Curbside Garbage
Collection Days
Algona curbside collection day is Thursday.
Containers Out by 6 am
Collection times may vary as routing schedules change, and so it is very
important to have all containers at the street by 6 am. We
appreciate your cooperation.
When possible, trucks with robotic arms will lift, empty and replace the
carts without the drivers leaving the trucks, reducing safety hazards
and traffic congestion.
Weight Limit 65 Pounds
(Overweight containers
will not be emptied)
- Cans, bins, bundles and carts up to 32-gallon size
are lifted and emptied by
hand. For your safety and the safety of your
collectors, please limit each
32-gallon unit to no more than 65 pounds.
- Larger carts are lifted
mechanically, and are limited to 180 pounds.
Garbage Container Options
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Click
here
Extra Garbage
There is an an additional
charge for each extra bag or
container (32-gallon, 65 lb. limit) that doesn't fit
in your garbage container with the lid closed. If
you often have extra garbage, you may want to
increase your garbage container size to avoid
overflow and extra garbage charges.
Bulky Items
Bulky items like mattresses, appliances,
console televisions, furniture and building
materials can be picked up by special
arrangement. Contact
WM
Customer Service or call
800-592-9995 (M-F 7 am - 5 pm, SAT 9 am - 1
pm).
Temporary Garbage Services
Large containers are available for
temporary projects such as remodeling
and construction. Contact WM Customer
Service or 800-592-9995 (M-F 7 am - 7
pm, SAT 9 am - 1 pm).
Reduce Your Garbage Costs!
Garbage rates vary according to cart
size.
Recycling
and yard
waste collection can
help reduce your garbage enough that you
may be able to order a smaller size and
lower your garbage bills.
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Garbage Service is
Required
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local ordinance requires all residents
to subscribe to garbage and recycling
collection in order to maintain public
health, prevent public litter, and
preserve natural resources.
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