 GRINNELL CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM
Thank you for taking time to participate in the City of Grinnell’s recycling program. If you are new to our program, you may want to call our office at 641-236-2632 to get the information you need to get started.
You are required to have at least one red recycle bin, which is provided free of charge, if your current residence does not already have a bin. If you are in need of an extra bin, or if yours has been lost or stolen, it costs $8.50 to replace. If you have a damaged bin, we will replace it free of charge for the exchange of the damaged one.
It is also required that your red bin be placed within 4 foot of the curb by 7am, and not weighing over 60 lbs on your regular scheduled garbage pick up day to guarantee pick up. If pick up is missed, you may bring it to 1411-1st Avenue, 7am – 4pm Monday through Friday to place in appropriate bins.
Also required is for all recyclables to be sorted into proper categories in brown paper bags or plastic sacks and placed into the red bin with the exception of large cardboard, which must be flattened and placed under the red bin.
ALL RECYCLABLES MUST BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED OF ANY FOOD PARTICLES OR DEBRIS.
Listed below are acceptable and non-acceptable items for our program.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
WHITE/COLORED PAPERS-junk mail, school papers, shred paper, envelopes, hard covered books (with covers removed). Not necessary to remove staples or cellophane from window envelopes.
NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINES-includes glossy inserts and phone books
PLASTICS-numbers 1-7. Not required to flatten but does save space on truck.
TINS (magnetic)-cans and foil. Not required to flatten but does save space on truck.
ALUMINUMS (non-magnetic)-pop cans, cat food cans and foil. Not required to flatten but does save space on truck.
GLASS-clear, brown and green
CARDBOARD-corrugated, cereal/tooth paste/shoe boxes, cardboard egg cartons, brown paper bags. Must be flattened.
MOTOR OIL/ANTIFREEZE-must be placed in sealed container clearly marked as oil/antifreeze and placed beside regular garbage. Do not place in red bin.
BATTERIES-dry cell, household only. To be dropped off at Recycle Plant at 1411-1st Ave, Paul’s Ace, Fareway or Drake Public Library.
NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
CHRISTMAS/GIFT WRAP
STYROFOAM OR PACKING PEANUTS-(even if recycle number is on it)
CELLOPHANE
WAX COATED DRINKING CUPS-milk/juice containers
HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTAINERS OR PLASTIC BAGS (even if recycle number is on it)
PLASTIC FORKS/KNIVES/SPOONS
PLATE GLASS, CERAMICS, CUPS, DISHES, LIGHT BULBS, WINDOWS, BROKEN GLASS-fluorescent bulbs may be wrapped and placed next to trash for collection
PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS-kleenex, paper towels, diapers, toilet tissue or feminine hygiene products.
If violations of the rules are committed, a fluorescent green
Non-Collection Notice sticker will be attached to your bin if
for any reason there is a problem with an item/items that
are not acceptable by our program.
Electronic Recycling Guidelines
Goodwill Industries
The Grinnell Goodwill store located at 230 West Street (across from KFC on Highway 146) will accept all computer electronics, in working condition or not, free of charge. If items are in working condition or can be refurbished they will be used by clients of Goodwill Industries or resold at Goodwill outlets. All drives donated will be degaussed (a process that uses high power magnets to scramble the data) and any to be refurbished will have a 3 pass wipe of the drive. Goodwill Industries uses Dell certified recyclers.
Curbside Pickup: TVs, Monitors & Printers, Fax Machines & Copiers
Residents of Grinnell can arrange for curbside pickup of large e-waste items by the City. They must call the Public Service Department at 236-2632 to arrange for pickup and purchase the appropriate sticker to attach to the item.
- Desktop printer, fax, copier: $10
- Monitors and TVs: $15
County Landfill/Transfer Station
All e-waste can be taken to the county facility for recycling. Items can be dropped off during standard operating hours. More information is available on their website
The following fees apply to listed items:
- Desktop printer, fax, copier: FREE
- Monitor and TVs: $10
Electronic Waste Includes:
Personal Computers
Monitors
Walkman, iPods, MP3 players
Computer Gaming items
Keyboards and Mice
Printers
Copiers and Scanners
VCRs
Stereos
Networking Hardware
Disk Drives
Servers and Mainframes
Audio/Visual Equipment
CB & Ham Radios
Computers Manuals
Software
Televisions
Telephones
Fax Machines
Circuit Boards
Cable and Satellite Equipment
Computer Cables and Wires
Misc. Electronic Equipment
Anytime a snow emergency has been called for the City of Grinnell people may call the City of Grinnell snow emergency hot line number at 641-236-9427. There is a recorded message that will let residents know if the snow emergency is in effect for the City of Grinnell.
When a snow emergency has been declared parking is prohibited on city streets or alleys until snow has been cleared or the emergency has been canceled.
Please be advised that vehicles parked on the street or alley during a snow emergency may be towed at the owners’ expense.
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Hazelwood
Cemetery
Hazelwood
Cemetery Rules and Regulations (Link
to PDF file)
Hazelwood Cemetery
120 First Avenue West
Grinnell, IA 50112
Mike Johnson, Groundskeeper.
Persons with questions or in need of information
on purchasing lots in Hazelwood Cemetery should
contact the Public Service Department. |
