The following information pertains to garbage, recycling and yard waste collection for the residents of Norwalk. Other questions may be directed to:
Norwalk City Hall
705 North Ave.
Norwalk, IA 50211-1417
(515) 981-0228
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
MWA Board Member: Dave Murillo
Garbage
Residential Garbage Hauler: Waste Management of Iowa
Customer Service Number: Waste Management of Iowa, (515) 262-4040
Automated Garbage Collection: Norwalk has automated garbage collection. Each property is supplied with one 96-gallon container. To receive an additional container or for repair or replacement, call Waste Management of Iowa.
- 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: Wednesday
Set Out Time: By 7:00 a.m.
Special Pickup: Special pick-up services are available for physically disabled residents. Contact Waste Management of Iowa for more information.
Appliances: Appliances placed at the curb must have additional stickers. Call (515) 262-4040 to schedule pickup, 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: Regular garbage pickup day, April through November
Set Out Time: Same as garbage and recyclables
Set Out Procedure: Curbside
Per Bag Rate: $1.55 ($7.75 for a bundle of five)
Brush Bundle Rate: $1.10 sticker must be attached. 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.
*Norwalk participates in MWA's Compost It! Premium Yard Service Program. For more information about ordering your cart, please contact Jo Snyder at 981-0228 extension 208 or josnyder@ci.norwalk.ia.us.
