What to Know About Fall Yard Waste Pick-Up in Cedar Falls
Fall is here! And in Eastern Iowa, you can tell by the trees and the ground, which is covered in fallen leaves.
As fall colors settle over the Cedar Valley, the Cedar Falls Public Works Department is reminding residents about yard waste collection and leaf removal options available throughout the city.
Cedar Falls Yard Waste Pick-Up Information
The city provides automated yard waste collection using brown carts equipped with radio tags that track service dates and times.
Each time a cart is emptied, a $10 fee is added to the customer’s utility bill. During April, October, and November, that fee is reduced to $5.
Collection typically takes place on Mondays, but between November 3 and November 14, carts will be collected more frequently as staffing allows.
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The public can view the yard waste collection calendar here.
Residents are asked to:
Keep carts under 250 pounds.
Avoid placing dirt, sod, or ashes inside.
Place carts 3–4 feet away from other objects by 7 a.m. on collection day.
Remove carts from the curb by 8 p.m. that same day.
From December through March, pick-up is available by request. To schedule, call Public Works at (319) 273-8629.
What to Know About the Cedar Falls Transfer Station
The Cedar Falls Transfer Station (1524 State Street) accepts yard waste on Mondays and in smaller quantities throughout the week.
The cost is $29.50 per ton, with a $7 minimum for loads under 400 pounds or $1 per bag.
Hours are Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. (last load at 4:45 p.m.) and Saturday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. (last load at 2:45 p.m.). Learn more at the Transfer Stations website.
Cedar Falls Compost Facility Information
The Cedar Falls Compost Facility on North Main Street is open daily through November. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to dusk on weekdays and 8 a.m. to dusk on weekends and holidays.
Residents can drop off organic materials only. No garbage or construction debris is accepted.
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The facility is free for Cedar Falls residents and offers wood mulch and compost at no cost (bring your own shovel to load). Contractors and non-residents are not permitted.
More details are available here.
Leaf Vacuum Service Information
Cedar Falls also offers a user-request Leaf Vacuum Service during October and November for convenient leaf removal.
Fee: $50 per visit
Scheduling: Call (319) 273-8629 to arrange service
Leaf Placement: Rake leaves behind the curb between the sidewalk and the street
Public Works encourages residents to mulch leaves whenever possible, as it provides nutrients for the soil and saves both time and effort.
To learn more about all yard and refuse collection services, visit the city online or call (319) 273-8629.
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