The following information pertains to garbage, recycling and yard waste collection for the residents of Urbandale. Other questions may be directed to:
Urbandale Engineering and Public Works
3600 86th St.
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 278-3950
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MWA Board Member: Ron Pogge
Garbage
Residential Garbage Collector: City of Urbandale Engineering and Public Works
Customer Service Number: City of Urbandale Engineering and Public Works, (515) 278-3950
Automated Garbage Collection: Urbandale has automated garbage collection. Containers are available in 32-, 64-, and 96-gallon sizes. New residents inherit the container selected by previous occupants; they may exchange their container for another size at no cost. Residents moving into newly built homes should call (515) 278-3950 to order a container at no charge.
- 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: Monday through Thursday
Set Out Time: By 6:30 a.m.
Special Pickup: Special pickup services are available for elderly and physically disabled residents. Call City of Urbandale Engineering and Public Works for more information.
Large Items: Items that do not fit in the container are collected on the second and forth Fridays of each month by appointment only. For information on fees, or to arrange for pickup, call City of Urbandale Engineering and Public Works.
Appliances: Appliance pickup is by appointment only. To arrange for pickup and to learn applicable fees, call City of Urbandale Engineering and Public Works.
Spring Cleanup Events: Spring cleanup event is held once a year; notices are sent to residents in their water bills.
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: The new recycling program with the wheeled carts starts July 1. The new recycling carts will be picked up every other week, based on the color of your cart lid. West Des Moines sets their carts out on black lid week. View the calendar to see your collection schedule. On your regular garbage collection day of black lid collection week, place your Curb It! cart at the curb. View the cart placement guidelines to ensure easy collection.
Compost It! Yard Waste Recycling*
Compost It! Hauler: City of Urbandale Engineering and Public Works
Customer Service Number: City of Urbandale Engineering and Public Works, (515) 278-3950
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 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.
Log and Limb Pickup: The City will collect logs and limbs by appointment only on the first and third Fridays of the month. Call City of Urbandale Engineering and Public Works to arrange for an appointment and for information on fees.
*Premium Compost It! Urbandale participates in MWA's Compost It! Premium Yard Service Program. For more information about ordering a cart, please contact Nicole Lunders at 278-3950 or nlunders@urbandale.org.
