Garbage & Recycling
The garbage service in Durant is provided by Oveson Refuse & Recycle, Wilton IA. Garbage and recycling pickup is on Tuesdays of each week. Garbage and recycling must be out by 6:00am, Carts may be put out the night before and removed from the street after pickup. Late set outs will not be collected until your next scheduled collection day. Residents will be informed on changes in pick up day due to holidays in the News & Views.
Garbage Totes & Pricing
Two sizes of garbage totes are available, a 65 gallon cart for $19.00 a month or a 95 gallon cart for $20.50 a month. Extra 65 gallon carts are available to 95 gallon customers who are actively recycling at $3.00 a month. All garbage must be in bags in the garbage tote. All garbage tote lids must be closed, all bags keeping the lid from closing will be left. Place the cart curbside with the opening facing out. Keep the cart at least three feet away from other carts, mailboxes, fire hydrants, low hanging trees and shrubs, parked cars, and utility poles so trucks can easily access the cart.
Bulk Items & Appliance Stickers
Bulk item (items the size of a recliner or smaller) will need a $6.00 sticker purchased from City Hall in order to be picked up by the garbage company. Large bulk items (items larger than a recliner) will require a $15.00 sticker. These bulk items need to be put out on Tuesdays with the regular garbage. Appliance stickers are available for $18.00 and also need to be put out on Tuesdays. Appliances include refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, washers, dryers, freezers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, and water heaters. Refrigerators that are put out must have the doors removed and set beside the unit. Any extra garbage bags outside of the tote require a $2.00 sticker purchased from City Hall.
Yard Waste & Disposal
Service is provided from April 1 st through November 30th for grass, leaves, and garden debris only. Yard waste must be placed in a paper yard waste bag (these can be purchased at any discount, hardware, or home improvement store) with a yard waste sticker that can be purchased at City Hall for $1.00 each. Yard waste bags will be picked up on Tuesdays with regular garbage.
Burning Ordinance
Yard waste burning is allowed from March 15th to May 30th, and September 1st to December 1st. Burning can be done between the hours of 9:00 am-7:00 pm. No burning of garbage is allowed. The use of fire pits is exempt from this ordinance.
Recycling
Recycling is voluntary. One bin is provided and extra bins may be used. No fee. To view accepted recyclable materials click here.