DELAWARE County, Iowa
Trash & Recycling Pickup in Earlville, IA
Weekly curbside pickup for City of Earlville residents. Reliable, local, and straightforward. Live outside city limits? Ask about rural service.
PICKUP DAY
Thursday
Set out time
6:00 AM
Recycling
Every other week
What’s included
Your Earlville service at a glance
Kluesner Sanitation picks up trash and recycling every Thursday in Earlville, IA. Have everything out by 6:00 AM. Routes can run early.
- Weekly trash pickup, every Thursday
- Recycling every other week, on Thursday
- Spring cleanup day: 1st Saturday in May
- Fall cleanup day: 1st Saturday in October
- Bulk item pickup on cleanup day
- Extra bag tags are sold at City Hall.
recycling guidelines
What goes in your recycling cart
- ACCEPTED
- Cardboard (broken down flat)
- Metal cans (rinsed)
- Plastic bottles & jugs (rinsed)
- Paper & newspaper
- NOT ACCEPTED
- Glass of any kind
- Plastic bags or film
Bulk item pickup for Earlville residents
Bulk items are picked up on the city cleanup day only.
City-wide cleanup
Cleanup days in Earlville
Drop-off
Where to take it
Fri: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sat: 7:00 AM–11:00 AM (summer only, usually mid-April to Nov. 1)
Additional services
More services available in Earlville, Iowa
Roll-off dumpster rentals
Commercial services
Rural service
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What if my pickup date falls on a holiday?
If your pickup day falls on a major holiday, your pickup may be delayed. We’ll post any schedule changes on our Facebook page and website ahead of time.
How do I start trash service in Earlville?
Earlville residents sign up and are billed through the city. Contact Earlville City Hall to get started. Kluesner Sanitation handles your actual pickup once you’re enrolled.
What size cart do I get?
64-gallon can, provided by Kluesner Sanitation. Additional cans are billed through our office.
Do I need to bag my trash before putting it in the cart?
Yes. All trash must be placed in garbage bags before going into your cart. This keeps loose debris from spilling during collection.
What if my trash or recycling gets missed?
Call our main office at 866-525-4506 during normal business hours. If the miss was our fault, we’ll be back to collect it. Missed pickups are collected on Friday.
How can I reach Kluesner Sanitation?
Our office is open Monday–Thursday 6:00 AM–4:30 PM and Friday 6:00 AM–3:00 PM. Call 866-525-4506 or send us an email at office@kluesnersanitation.com.
Where should I put my cart on pickup day?
Place your trash and recycling carts at the curb line by 6:00 AM on Thursday. Please keep your carts at least 3 feet apart. Our trucks use an automated side-arm, so make sure there’s enough clearance on both sides of the cart.
Do you pick up appliances in Earlville?
Appliances are handled as bulk items. Bulk items are picked up on the city cleanup day only.