Community Trash Pick Up

At Hawkeye Sanitation in Howard County, we take great pride in our trash pickup services. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that the refuse is collected promptly and disposed of properly, keeping our communities clean and safe. We understand that this seemingly simple job requires attention to detail and care to get it done right. That's why we have a team of trained professionals who take great care in collecting and disposing of the trash.

Our trash pickup services are available to both residential and commercial clients. We offer a range of options to meet your needs, including curbside pickup and dumpster rentals. With our reliable and efficient services, you can rest assured that your waste will be collected and disposed of properly.

Helpful Garbage Pickup Information

These guidelines apply to all communities where we provide garbage pickup service.

  • There is a 3 bag per pickup maximum for garbage before additional charges are added. Containers shall not weigh more than 60 pounds.
  • Items not picked up with garbage: Corrugated cardboard, tires, TVs, appliances, yard waste, batteries, paint, oil, Freon containers, toxic or poisonous materials, computers, wire, fence posts, bricks, iron, cement chunks, animal carcasses, fertilizer, sharps and ballasts..
  • Charges for additional items – please call for info.
  • Extra garbage charges assessed by the driver
  • Quarterly bag rate for rural pickups
  • For all Howard County and Winneshiek County and Clayton County rural routes, and all stops in Minnesota, please have your garbage out to the curb by 4:00 A.M.
  • For all in town routes, please have your garbage out to the curb by 7:00 A.M.
  • In the event of a schedule change due to holidays, etc., we may begin garbage pickups before 7:00 A.M. Please adjust accordingly.

Proper Disposal

We believe that proper disposal is essential to keeping our communities clean and safe. We follow all state and local regulations for waste disposal and take extra precautions to ensure that hazardous materials are disposed of properly.

Communities We Serve

  • Abel Island 
  • Chester 
  • Clayton 
  • Clayton County 
  • Cresco 
  • Decorah 
  • Elkader 
  • Elkport 
  • Fort Atkinson 
  • Garber 
  • Howard County 
  • Lime Springs 
  • Osterdock 
  • Prolivin 
  • St. Olaf 
  • Volga 

Contact us today to learn more about our services.

563-547-3828
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