Garbage Collection

The City of Bettendorf collects residential garbage using fully-automated collection vehicles. This program allows the city to provide more efficient service and reduce overall collection costs. In order for the program to work effectively, the city needs the cooperation of every household. Please follow the guidelines below to ensure that your garbage collection goes smoothly. 

• Set the cart out by 6:00 a.m. on the designated collection day.
• Arrows on lid should point toward street.
• Place cart near the curb, on the curb, or at the edge of the driveway.
• Garbage must be in the cart with the lid completely closed.
• For health and sanitary reasons, bag all garbage before putting it into the cart.
• Leave an arms length of clearance around the cart - do not set the cart directly next to a recycling cart, a vehicle, telephone pole, or mailbox.
• Eliminate overflow - make sure there is the right size cart on hand.

Cart Placement is Key! Where and how to place the cart is key to success. If the cart is obstructed by a vehicle or other object, the collection driver has to get out to the truck to move the cart in order to empty it. This costs time and money. The truck's mechanical arm needs unobstructed access to "reach out" to the cart. So, please remember these three (3) rules:

• Park It
• Point It
• Give It Space

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