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The containers issued to you remain City of Newton property and must not be painted or altered in any way. The City has the serial numbers of the carts assigned to your address on file. If you need to identify your carts, we suggest you use an adhesive label.
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No. The carts are assigned to your address. Leave them behind where we can access them when you move, and we will pick them up and prepare them for re-issue. We will deliver carts to your new address when you have your water turned on in your name. If you don’t receive them within a couple of days, give us a call to let us know. In some instances, there may already be carts at your new address so we will not deliver new ones.
If it is a physical challenge for you to get the large cart to the curb, we have some smaller trash carts available, or you may be eligible for walk-up service. Call us for more information at 284-6070.
Check around your neighborhood first. If you haven’t found it, call the Sanitation Division so we can arrange for a replacement.
Although the carts you have are generally large enough to accommodate the average household, we realize that some residents may need more space. Therefore we can issue up to two additional carts for an additional monthly fee. Give us a call if you are interested.
If a cart is damaged by our collectors or through normal wear and tear, it will be repaired or replaced at no cost to you. If it is damaged through neglect or misuse, repair or replacement will occur and the cost will be added to your next service bill. If your cart has been damaged and we have not taken care of repairs, give us a call.
Newton City ordinance requires bagging of all household trash before putting it in the cart in order to reduce litter associated with the collection system.
Trash should be placed within the provided containers. Particular events such as holiday celebrations may generate excess waste. In these situations, excess trash may be bagged and set out alongside your cart, allowing at least 3 feet of clear space for automated loading.
Did you put it out by 7 a.m.? Although it may seem as though the trucks arrive about the same time each week, there are not set schedules for the drivers, and routes do change. If this was not the problem, and there was no note from the collector explaining why they couldn’t pick it up, please call the Sanitation Division, and we will do what we can to correct the problem. We cannot issue a credit to your bill for a missed collection.
Your collection day depends on the neighborhood you live in.Click hereto see the route map. If you are in a multi-family complex, your pickup days were established with management when subscribing for the service.
The Sanitation Division operates a bulky item pickup service that residents can use to dispose of furniture, appliances, televisions, tree limbs and other large items. There is a $10 fee that will be added to your next City utility bill. Contact us at least one day before your next trash collection day to schedule the service. Some restrictions apply. More information
The City also offers up to two free landfill coupons per year for eligible utility customers who are able to haul their items directly to the Harvey County Transfer Station. Each coupon is good for one free load. More information
The Sanitation Division has several 10-cubic-yard roll-off Dumpsters that can be rented to residents who have large amounts of debris to dispose of.More information
No. Materials generated by a contractor are specifically excluded from collection by the Sanitation Division. This includes construction and demolition waste, roofing materials, trees and brush, landscaping materials or any other waste materials. You or your contractor will need to make other disposal arrangements.