Garbage & Recycling

Metro Waste Authority oversees collection of garbage, yard waste, and recycling for the City of Carlisle.

Through this program management, Metro Waste Authority is a one-stop shop for all questions related to safe, smart disposal, collection questions, or issues.

If you have a questions or concerns, simply call 515-244-0021.

Collection Day

  • Collection for recycling, garbage, and yard waste will be on Tuesdays.
  • Haulers can collect anytime between 6 AM - 6 PM.

Rates

  • With the recent change to our contract, changes were required in rates to cover the cost of these services. To allow for easier adjustment and lessen the impact of the collection rate on your budget, the City Council chose to raise the rates incrementally over the next year.
  • The new monthly rate will be

Date of Change

Garbage Rate

(Per Month)

Recycling Rate

(Per Month)

Total Monthly Increase

July 1, 2022

$10.50

$3.35

$1.00

January 1, 2023

$11.00

$3.85

$1.00

July 1, 2023

$11.50

$4.35

$1.00

  • For yard waste disposal, residents purchase bags, stickers, or subscribe to a cart to cover the cost of curbside collection for yard waste. Collection will occur on the same day as garbage and yard waste so it must be at the curb by 6 AM.

Have questions about service?

Call Metro Waste Authority at 515-244-0021 or email customercare@mwatoday.com.

https://www.mwatoday.com/collection-drop-off/carlisle/

Have questions about rates?

Call City Hall at 515-989-3224.