News Flash

Trash/Recycle/Yard Waste Pick up delayed one day this week

Trash/recycling and yard waste pick up are delayed one day this week due to the Memorial Day Holiday.    Example:  If your normal collection day is Wednesday, it will be on Thursday.  Please have everything out by 6:30 ...

Fourth of July Activities Canceled

Due to coronavirus, most of the Fourth of July activities have been canceled this year except for the annual fireworks display. The Council approved a request from the Urbandale Fourth of July Committee for a $15,000 contribution to put towards the firewo...

CALEA to Assess Police Department; Invites Public Comment

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA), will conduct an assessment from June 2 through June 4 to examine all aspects of the Urbandale Police Department’s policy and procedures, management, operations, and sup...

New Date for Spring Clean-Up

Spring Clean-Up, originally scheduled for late April, has been rescheduled and will take place on the week of July 27 on your normal collection day. Now called Summer Clean-Up, this program will be similar to Spring Clean-Up but there are some important c...

Premium Yard Waste Cart Order Information

The yard waste cart season runs from April 1 - November 30 and is picked up weekly on your collection day.

If you would like to sign up for the 2020 Premium Yard Cart Service the fee is $130.00 ( $105, plus a one-time setup fee of $25). Due to our building...

Saturday Garbage Drop Off in Grimes

In the past, Urbandale Residents may have visited Metro Northwest Transfer Station in Grimes for recycling drop-off, compost purchase, and household hazardous waste appointments. The convenient location has many asking if they can drop-off trash too, and ...

Primary Elections on June 2

Primary Elections in both Dallas and Polk counties will be held as scheduled on June 2, 2020. Due to COVID-19 voters are encouraged to request an absentee ballot and vote from home.

Polk County: https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/auditor/election/news...

Yard Waste Collection Begins on Monday, March 30, 2020

The yard waste collection begins on March 30th on your regular collection day.  Please have all yard waste out by 6:30 a.m.   

• Twigs and branches: each bundle requires a $1.25 green Compost it! sticker and must be smaller than fo...