Our recycling is loaded into trailers and taken to a processing facility where it is sorted and processed to be used as raw material for the creation of new materials. The importance of recycling is growing rapidly as expensive landfills reach capacity and new locations are needed. The City of Spencer started recycling in 1990, by handing out clear plastic bags and has progressed to the automated collection system we have today. Curbside Recycling
Residential recycling (blue bin) is collected weekly on alternating sides of town as indicated on the calendar. Put your blue cart at the curb, 5 feet free from obstructions. https://spenceriowacity.com/residents/garbage-recycling/
Residential garbage (gray bin) is picked up as follows:
Monday – North of W 4th Street and west of Grand Avenue
Tuesday – North of E 4th Street and east of Grand Avenue
Wednesday – South of East and West 4th Streets. Please keep these items out of your gray bin: Cardboard, yard waste (tree and grass trimming, etc.), batteries, electronics, household hazardous and medical waste, light bulbs, lumber, big durable plastics like lawn furniture and kids toys, explosive or hazardous materials like ammunition, liquids in containers. Contact the transfer station to learn how you can dispose of these items. Help us decrease the amount of items going into our landfill by filling your blue bin with recyclables first! Transfer Station Drop-Off Location (Garbage and Recycling Center)
The TRANSFER STATION is located at 3101 West 18th Street
Hours Of Operation
Monday-Friday 8AM – 4PM
Saturday 8AM – 1PM
Effective December 1, 2020
Northern Plains Landfill
The Landfill only accepts residential solid waste from waste haulers, private individuals are not allowed to bring household garbage directly to the Landfill. To arrange for pickup of your garbage, please contact a hauler in your area. To learn more about the landfill visit the Northern Plain Landfill webpage. Tree and Grass Site
The Grass/Brush Site is located
North of W. 18th Street at 18th Ave. West is
Hours Of Operation
Open 24 Hours a Day
Seven Days a Week
