The following information pertains to garbage, recycling and yard waste collection for the residents of Polk City. Other questions may be directed to:
Polk City City Hall
112 Third St.
Polk City, IA 50266
(515) 984-6233
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MWA Board Member: Tim Rhoades
Garbage
Polk City has subscription garbage collection in which each resident contracts individually with a garbage hauler. The following companies provide residential services in Polk City:
Residential Garbage Haulers:
- Ankeny Sanitation, (515) 964-5229
- Walter's Sanitary Service, (515) 432-2866
- Waste Connections of Iowa, Inc., (515) 265-7374
- Waste Management of Iowa, (515) 265-5267
Residents should contact the above companies for information on:
- Garbage collection rates
- Pickup days and times
- Large item (furniture, appliances, etc.) pickup procedures and fees
- Yard waste collection and fees
- Special pickup for elderly or disabled residents
Spring Cleanup Events: Spring cleanup is held once each year. Call City Hall for more information.
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) 265-5267
Set Out Day: Wednesday, April through November
Set Out Time: No later than 6:30a.m.
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: Polk City participates in MWA's Compost It! Premium Yard Service Program. You can purchase a 96-gallon cart for a one time fee. Contact Polk City City Hall at 515-984-6233 to order your cart. Once you have ordered your cart you must purchase a $100 annual sitcker. Stickers can be purchased at City Hall. For more information about Compost It!, please contact Sharon Nickles at 515-984-6233 or snickles@polkcity.org.
*If your yard waste was missed, please contact your hauler.
