Iowa City, IA Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Iowa City, Iowa — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Iowa City, IA follows Weekly collection - set-out by 7 a.m. collection day; day-by-address via city lookup (site blocked to fetchers)..
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Iowa City services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Weekly collection - set-out by 7 a.m. collection day; day-by-address via city lookup (site blocked to fetchers). | Provider: Iowa City Resource Management (city-collected). |
| Recycling | Weekly curbside in the blue-top cart (single-stream); drop-off also at East Side Recycling Center. | Provider: Iowa City Resource Management. |
| Yard waste | Weekly curbside compost in the yellow-top cart during season. | Provider: Iowa City Resource Management. |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Set-out window — Carts curbside by 7 a.m. on collection day; do not place at curb before 5 p.m. the previous day.
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Iowa City Resource Management (city-collected) | |
| Recycling | Iowa City Resource Management | |
| Yard waste | Iowa City Resource Management |
Common questions
The things Iowa City residents ask most.
What carts does Iowa City collect?
Weekly curbside with green-top (trash), blue-top (recycling) and yellow-top (compost) carts; bulky items by scheduled pickup.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from facts about Iowa City's curbside program (three-cart weekly system).
Population 75,678 · Sources: www.icgov.org · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.