Garbage

All Grinnell residences and businesses are required to have solid waste disposal service, click here to be redirected to the City’s Solid Waste information.

Recycling

Drop-Off location: Public Service Department building at 1411 1st Avenue, click for more information.

• Accepted Materials: plastics #1 and #2, mixed paper, newspaper, magazines, tin and aluminum, cardboard, and shredded paper.  For a complete list see Grinnell’s Acceptable Items on the City’s website.
• Materials NOT accepted: plastic bags, single use table ware, gift wrap, styrofoam.  For a complete list see Grinnell’s Unacceptable Items on the City’s website.

For use by Grinnell residents and businesses ONLY.

Yard Waste

Click for information on the Grinnell Brush and Compost site.  The City also provides free curbside pick up once in the fall and spring.

Household Hazardous Materials

HHM accepted during office hours. Call to make an appointment.
Click for more information on HHM.

Misc

Some universal wastes such as sharps, fluorescent bulbs, and rechargeable batteries are accepted at the Public Service Building, visit www.grinnelliowa.gov for more information on local disposal programs.