Trash, Recycling, Yard Waste
Collected on Wednesdays
Trash:
- Cart is to be at curbside by 7:00 a.m. with 4 feet clearance.
- Garbage may not exceed 33 gallons (40 pounds).
- One additional bag only on top of cart, must have 1 pink tag and up to 35 gallons, 40 pound weight limit.
- Tags are available to purchase for $3.00 each at City Hall
For a copy of the 2021 garbage bin notice, please click here
Recycling
- One cart for all recycling. Do NOT need to separate.
- Cardboard must be broken down and put in cart.
- Do not place cardboard next to your bin.
- Cart is to be at curbside by 7:00 a.m. with 4 feet clearance.
- Plastic Bags and Styrofoam are not recyclable through curbside pickup.
- Plastic bags can be returned to local businesses for recycling.
- Johnson County residents have options for dropping off recyclable materials that cannot be placed into your curbside bin. For the list please visit: www.icgov.org/recycling
For details on using curbside bins, please click here
For a copy of the 2021 recycling bin notice, please click here
Yard Waste
- Must have a yard waste bag for a 30 gallon capacity with 40 lb. weight limit. Each bag is $1.65 each. Available to purchase at City Hall.
- Yard waste, garden debris, and leaves must be in a bag.
- Do not dump your leaves in the city burn pile.
- Grass clippings should be composted. If not, please place in a yard waste bag and tagged with a yard waste sticker.
- Residents within city limits may haul branches to the burn pile.
- City Brush pile is not open to businesses.
- No dumping leaves, grass clippings, or mulch/wood chips.
- Brush pile is located on the corner of Oak Ave and Swisher View Dr SW.
- If the gate is locked, please do not toss branches over the fence. Residents may pick up the key during city office hours.
Questions: Contact city hall at 319-857-4539 or Johnson County Refuse 319-665-4498.