She has written many articles, including one on the City of Spokane's automated solid waste operations, which was published in the March 2007 American Public Works Association (APWA) Reporter. Mrs. Bramble lives in North Port with her husband, Lennox, who is Utility Director for the City of Venice, FL. They have two children. How to find us What is 'solid waste'? Household Garbage: All kitchen and table refuse, rags, clothing, food scraps, small toys, excess fruit from trees, and non- hazardous items. Bag loose items and place inside the City-issued automated garbage container. Recyclables: Plastic food and beverage containers (#1 through #7 but not #6); aluminum, steel and tin cans; clear, brown and green glass; corrugated cardboard; paperboard; magazines; newspapers and inserts; telephone books; automotive, marine and farm grade batteries; rechargeable batteries and cell phones; and used motor oil. Yard Waste: Tree branches, palm fronds, grass clippings and shrubbery trimmings, cut to less than 4 feet in length for pick-up, and flower bed weeds or clippings. Bulk: Old furniture, lawn furniture, old garbage cans, yard waste, appliances, electronics and items that are too large to fit in an automated garbage container. Hazardous waste or waste generated from a commercial activity is not accepted as bulk. Construction Demolition Debris: Rocks, dirt, sand, concrete, ceramic tile, roofing tiles, drywall, roofing material, wood, doors, flooring, windows, tubs, sinks, carpet and carpet padding, and any item that was at one time permanently affixed to a dwelling. E-Waste: Electronic equipment such as televisions, computers, computer monitors, battery back-ups for computers, scanners, printers and fax machines. White Goods: Major appliances such as clothes washers & dryers, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners, water conditioners, dish washers and water heaters. Hazardous Waste: Toxic, flammable, corrosive and/or reactive wastes that can cause harmful effects when disposed of improperly, such as paint, paint thinner, pesticides, cleaners, automotive products, pool chemicals, propane tanks, and fluorescent bulbs. You may email Public Works Customer Service for non-emergency solid waste issues at SWCustomerService@cityofnorthport.com
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Monica Bramble began her employment as Solid Waste Manager for the City of North Port on June 25, 2007. As Solid Waste Manager, Mrs. Bramble will oversee and be responsible for the operations of the solid waste and recycling collection services for Public Works. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Whitworth College in Spokane, WA. She also earned a Manager of Landfill Operations Certificate from the Solid Waste Association of North America.