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Fall Yard Waste Disposal The leaves are starting to fall and the urge to begin cleaning up lawns and preparing gardens for the winter season is upon us. The City of Cedar Falls provides several options to assist with the collection and disposal of fall yard waste. Home composting is encouraged for those who are fortunate enough to have the necessary space. For those who do not have the means to home compost, the following options will be provided: ■ Cedar Falls yard waste carts will be picked up free of charge on Mondays during the month of October and November. Carts will be collected as often as possible from November 1st through November 12th, 2010. ■ Biodegradable paper yard waste bags will be picked up curbside during the weeks of November 1 12, 2010. Yard waste bags can be purchased at the Transfer Station for $0.50 per bag. Biodegradable paper bags purchased from area retailers are also acceptable. ■ The Transfer Station accepts yard waste on a daily basis. Yard waste will be accepted free of charge during the month of October and November.
Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the Seasonal Compost Facility for the disposal of yard waste. This site is conveniently located north of the river and across the railroad tracks on East Main Street. Materials processed at this site are recycled for public use as well as for various parks and public works projects. Those who use yard waste carts are reminded not to overload their carts. The weight limit is 250 pounds. Please do not put dirt, sod, or ashes in the yard waste carts. Remember to place your yard waste cart at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection. Yard waste collection goes to a call-in basis beginning December 1, 2010 through April 1, 2011; the fee for this is $7.00 each time the yard waste cart is emptied. Yard waste bags are to be used as a supplemental collection method during the “free” collection period only. Bags will not be collected any time other than the designated free collection period. The weight limit for paper biodegradable bags is 50 pounds. Operating hours for the Transfer Station are 7 am – 6 pm Monday thru Friday, and Saturday, 8 am – 3 pm Questions regarding the options for the spring yard waste collection may be directed to the Cedar Falls Public Works Department at 273-8629.
Leaf Vacuum Service Cedar Falls residents have the option to utilize a “Call-In” Leaf Vacuum Service. This service is offered during the months of October and November. Residents who are interested in this disposal option should pile their leaves directly behind the curb between the street and sidewalk for collection. Residents must then call the Public Works Department at 273-8629 to request the vacuum service. The cost for this service will be $50 per visit.
Seasonal Compost Facility This facility is open during the months of October and November for residents to dispose of yard waste and tree trimmings. Hours for the facility are Monday thru Friday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, and Saturday 8:00 am – 3:00 p.m.