• Commercial hauler permits 
• Council Bluffs Recycling Center 
• Curbside collection of trash, recycling, yard waste and bulky waste and appliances
• Business recycling 
• Drop-off recycling around town
• Event recycling 
• Household hazardous waste disposal 

• Curbside yard waste collection begins April 1 and continues through November 30.
• Yard waste can be placed in trash cans, Poly-carts or paper yard waste bags (available from area retailers). These can either be clearly marked with a “Y”, or residents can place an orange yard waste sticker on them. Stickers are only available at the Council Bluffs Recycling Center or at the Health Department and City Treasurer’s Office located at City Hall, 209 Pearl Street.
• Recycle more in Council Bluffs! Council Bluffs curbside collection and drop-off sites at the grocery stores are now accepting #1 - #5 plastic containers and cartons! See the carton recycling video below!
• For missed collections of curbside garbage, recycling or yard waste or to schedule a bulky waste pick-up, call Red River Waste Solutions at 712-256-2288 or click here to file a request or concern.

Additional Solid Waste Information

• Bagged mulch is now for sale at the Council Bluffs Recycling Center! Natural mulch is $3.00 per bag and colored is $3.50 per bag.
• For the Loess Hills Sanitary Landfill near Malvern, call 712-624-8039.