When do the new trash rates in Asbury start?

The updated rates under Section 1 take effect on July 1, 2026.

How much will homeowners pay for curbside trash and recycling?

Each residence served by curb pickup will be charged $17.00 per month for one refuse and one recyclable container.

What is the charge for an extra apartment building pickup?

An apartment building that needs an extra weekly pickup will be charged $500.00.

Where can I buy garbage tags and how much do they cost?

Garbage tags cost $1.25 each and may be bought at City Hall or designated private businesses.

May 17, 2026 Ordinance: Asbury, IA

ORDINANCE NO. 3-2026 CITY OF ASBURY ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 105, COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND YARD WASTE HERETO OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF ASBURY. Section 1. Section 105.16 “Rates” to be replaced as follows: The collection and disposal of refuse, recyclable materials and/or yard waste materials as provided by this chapter are declared to be beneficial to the property served or eligible to be served and there shall be levied and collected fees therefor. 1.The following charges for solid waste and/or recyclable materials collections shall be assessed each month by the City: A.From each owner or occupant of a residence served by a curb pickup collection at such property each week, whether the service is utilized or not, $17.00 for one refuse container and one recyclable container. B.From the occupant of each apartment one collection at such property each week, whether the service is utilized or not, $17.00 for one refuse container and one recyclable container. The apartment owner shall be liable if the occupant does not pay the fee. C.For each apartment building receiving common refuse container service and pickup collection once per week, whether the service is utilized or not, $ 17.00 per apartment unit. D.For each apartment building receiving common refuse container service and pick up collection that needs an extra pick up per week, the charge is $500.00. E.The fee for each additional garbage tag is $1.25. One garbage tag is good for one (1) pickup for one (1) container/garbage bag/miscellaneous small item. Garbage tags may be purchased at City Hall or at private businesses designated by resolution of the Council. F.The fee for non-utilization of containers is $35 per week. Section 2.Repealer Clause. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 3.Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section 4.Effective Date: Section 1 Rates will be effective July 1, 2026. PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of May, 2026. Elizabeth Bonz, City Administrator 1t 5/17

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