News Flash

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The City of Muscatine has announced that the Compost Facility will remain closed this week due to the cold weather.

“With temperatures staying below freezing, we will see little to no snow melt this week and that will probably not allow anyone to do yard work,” said David Popp, Solid Waste Manager. 

The City will reassess the Compost Facility schedule on Monday (Dec. 8) to determine if it can open for any remaining days of the season. The facility was originally scheduled to close for winter on December 15.

Curbside Yard Waste Collection Will Continue

Residents can place yard waste in paper compostable bags with a City yard waste sticker for curbside pickup on their regular refuse collection day. Collection is available year-round except on holidays. 

“We will continue curbside yard waste collections if anyone is needing to use this service,” Popp said.

To use this service, please follow these guidelines:

1. Only grass clippings, leaves, and garden waste will be picked up.
2. Yard waste must be in 20- or 30-gallon paper bags with a City yard waste sticker.
3. Do not overfill bags (max 50 lbs) and keep them dry.
4. Stickers are for residential yard waste only.
5. Place bags at the curb after 5 p.m. the day before collection but before 5 a.m. on collection day.
6. City of Muscatine Yard Waste Stickers can be purchased at:
   1. Muscatine Transfer Station
   2. City Hall
   3. Public Works
   4. Hy-Vee (both locations)
   5. Fareway

Recycling Collection Update

• Republic Services, Inc., cancelled recycling collection last Saturday due to the weather conditions. This was the rescheduled holiday collection for Friday’s “A” route.
• Residents on that Friday “A” Route will have their recycling collected on December 12 with the option to set our extra recycling next to their bin, as needed, for Republic to collect.
• Residents also have the option of taking their recycling to the Muscatine Transfer Station. 
• To drop off recycling at the Muscatine Transfer Station, 
• Park in the customer parking area next to the Drop Off Center and go into the Transfer station office to fill out the recycling form
• Once the form is completed, residents may remove the items from their vehicle, carry them inside the Recycling Center (through the green door), and place the items in the appropriate bin.

For more information, visit RECYCLING CENTER or call the Transfer Station at 563-263-9689.