Public Health Department
Welcome to the official website for Council Bluffs Department of Public Health. Feel free to browse our section for more information about our department. The department provides health support to the City of Council Bluffs. This includes:
- Animal Control
- Board of Health
- Environmental Health
- Public Health Nursing
- Solid Waste Management
Mission
The Mission of the Council Bluffs Department of Public Health is to improve, protect and promote the health, the environment and the well-being of residents in our community.
Vision
We will respond to public and environmental health issues with innovative solutions. The health of our community is dependent on many factors and we will involve individuals and organizations who will work together toward a vision of shared responsibility for a healthy community.
News & Announcements
General Environmental/Public Health Information
- Next Board of Health Meeting – September 4, 2013
- 5:00 pm
- City Hall
209 Pearl St.
Mayor's Conference Room, located on the first floor
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Weed and Solid Waste Liens
Recycling and Solid Waste News
- Curbside yard waste collection begins April 1 and continues through November 30.
- Yard waste can be placed in trash cans, Poly-carts or paper yard waste bags (available from area retailers). These can either be clearly marked with a “Y”, or residents can place an orange yard waste sticker on them. Stickers are only available at the Council Bluffs Recycling Center or at the Health Department and City Treasurer’s Office located at City Hall, 209 Pearl Street.
- Recycle more in Council Bluffs! Council Bluffs curbside collection and drop-off sites at the grocery stores are now accepting #1 - #5 plastic containers and cartons!
- For more information about recycling, yard waste, and solid waste, visit the Solid Waste Management Division.
Animal Control News
- Be sure that you know what is required to have a dog or a cat in the City of Council Bluffs by reading about and obtaining dog and cat licenses.
