The following information pertains to garbage, recycling and yard waste collection for the residents of Johnston. Other questions may be directed to:
Johnston City Hall
6221 Merle Hay Road
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-2344
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MWA Board Member: Gerd Clabaugh
Garbage
Residential Garbage Hauler: Waste Management of Iowa
Customer Service Number: Waste Management of Iowa, (515) 262-4040
Automated Garbage Collection: Johnston has automated garbage collection . Containers are available in 32-, 64-, and 96-gallon sizes. New residents will inherit the container selected by previous occupants; they may exchange their container for another size at no cost.
- Place your container at least 18 inches from the curb with the metal bars facing the street.
- Containers must be at least 6 feet from permanent structures (including mailboxes, walls, lampposts, vehicles, and utility poles).
- Avoid placing the container near low-hanging tree branches and be sure it's on a level surface.
- Place your Curb It! bin, additional trash items, and yard waste bags at least three to six feet away from your container.
Set Out Day: Same day as Compost It! yard waste and Curb It! recyclables
Set Out Time: By 6:00 a.m.
Special Pickup: Special pickup services are available for physically disabled residents. Call Waste Management of Iowa for more information.
Appliances: Appliances placed at the curb must have additional stickers. Call Waste Management of Iowa to schedule an appliance pick-up, find out which appliances are included, applicable fees, and where stickers can be purchased.
Curb It! Residential Recycling
Curb It! Hauler: Waste Management of Iowa
Customer Service Number: Waste Management of Iowa. (515) 24-GREEN (47336)
Set Out Procedure: On your regular garbage pickup day, place your Curb It! cart at the curb. View the cart placement guidelines to ensure easy collection. Carts will now be picked up every other week, based on the color of your cart lid. View the calendar to see your collection schedule.
Compost It! Yard Waste Recycling*
Compost It! Hauler: Waste Management of Iowa
Customer Service Number: Waste Management of Iowa, (515) 262-4040
Set Out Day: Same as garbage day, April through November
Set Out Time: Same as garbage and recyclables
Set Out Procedure: Curbside; your yard waste bags must be at least three feet away from your garbage container.
Per Bag Rate: $1.55 ($7.75 for bundle of five)
Brush Bundle Rate: $1.10 sticker must be attached to each bundle. Brush bundles must be no more than 18 inches in diameter and no more than four (4) feet long. Bundles cannot weigh more than 40 pounds. Each bundle must have a Compost It! sticker attached.
*Premium Compost It! Johnston participates in MWA's Compost It! Premium Yard Service Program. You can purchase your cart for a one time fee of, $80 and then your annual sticker is $100. For more information about ordering a cart, please contact Marci Santi at 727-7772 at msanti@ci.johnston.ia.us.
