Garbage & Recycling
Everything you need to know about trash collection, recycling schedules, yard waste, and special disposal options in Epworth.
Collection Schedule
Garbage Pickup
- Every Tuesday — weekly collection
- Containers must be at the curb by 7:00 AM
- 40 lb maximum per bag
- Handles facing the street
Recycling Pickup
- Every other Tuesday — bi-weekly collection
- Containers must be at the curb by 7:00 AM
- See accepted recyclables list below
Additional Fees & Stickers
Stickers and tags are available for purchase at City Hall.
| Item | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Garbage Bags | $1.00 | Red sticker — purchase at City Hall |
| Yard Waste Tags | $2.00 | Yellow tag — purchase at City Hall |
| Appliances | $10.00 | Refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc. |
| TVs & Monitors | $15.00 | Televisions and computer monitors |
Accepted Recyclables
- Newspaper and inserts
- Magazines and catalogs
- Office paper and mail
- Cardboard (flattened)
- Cereal and food boxes
- Plastic bottles (#1 and #2)
- Milk jugs and detergent bottles
- Aluminum and tin cans
- Phone books
- Paper bags
Prohibited Items
- Hazardous waste or chemicals
- Motor oil and automotive fluids
- Batteries
- Paint (liquid)
- Medical or pharmaceutical waste
- Tires
- Construction debris in excess
- Electronics (except with fee — see below)
- Glass (not accepted curbside)
Burning Season
Epworth residents may burn yard waste during the designated burning seasons. Only yard waste is permitted — no household garbage, construction materials, or other debris.
Spring Season
March 15 – April 30
Fall Season
October 1 – November 15
Glass Recycling
Glass is not accepted for curbside pickup. Please use one of the drop-off locations below.
- Dittmer Recycling — dedicated glass recycling facility
- HyVee & Theisens — purple collection bins in parking lots
Questions About Collection?
Contact Kluesner Sanitation directly for scheduling questions, or reach out to City Hall for sticker and tag purchases.