Ankeny trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Private subscription — choose hauler: Ankeny Sanitation 515-964-5229, Aspen 515-974-1400, Garbage Guys 515-707-3866, Walters 515-432-2866, Waste Connections 515-265-7374, WM 515-265-5267. Verified 2026-10-15 · ankenyiowa.gov |
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| Curbside | MWA: by 7 a.m. collection day (FAQ). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · wdm.iowa.gov |
| Recycling | City bills Metro Waste Authority Curb It! Biweekly on garbage day — / 515-24-GREEN; 96-gal cart (48-gal optional). Verified 2026-10-15 · ankenyiowa.gov |
| Bulk | Hauler-specific large item fees; city Spring Cleanup Days at Ankeny Sanitation 7002 SE Delaware (proof of residency). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · ankenyiowa.gov |
| Hauler | Resident-chosen licensed hauler + MWA recycling (city-billed). |
| Contacts | MWA 515-244-0021; city 515-965-6400. Verified 2026-10-15 · ankenyiowa.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
MWA: by 7 a.m. collection day (FAQ).
Where
Per MWA cart guidelines.
Limits
Tricky Six contaminants not in recycle cart (city recycle page).
Not allowed
Food-contaminated recyclables, plastic bags in Curb It!
Bags
Garbage per hauler; recyclables loose in green cart.
Verified 2026-10-15 · wdm.iowa.gov
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- Trash
- Private subscription — choose hauler: Ankeny Sanitation 515-964-5229, Aspen 515-974-1400, Garbage Guys 515-707-3866, Walters 515-432-2866, Waste Connections 515-265-7374, WM 515-265-5267.
- Recycling
- City bills Metro Waste Authority Curb It! Biweekly on garbage day — 515-244-0021 / 515-24-GREEN; 96-gal cart (48-gal optional).
- Bulk pickup
- Hauler-specific large item fees; city Spring Cleanup Days at Ankeny Sanitation 7002 SE Delaware (proof of residency).
- Curbside: when
- MWA: by 7 a.m. collection day (FAQ).
- Curbside: where
- Per MWA cart guidelines.
- Curbside: limits
- Tricky Six contaminants not in recycle cart (city recycle page).
- Curbside: brush
- Hauler yard waste; leaf drop events in fall.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Food-contaminated recyclables, plastic bags in Curb It!
- Curbside: bags
- Garbage per hauler; recyclables loose in green cart.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- City code for improper storage — hauler enforcement.
- Holidays
Not yet confirmed. Check your city.
- Hauler
- Resident-chosen licensed hauler + MWA recycling (city-billed)
- Contacts
- MWA 515-244-0021; city 515-965-6400
- Find your day
- Not yet confirmed
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: ankenyiowa.gov
Bulk: ankenyiowa.gov
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: wdm.iowa.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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