Recycling in Yellow Bins

1. Recycling bins are available at City Hall, there is no charge. However, if you should move, please return the bins to City Hall. If not returned, a $15 charge will be assessed to your final water bill. If the yellow bin is lost or stolen, there is a $15 fee. NO STICKER IS NEEDED for this bin.

2. Newspaper, Magazines, Phone Books, Junk Mail, Newsprint with glossy inserts left in, Office Paper, Computer Paper, Chipboard (cereal boxes, etc.) liners removed and flattened: place in a separate sack or in the bottom of the recycling bin.

3. Tin cans: Cleaned, remove label and both ends of can, flatten and put lid in the center of can. Place in separate sack in recycle bin.

4. Clear Glass: Clean, throw lids in regular garbage. Place in separate sack in recycle bin. Do not need to remove paper. No Pyrex, window glass, mirrors, light bulbs, dishes, glasses, or flower pots. Colored glass must be taken to a drop site.

5. Plastic containers #1 through 7. Clean and flattened. Place in separate sack in bin. All lids throw in regular garbage.

6. Cardboard boxes: Flatten and place under yellow recycling bin. The recycling truck will pick them up.

   The City of Coralville will have Mayor's Clean-Up Days two times a year: Spring and Fall. The dates will be announced. Anything too large for bags (mattresses, couches, etc.) are included. No charge.

   Appliances: Refrigerators, stoves or any major appliance, will be picked up the last consecutive Thursday and Friday of each month. There is a charge of $16 per item which will be added to your water bill. Call the Streets Department (351-6154) or the Hot Line (351-7999) to arrange curbside pickup.

   Notes:

   1. Motor Oil - take to the Streets Department, 750 22nd Avenue.
   2. Antifreeze - container is contaminated so please put in the regular trash.
   3. Paint cans - empty cans and spray cans go in the regular trash, and cans with paint should be taken to the Street Department.
   4. Auto tires - call for curbside pickup (picked-up on regular garbage day). Tires will be billed on your water bill: $2 w/o rims and $5 w/rims. Also see Iowa's Waste Tire Collection Program.
   5. Air conditioners, dehumidifiers and microwaves are considered appliances. There is a charge of $16 for each item, billed on your water bill. Please call 351-7999 to arrange pick-up: the last consecutive Thursday and Friday of each month.
   6. TV's and windows should be put out on regular garbage days. There are no charges.
   7. Fence posts and fence - picked up on Mayor's clean-up days only.

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