The following information pertains to garbage, recycling and yard waste collection for the residents of Altoona. Other questions may be directed to:
Altoona City Hall
407- 8th St. SE, Box 338
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-5136
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
MWA Board Member: Stacey Warren (Board Chair)
Garbage
Residential Garbage Hauler: Waste Management of Iowa
Customer Service Number: Waste Management of Iowa, (515) 262-4040
Automated Garbage Collection: Altoona has automated garbage collection. Each property is supplied with one 96-gallon container. To receive an additional container or for repair or replacement, call the City of Altoona.
- 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: Residents south of railroad tracks-Monday. Residents north of railroad tracks-Tuesday.
Set Out Time: No more than 12 hours before regular scheduled pick up day. Containers must be removed from curb 12 hours after pick up.
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 for more information.
Spring Cleanup Events: Spring cleanup is held once each year. Call City Hall for date and time.
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; 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-Attach a sticker 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.
Brush Drop-Off: Residents can drop off brush on the first Saturday of each month from April to November from 8 a.m. to noon at the Waste Water Department at 1108 8th St., SW. For more information, call City Hall.
If your yard waste is missed, please call your hauler.
