Yard Waste Collection The City of Cedar Falls offers automated yard waste collection yearround. Residents are charged $10 each time the cart is emptied. During April, October, and November, the carts are collected for a reduced fee of $5 per dump. Carts should be placed to the curb for service by 7 a.m. on the day of collection, and removed no later than 8 p.m. July through September 2022, yard waste is collected every other week as follows: Yard waste IS collected on: July 11, 25; August 8, 22, 29; and September 12, 26 NO yard waste collected on: May 30, July 4, and September 5 December through March service is provided on a call-in basis. To schedule a pick-up, call 319-273-8629.
Yard Waste at the Transfer Station—524 State Street Monday–Friday 7 am–5:45 pm Saturday 8 am–2:45 pm The Cedar Falls Transfer Station accepts yard waste exclusively on Mondays. They also accept yard waste in smaller quantities throughout the rest of the week. There is a charge of $29.50/ton or $0.75/bag. A $7 minimum fee applies for quantities under 400 lbs. As we work to keep our community looking beautiful, we need your help! Please remember grass should not be more than 8 inches in height according to the Cedar Falls City Code. Always dispose of grass clippings properly and do not discharge them into storm sewers, trails, municipal sidewalks, drainage easements, storm sewers, outside of your property line, etc. Never dispose of clippings into the streets as they can be dangerous for motorcyclists. To contact City Code Enforcement if you see a violation or if you have questions, please call 319-268-5186. Thank you for being a good neighbor!
Please put your cart out on the makeup day prior to 7:00 a.m.
Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule REGULAR DAY. . . . . . . . . . . . RESCHEDULED DAY Monday, July 4, 2022. . . . . . . . . No Yard Waste Collection Monday, September 5, 2022 . . . . No Yard Waste Collection Thursday, November 24, 2022. . . Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Friday, November 25, 2022 . . . . . Wednesday, November 23, 2022 Friday, December 23, 2022 . . . . . Thursday, December 22, 2022 Monday, December 26, 2022. . . . No Yard Waste Collection Monday, January 2, 2023. . . . . . . No Yard Waste Collection 4 Summer 2022
Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Drop-off Event—September 17 REGISTRATION REQUIRED The Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission is partnering with the City of Cedar Falls to sponsor a household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronics drop-off event to properly dispose of cleaning supplies, lawn and garden chemicals, LED and fluorescent bulbs, and related materials and electronic items from all Black Hawk County residents. The event will be held on Saturday, September 17 (rain or shine) from 9 am–2 pm at the City of Cedar Falls Public Works Complex, 2200 Technology Parkway. Businesses are not permitted to participate. Fees may apply. Volunteers will unload items for you. Registration is required to reduce wait time and vehicles idling. Registration is anticipated to open August 26, and close at 3 pm on September 16. To register and for additional details visit WasteTrac.org. Acceptable Items Include: To make this community event • Household cleaners, mercury possible, approx. 40 volunteers thermometers, LED/fluorescent (age 16+) are needed to assist bulbs, etc. with directing traffic, surveying • Liquid lawn and garden participants, and unloading items. products including fertilizers, Two volunteer shifts are available: herbicides, and pesticides • Automotive batteries and 7:45 am–2 pm OR 7:45 am–12:15 pm. chemicals such as engine To volunteer, contact John Foster cleaners, brake fluid, waxes, etc. at jfoster@wastetrac.org or call • Hobby products including stains, 319-234-8115. Find more details varnishes, paint removers, at WasteTrac.org/volunteer. adhesives, etc. • Propane tanks and other flammables • Electric items like vacuums, holiday lights, power tools, humidifiers, lamps, etc. • Flat panel TVs/computer monitors and other audio-visual equipment including stereos, VCR’s, DVD players, game systems and speakers • Computer equipment including towers, laptops, tablets, and other handheld devices. All hard drives are shredded after the event. • Each vehicle may bring two Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) containing devices for free; additional CRTs are $5 each (with no limit). Please bring exact cash only. Bills larger than $20 will not be accepted. CRTs are TVs/computer monitors with a big bump in the back. Not Accepted: • Paint, laundry detergents, soaps, cosmetics, and medications • Automotive oils, oil filters, and antifreeze • Grills, lawn mowers, tires, or non-hazardous waste • Fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, radioactive materials, asbestos, or ammunition • Any container larger than 5-gallons (no drums) • Appliances (including microwaves, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, water heaters, refrigerators, etc.) • Items from schools, businesses, farms, non-profits, or governmental entities • Find tips for managing these materials (and more) at: WasteTrac.org/FAQs Residents interested in participating should register and view the list of accepted items at WastetTac.org/fall-drop-off-event or call the Waste Trac Education Team at 319-266-8722 BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15. Previous events served 400 residents, resulting in the collection of over 75,000 pounds of electronics for recycling! The next event will be in Waterloo in Spring 2023. Visit WasteTrac.org/spring-drop-off-event for more details as the event approaches.
