FALL SEASON YARD WASTE DISPOSAL OPTIONS Compost Facility— 300 block of East Main Street The facility will be open through the end of November: Monday–Friday from 7:30 am– dusk, and Saturday/Sunday 8 am–dusk. Residents are allowed to bring brush, logs, leaves, garden waste, and grass clippings to the site. Brush and twigs are processed separately from yard and garden waste. Please be observant and deposit materials accordingly. The compost facility is intended for Cedar Falls residential use only. Contractors and non-residents are prohibited from using the facility. Garbage and demolition materials are not accepted at this site. Wood mulch and compost is available to Cedar Falls residents free of charge during normal operating hours. Residents are required to “load their own” so be sure to bring containers and shovels.
Transfer Station— April–October: 7–6 pm (Mon.–Fri.); 8 am–3 pm (Sat.) November–March: 7–5 pm (Mon.–Fri.); 8 am–3 pm (Sat.) The Transfer Station accepts yard waste daily during normal operations; Mondays are reserved for yard waste only. As an alternative, residents are encouraged to utilize the seasonal Compost Facility for yard waste disposal.
Leaf Vacuum Cedar Falls residents may utilize the “call-in” leaf vacuum service offered during October and November by calling the Public Works Department at (319) 273-8629 to schedule an appointment. Prior to this service, leaves should be piled directly behind the curb—between the street and sidewalk. The cost is $50 per visit. Please remember the burning of leaves and grass clippings is prohibited within the city limits under any circumstances and is considered a municipal infraction.
Yard Waste Carts On Mondays from October 2–November 27, yard waste carts will be emptied at a reduced fee of $5 per dump. From November 6–November 17, yard waste carts will be collected citywide as often as possible. During winter months (December–March) yard waste carts are serviced by request. To schedule a pick up, or for additional information regarding yard waste disposal options, please call the Municipal Operations and Programs Department at (319) 273-8629. Residents are encouraged to mulch leaves and clippings. Almost without exception, lawn clippings should always be mulched back into the lawn. The benefits of mulching lawn clippings are too numerous and valuable to ignore—from providing nutrients for the soil, to saving significant amounts of time and money—mulching the lawn clippings just makes sense. They also add valuable organic matter to the soil, similar to leaves mulched in the fall.
Residents, please remember to… • place your yard waste cart at the curb by 7 am on the day of collection. • place carts at least 3–4’ away from other objects. • remove your cart from the curb no later than 8 pm on the day of collection to prevent unwanted service. • not put dirt, sod, or ashes in the yard waste carts. • observe the weight limit of 250 pounds. 4 · Fall 2017
RECYCLE WASTE VEGETABLE OIL Information for users of oil fryers Deep frying has become a popular way to prepare turkey for Thanksgiving meals, but oils and other materials, such as grease, can be a big problem if not handled properly. Fats, oils, and greases are very problematic in the sanitary sewer system, and should not be poured down the drain. Any of these can cause blockages in the sanitary service line to a home or in the city main. If a blockage occurs, a backup in a home can happen— an unpleasant thought, especially during the holiday season. Please be sure these oils are not deposited in the sanitary sewer system and they are recycled or disposed of properly. The City of Cedar Falls Transfer Station offers used vegetable oil recycling to help with proper handling. Waste vegetable oil (WVO) recycling includes any type of liquid vegetable oil used for cooking—canola oil, olive oil, etc. The used vegetable oil is converted into a biofuel additive for diesel fuel. Bacon grease or solid cooking grease (Crisco or other shortening) is not accepted as part of this collection; these should be disposed of in the regular garbage. WVO should not be confused with petroleum based oils. The Transfer Station has been accepting used motor oil for several years which is recycled into new motor oil. Both oil collection points are clearly marked to prevent cross contamination. If you have questions upon arrival at the Transfer Station an attendant will assist you. Other questions can be addressed by calling the Public Works & Parks Division at (319) 273-8629.