Compost Recycling

How do I receive compost collection each week?
The City collects compostable materials curbside on the same day as your garbage collection at a cost of $4.00 per month for the months of April - October. A special green compost cart is required and one can be purchased through the city at a cost of $70.00. If compost collection service is discontinued and later you decide to re-establish service, a fee of $20.00 plus the $4.00 per month charge will be assessed to your account. Compost carts will be collected only street side, no alley collection. NO PLASTIC BAGS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE COMPOST CART. City ordinance requires compost carts to be removed from the street side after collection.

What about leaf collection in the fall of the year?
A city wide leaf collection will be held each fall from mid-October to mid-November. A schedule will be announced in the newspaper and local radio stations for this collection. Leaves will be collected curbside during this time period in paper compostable bags only!

Can I haul my grass and leaves myself?
A drop-off site has been established for the disposal of grass clippings, garden waste, leaves and other soft compostable materials. It is located at 1400 West 8th Ave next to the Street Department Shop. The hours of operation will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. (Late in the season as the days become shorter the hours of operation will change to 4:30 - dusk.) and Saturday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. (This is open from April through October) This schedule is based on the weather.

The landfill also accepts compost materials free of charge during the following hours of operation. Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm and Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. The landfill will close at 7:00 pm on Tuesdays from April 1 through September 30.

What do I do with tree branches?
Tree branches are considered garbage and should be cut up and placed in your garbage cart for collection or hauled out the landfill. There will be a charge for tree branches disposed of at the landfill.