The City of Pella has announced dates for the annual fall cleanup week. During the week of October 5 to 9, acceptable bulky items can be disposed of by placing them near a curb by 7:00 a.m. on the normal collection day for City of Pella customers. Although most household, bulky waste may be set out for collection, there are certain items that will not be picked up during clean-up week, including but not limited to appliances and electronics.

For more information, call the Pella Public Works Department at 628-1601 or Midwest Sanitation at 628-2610.

Unacceptable Items That WILL NOT be picked up
• Televisions, computers, laptops & any other electronic items prohibited from the landfill.
• Appliances- washers, dryers, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, microwaves, refrigerators, air conditioners, & stoves
• Tires • Automobile batteries and waste oil
• Oil based paint
• Liquid waste or waste containing free liquids
• Waste generated outside the City limits
• Waste generated by non-residential customers, including businesses, churches and schools
• Agricultural waste from farm uses
• Solid waste containing asbestos or any other hazardous substance
• Construction materials

*Those wishing to dispose of any of the above listed items should make arrangements directly with a licensed hauler at their own expense