Large items are picked up each week day under the following conditions:1. Appointments must be made for this service by calling the Public Works Department, (319) 273-8629, between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm (Monday through Friday).A listing of the items you wish to have picked up MUST be given to the office and placed on your curb no later than 7:00 am. We schedule large item pick up on your refuse pick up day. Appointments are limited to ten (10) stops per day.
2. Couches, chairs, recliners, carpet, carpet padding, sinks, toilets, television sets, mattresses, box springs, doors, windows, disassembled swing sets, outdoor grills, gutters, downspouts (cut into lengths no longer than eight (8) feet) and bicycles may be placed at the curb for pick up for a $5 per stop fee. This charge will be added to your monthly utility bill.
3. There is an additional $7.50 fee for such items as washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, water heaters, dishwashers, de-humidifiers, air conditioners, computers and microwaves. Fees for automobile tires off the rim is $2.50; auto tires on a rim are $5; truck tires are $6.50 and a truck tire on the rim will be billed at $9. These charges will also be added to your monthly utility bill.
4. All items to be picked up must be listed with the Public Works Department. If not listed, items will not be picked up.
The Public Works Department office is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. You may reach the Public Works Office at (319) 273-8629 during office hours.