Get Rid of Your Junk (Finally) During Urbandale's Spring Cleanup

Time to haul that junk out of your garage and take it to the curb.

Urbandale Spring Cleanup will be held April 15-18, giving residents a chance to get rid of those items that normally are not collected through regular trash service.

All items must be placed on the curb by 6 a.m. on your collection day.

However, there are a few exceptions and things to remember.

Yard waste must be placed in a Compost It! bag or in a bundle with a Compost It! sticker attached.

All discarded appliances must have a sticker attached to it. Stickers are available for $15 at Urbandale City Hall, 3600 86th St.

Although tires are not accepted, residents may drop them off at the Public Works Department, 9401 Hickman Rd., from April 23-28. Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The following items will not be accepted:

• Concrete
• Bricks
• Railroad ties
• Paint
• Oil
• Vehicle parts
• Dirt or sod
• Batteries
• Toxic, combustible or explosive materials
• Large amounts of construction debris

If you have questions or need more information, contact the Department of Engineering or Public Works at 515-278-3850, or email engpw@urbandale.org.