Sanitation & Recycling
The City of Agency contracts with Waste Management for solid waste collection and recycling. Everyone within the city limits is required to have garbage collection.
For missed trash or recycling pick up, please call the Waste Management Company directly.
Contact Info
Waste Managment
1-800-796-9696
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is Garbage Collection Day?
Garbage Collection Day for Agency is Tuesday. It is advised to put your toter out the night before for collection. Waste Management runs their route early and is not required to come back and pick up items set out AFTER they have been by your residence.
Do Holidays effect the day of garbage pickup?
If your service day falls on or follows one of these observed holidays, your service will be delayed by one day for that week only.
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
How often am I able to put a large item out for bulk pick up?
One bulk item per house will be collected weekly. This item must be prescheduled for pick up by calling Waste Management at 1-800-796-9696.
"Bulk Item" - Large household item that does not exceed 4' x 4' x 2', weigh no more than 60 pounds and can be safely lifted by one person.
How do I dispose of yard/green waste?
Yard/Green waste will not be picked up by Waste Management. Residential yard/green waste may be disposed of at no charge in the compost area at the Wapello County Landfill.
