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Garbage & Recycling

Garbage Can Sizes

The City of Rock Valley offers two sizes of garbage containers. The large can is 96 gallons and is $22.89 per month. The small can is 48 gallons and is $15.60 per month.

To set up garbage pick-up or switch the size of your garbage can, please call 712-476-5707.

Printable Garbage Schedule

Recycling

The City of Rock Valley offers two sizes of recycling containers. There is a 48-gallon container or a 96-gallon container. There is no charge for recycling containers and we encourage residents to recycle as much as possible.

  • Paper
  • Cardboard
  • Metal
  • Plastic (#1-#7)

  • Alkaline batteries & cell phones
  • CD's and DVD's
  • Dinnerware or glassware
  • Diapers and pet waste
  • Clothing, textiles, & shoes
  • Foam containers
  • Medical supplies and sharps
  • Fluorescent bulbs, CFL's and incandescent
  • Kleenex, tissues & toilet paper