Automated Trash Pickup FAQs

Who will receive the new trash containers? Residential garbage customers of the City of Spirit Lake, in residential areas.  If a multi-family complex is using a dumpster, it will continue to use a dumpster. When will I receive my trash container and how much will it cost? Containers are being delivered during the week of…

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City Automated Waste Collection System Ready to Launch

On Friday, May 18 the City of Spirit Lake received delivery of its new automated sanitation truck from Elliott Equipment Co. of Grimes, Iowa.  The truck will be put into use commencing the week of June 4 as the City transitions to residential automated garbage pickup.  The City Council has been studying the benefits of…

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Green Waste Site will open May 5

City of Spirit Lake and City of Orleans residents (those who live within the City limits and/or are residential water customers) will be able to use the green waste site commencing Saturday, May 5. The site will be open the following hours: Saturdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesdays…

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Spring Cleanup Days – guidelines for residents

The City of Spirit Lake has designated May 7-10 as Cleanup Days within the City when residential customers may dispose of items not normally picked up by the sanitation department. Spring clean up days will coincide with resident’s normal day of garbage pickup. TAGS will be required for all white goods, electronic items, car and…

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