The Polk City city-wide clean-up event will be Saturday, May 22. The purpose of the City Clean-Up is to help residents dispose of clutter caused by bulky waste. Place all acceptable items at the curb the night before. Do not put on carts or trailers.
Items you may place at the curb:
• Household furniture and other items not normally collected with trash pick up
• Tables, chairs, mattresses, bed frames, dressers, night stands, lights, couches, recliners, cabinets, doors, windows, electronics, carpet (cut down to size), bicycles patio furniture, grills (propane tank must be removed) and swing set (cut down to size).
• Weight limit of 150 pounds per item
• Maximum length of 5 feet (except furniture)
• Electronics will be accepted at the curb: televisions, VCR/DVD, cell phones and computer monitors
Items not accepted:
• Dirt, sod, concrete, brick, asphalt, railroad ties
• Vehicle parts, lawnmowers
• Building materials, Decking materials
• Metal, Chemicals, Gas
• Paint or thinners, solvents, antifreeze
• Toxic materials, radioactive materials
• Compressed gas cylinders
• Hazardous waste
• Ammunition
Appliance and tire drop-off will be May 20 and 21 only between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
This is only for Polk City Residents living within the City Limits of Polk City
These items only accepted at the Maintenance Shop
• Heaters, kitchen appliances, air conditioners, microwaves, furnaces, and washers/dryers
• Five tire limit, vehicle passenger tires only, no rims
For more information about safe, smart waste disposal and recycling options, call 515-244-0021 or visit
www.WhereItShouldGo.com.