HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 2019 Utility InsertWhen it rains in Iowa City, water passes over roofs, streets, parking lots and other land
surfaces picking up pollutants such as oil, chemicals, pesticides and eroded soil along the
way. Any pollutant that is directed into the stormwater drainage system bypasses any
treatment and flows directly into our waterways and to those downstream from us. This
creates hazards for people, wildlife, and the environment. Protecting stormwater quality
keeps our waterways healthy and preserves wildlife habitat.
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a federal program that
regulates stormwater discharge into waterways. To comply with the federal requirements,
the City of Iowa City received a permit to discharge stormwater and develop programs to
reduce the discharge of pollutants carried by stormwater into our local waterways.
Iowa City is required to manage stormwater
For additional information, visit www.icgov.org/stormwater
Meet your new recycling cart
PICK UP TIPS:
• Close cart lids completely and face arrows toward street
• Place carts on a flat surface by 7 a.m. with 4 ft of clearance around it
• Return carts to your storage area at the end of the day
• Do not paint or write on the cart
• Do not remove the cart from your home
Most curbside customers should have received a new blue-lidded, 65-gallon recycling
cart. If you did not receive a cart, or have a duplicate, call 319-356-5151. Customers can
keep their old blue, 18-gallon bins or return them to the City of Iowa City.
Styrofoam, glass, plastic bags/wrap/film, and shredded paper are not accepted.
For more info and to view a full list of accepted materials, visit icgov.org/recycle.