FY2022

REFUSE COLLECTION OPERATIONS Iowa City’s curbside collection programs are designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of our community by providing prompt and safe curbside collection of waste materials. Our programs are designed around sustainable principles that promote waste reduction and ensure that items are disposed of properly. Garbage, recycling and organics collection is administered by Resource Management staff within the Public Works Department. Services are provided, by City Code, to single-family homes up to four-plex multi-family residential properties. Crews provide curbside pickup of garbage, recycling, organic waste, bulky items and appliances to 16,250 households. Staff also provides senior residents and persons with disabilities carryout service to whom document need. The Refuse Collection budget is organized into five activities: Refuse Collection Administration Resource Management Administration oversees division policies, procedures, budget and manages Landfill Operations and Refuse Operations personnel. Refuse Collection Operations Wheeled carts have been delivered to almost all customers, making the collection process safer, cleaner and more efficient. Weekly pick-up is provided for the monthly rate; additional stickers can be purchased for bagged trash. Yard Waste Collection Yard waste such as grass, leaves and garden residue is collected in a 25- or 95-gallon cart provided by the City, paper yard waste bags, bundles, and in residents’ own containers (20-35 gallons). Food waste can be placed in City-provided carts or in residents’ own containers (20-35 gallons). The use of residents’ own containers will be phased out by the end of fiscal year 21. Carts will continue to be ordered and delivered as demand continues and budget allows. Residents are also encouraged to reduce food waste and compost their own yard and food waste. Curbside Recycling Collection A 65-gallon recycling cart is provided for each single-family residence and each multiple unit dwelling of four units or fewer. The carts provide capacity for residents to recycle safer and cleaner and for more efficient collection. Residents may also use three City drop-off sites located throughout the community. White Goods/Bulky Items Special item collection is available via appointment; additional fees apply and are charged on utility bills. Items included in the program include furniture, electronics, appliances and tires. Customers are encouraged to donate still-usable items to local second-hand stores.

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