City of Coralville Trash Pick Up: Residential Curbside Collection Services

References

• City of Coralville Garbage Services
• Coralville Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste

Effective waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community. The City of Coralville provides comprehensive trash pick up services designed to meet the needs of single-family and duplex residents, ensuring efficient and convenient waste collection throughout the area.

Trash Pick Up Schedule in Coralville

The City of Coralville uses an automated curbside pickup system that offers residents reliable weekly trash collection. Residents are provided with city-owned trash carts in two convenient sizes:

• 35-gallon trash container
• 65-gallon trash container

Collection Guidelines

Collection Days

• Residents can view the specific garbage and recycling collection days on the city’s collection days map
• Check your specific neighborhood schedule for precise pickup times

Collection Timing

• Set out garbage no earlier than 6:00 pm before pickup day
• Place cart out by 7:00 am on pickup day to ensure collection

Residential Trash Collection Requirements

Cart Placement Rules

• Wheel cart to the curb
• Place cart handle facing your house
• Ensure lid opening faces the street
• Close the lid completely
• Position cart at least four feet from recycling cart or mailbox
• Place within three feet of the back of the curb
• Position at the bottom of driveway or in grassy strip between curb and sidewalk

Important Restrictions

• Do not place cart in street, on sidewalk, or behind parked cars/trees
• Avoid placing cart on snowbanks during winter
• Remove cart from curb after collection

Extra Trash and Special Pickups

For additional trash beyond your regular cart capacity:

• Purchase $3 single-use garbage stickers
• Limit of one additional tagged bag per week
• Stickers available at:
  1. Coralville City Hall
  2. Hy-Vee (8th St location)
  3. Hy-Vee (Crosspark Rd location)

Special Large Item Pickups

• Schedule curbside pickup for:
  • Appliances
  • Electronics
  • Tires
  • Oversized items

Seasonal and Holiday Services

Mayor’s Clean Up Week

• Occurs twice annually
• Free pickup of large items (some restrictions apply)

Holiday Schedule

• Special holiday garbage and recycling schedules available
• Collection typically continues as scheduled

Yard Waste and Composting

• Weekly curbside yard waste collection
• Seasonal collection schedule
• Winter collection available upon request
• State law prohibits yard waste in regular trash

Utility Billing

• Monthly utility accounts for trash services
• Rates available on the city website
• Cart remains property of the city

The City of Coralville offers comprehensive, resident-friendly trash pick up services designed to keep the community clean and efficient. By following guidelines and understanding the collection system, residents can ensure smooth waste management and contribute to a cleaner environment.

For specific questions or additional information, contact:

• Eric Fisher, Streets & Solid Waste Superintendent
• Phone: 319.248.1740
• Location: 750 Camp Cardinal Blvd., Coralville, IA 52241