Contracted Services
Additional Service Providers
The City of Newton provides quality utility services to its residents through its several departments. There are other services that the City does not provide to its residents. These services include cable television, garbage/sanitation services, gas utilities and telephone.
Cable Television
NewWave Communications
Newton residents are serviced by NewWave. NewWave Communications is a cable television, high speed internet, and digital telephone service provider. Cable TV from NewWave Communications offers the most popular channels available today in traditional basic plus state-of-the-art digital formats, premium movie channels, DMX music and pay-per-view channels. Download the NewWave Channel Line-up Guide for Newton.
NewWave’s head office is located in Columbia, Missouri. For more information on current channels and options available to Newton residents, please contact NewWave at (888)863-9928 or visit sparklight.com
Garbage Pickup
Republic Services
Republic Services provides garbage pick-up for the Newton area. Curb side pick-up is provided. Residents need to call before pick-up day if trash is excessive. Major appliances, tires and car batteries are not accepted for trash pick-up.
For more information contact Republic Services at 866.309.1859 or visit republicservices.com
Gas Utility
Ameren
Residents wanting to have their gas utility turned on or off must contact Ameren. A one to two day notice is required for hook-up and disconnection. After they have been contacted, CIPS will set up an appointment to service the residence, turn on the gas and light the pilots in the house. Arrangements must be made prior to the visit to assure access to the residence.
A phone call to the CIPS office is all that is necessary for disconnection or if the customer smells gas or feels that they are suffering from a leak. CIPS will service gas leaks and other emergencies immediately.
To contact Ameren call 888.789.2477 or 877.426.3736 or visit ameren.com/illinois
Telephone
Frontier
Telephone service is provided to Newton customers by Frontier. Residents wanting to have telephone service must contact Frontier to initiate a work service order. Installation of new phone service generally takes one to five business days.
To contact Frontier call (800) 921-8101 or visit frontier.com
