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Bulk trash & disposal updates — Ames, IA
What changed lately in how this city handles bulk trash, drop-off and recycling — with the official source on every line.
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Ames prepares for 10th Rummage RAMPage to keep items out of landfill, raise money for nonprofits
Source: KCCI
What this means for you: City cleanup days fill up fast and only run a few times a year. If you miss the window, the pile is yours until the next one.
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Aging resource recovery plant prompts switch to recycling in Ames
Source: WHO13.com
What this means for you: Recycling routes and accepted items shift with contracts. If your item is refused at the curb, a hauler can still route it properly.
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What can you recycle when Ames' new curbside program starts in July?
Source: The Ames Tribune
What this means for you: Recycling routes and accepted items shift with contracts. If your item is refused at the curb, a hauler can still route it properly.
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