Garbage and Recycling
Garbage Services
Residential customers shall be provided with a toter or toters from the City’s contracted garbage hauler and use of these toters is mandatory. Orange City Sanitation is contracted to remove non-recyclable materials.
Orange City Sanitation
710 Ohio Ave SW Orange City, IA 51041
712-737-2645
https://www.ocsanitation.com/
The size/number of options for toters are as follows:
1 – 65 gallon toter
2 – 65 gallon toters
1 – 95 gallon toter
2 – 95 gallon toters
If you need a larger garbage bin for your weekly pick-up, you are welcome to upgrade at any time for an additional charge on your monthly utility bill. Please call City Hall at 712-707-4885.
If additional containers are set out for pickup, they must be labeled with a garbage tag that may be purchased at City Hall or Orange City Sanitation for $1 each.
If you have large items such as furniture or appliances, please call Orange City Sanitation at 712-737-2645 and coordinate arrangements with them directly. It is illegal to drop off anything outside of their business hours and/or without checking in with the office first.
Garbage pickup (green container) is scheduled weekly. Click here to find your scheduled day.
Please leave your container(s) with your address when you move.
Recycling Services
Orange City Sanitation is contracted to remove recyclable materials. A 65 gallon blue recycling toter will be provided. To upgrade sizes please call Orange City Sanitation at 712-737-2645.
Recycle pick up (blue container) is scheduled for the first and third week of the month that your pick up day lands on. Click here to find your scheduled day. If you have extra cardboard, you may drop off during Orange City Sanitation’s business hours after checking in the front office.
Please leave your recycling container with your address when you move.
Guide to Recycling
Items that can be recycled
Cardboard
- Beverage Boxes
- Cereal Boxes
- Food Boxes Without Food Stains (E.g. Hamburger Helper Box, Cake Box, Pizza Box)
- Laundry Soap Box
- Shoe Boxes
- Tissue Boxes
Paper
- Computer Paper
- Dry and Clean Newspapers
- Holiday Wrapping Paper
- Junk Mail
- Magazines
- Mixed Paper
- Shredded Paper (place in blue bag only)
Plastics – remove lids & rinse
- Beverage Bottles
- Clear and Colored Plastics With #1,2,3,4,5, 6, or 7 Stamped On Bottom
- Food Containers
- Household Cleaning Bottles
- Individual Cheese Wrappers
- Milk and Soap Jugs
- Potato Chip Bags
- NO PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS
- NO PLASTIC TRASH BAGS
Tin Cans
- Aluminum & Metal cans
- Foil
- Food Spray Cans
- Hair Spray Cans
Materials do not need to be separated. There is no need to remove labels or bands from cans and bottles. Clean only enough to prevent odors.
Items that cannot be recycled
Food & Paper Waste
- Frozen food & juice boxes
- Dirty paper plates, cups & napkins
- Food waste (uneaten food)
- Tissues & toilet paper
- Paper Towels
- Wax paper
Plastic
- Styrofoam & packing peanuts
- Plastic utensils, plates
- Disposable baby & adult diapers
- Garden hose
- Landscape plastic & tile material, PVC pipes
- Medical supplies and sharps
- CDs, DVDs
Glass
- No glass will be accepted due to possible contamination of other materials.
- Food-grade glass can be brought to the glass recycling bins located on Concord Avenue south of ACE Hardware.
- CFL & Fluorescent light bulbs are accepted at the Northwest IA Area Solid Waste Household Hazardous Material Regional Collection Center by appointment.
Textiles
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Pillows & Blankets
Batteries & Cell phones
Due to fire hazard- no batteries and cell phones will be accepted at the Recycling Center. (But are accepted at the Northwest IA Area Solid Waste Household Hazardous Material Regional Collection Center by appointment). Additionally, the City of Orange City sponsors an E-Recycling event twice a year for disposal of these items.
Residential Electronic Recycling
The Cities of Orange City & Alton co-sponsor a free e-recycling program twice a year (spring and fall). All citizens of Orange City and Alton who would like to utilize the e-recycling program will need to go to the City Office to pick up a free tag. You will need one tag regardless of the number of items. If you do not have a tag, you will be asked to provide identification.
Please note: this service is for residential use only. For commercial electronic recycling please call xxx-xxx-xxxx.
The following items are accepted:
- Computer monitors
- CPU’s
- Keyboards
- Printers and mouse(s)
- Smaller batteries
- TV’s
Can & Bottle Redemption
Cans and bottles can be donated to the Pride of the Dutchmen Band at all local grocery stores. Redemption centers can be found in the neighboring communities of Le Mars and Sioux Center.
Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous materials (HHM) are corrosive, flammable, toxic, or reactive. Any products that have labels with DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION may also be HHM.
Every year, Orange City and Alton join with Northwest Iowa Area Landfill to sponsor a household hazardous material recycling. This annual event alternates location between Orange City and Alton every year.
Accepted Materials
- Degreasers
- Waxes and polishes
- Solvents
- Lacquers and thinners
- Caustic household cleaners
- Spot & stain removers
- Pesticides & herbicides
- Oil based paint
- Latex paint*
*Unusable latex paint received will be charged a $1/gal fee. Unusable latex paint is of poor quality and cannot be reused. Completely dried latex paint can be disposed of with your regular garbage. Mixing it with cat litter, sawdust, or wood chips will help to dry out latex paint.
Prohibited Materials
- Ammunition and explosives
- Needles
- Empty containers
- Radioactive materials
- Fire extinguishers
- Compressed gas cylinders
- Pharmaceuticals
HHM Advice
- Always follow the product’s use, storage, and disposal label directions.
- Never store HHM in food containers.
- Make sure lids are tight and secure on all stored HHM
- Buy only as much product as you think you will need.
- Try to use it all for its intended purpose.
- Always use labels!
Northwest Iowa Landfill
Northwest Iowa Area Landfill consists of all the incorporated and unincorporated communities within Lyn, Osceola, Sioux, O’Brien, and Clay counties. In cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, they have established this facility to provide residents with a local disposal of household hazardous materials.
This service is free for all residents within the service area. However, user fees may be assessed for small quantity generators. Call 712-324-4026 to determine if your business would be categorized as a small quantity generator.
For more information on Household Hazardous Materials, please refer to Northwest Iowa Area Landfill HHM or to set up an appointment with Northwest Iowa Area Landfill call 712-324-4026.