FAQs • Council Bluffs, IA • CivicEngage

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Solid Waste

1. How do I sign up for solid waste collection?: Contact the City Treasurer's Office at (712) 890-5316 Monday through Friday between 8:00 am & 5:00 pm to sign up for garbage, recycling and yard waste collection services and to verify your collection day.

2. What is collected in this week’s recycling?: Visit the following link to view the recycling calendar.
Recycling Calendar

3. My recycling, trash and/or yard waste was missed. Who do I call?: Call Waste Connections at (712) 256-2288 to report missed garbage, recycling or yard waste. If you are sent to voicemail, leave a detailed message with your name, address, date and time.
Report a Missed Collection to Red River

4. How do I get a green trash can (Poly-cart)?: Carts can be purchased in a number of ways: Sign up at the Treasurer's Office and pay $92.00. Deliveries are made on the following Friday. Send a note with your name, address and telephone number explaining that you would like a Poly-cart delivered and a $92.00 check made out to the Treasurer’s Office. The check should be sent to 209 Pearl Street, and the Poly-cart will be delivered the following Friday after payment is received. Ask about Poly-carts at the Recycling Center; pay $82.00, and take one home with you. The Recycling Center is located at: 4441 Gifford Road Council Bluffs, IA 51501 (712) 890-5454
Click here for information about a Poly-cart.

5. How do I get a blue recycling bin?: Call the Council Bluffs Recycling Center at (712) 890-5454.

6. How can I properly dispose of my appliances, furniture, etc.?: You probably need a bulky waste or appliance curbside pick-up. Call Waste Connections at (712) 256-2288. Or if you want to bring it to the recycling center, call (712) 890-5454 to find out more information.
Click here for more information about bulky waste.

7. When is my solid waste bill due?: Solid Waste billing occurs quarterly. Bills are distributed every 3 months and are due February 15th, May 15th, August 15th, and November 15th of each year. A $20 late fee shall be assessed for any bill paid after these dates. In addition, unpaid fees that are 60 days late are considered delinquent. All delinquent accounts shall be liened to the property unless the delinquent account is the responsibility of the tenant. The tenant is then subject to a municipal citation and fines up to $830.
Pay your sanitation bill online here.