City Of Ankeny: Tree, Branch And Leaf Recycling Events For Ankeny Residents

Press release from the City of Ankeny:

09/30/2021 10:38 a.m.

The City of Ankeny is offering fall Tree and Branch Recycling as well as Leaf Collection events for residents residing within the city limits during the months of October and November.

• Tree and Branch Recycling
  Saturday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  Ankeny Maintenance Facility, 211 SE Lorenz Drive

• Leaf Collection Days
  Oct. 23 – Nov. 21, 24/7
  Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center, 1220 NW Prairie Ridge Dr

Tree & Branch Recycling
Trees and branches must have a trunk size no larger than 8" in diameter and no smaller than 1” in diameter. Larger sizes will not be accepted because of its inability to be recycled through the chipper. Tree roots, stumps and other yard waste material will not be accepted because it may clog and jam the chipping machine. Residents are asked to have the cut end of their branches stacked at the end of their vehicles for easy removal. 

Leaf Collection Days
This four-week program allows Ankeny residents to dispose of leaves free of charge. The designated site for leaf collection is the Prairie Ridge Family Aquatic Center, 1220 NW Prairie Ridge Dr. 

The leaf collection site is open for leaf disposal 24 hours a day. City crews will assist residents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays only. Leaves collected in yard waste bags are permitted, and may be disposed in the containers provided. Plastic bags and other containers shall be removed by the resident following leaf disposal. This recycling event is just for leaf collection. Please check with your private trash hauler regarding other yard waste disposal options.

Participation in these events is restricted to Ankeny residents living within the corporate city limits. There is no fee, however participants will be asked for proof of residency.

Visit https://www.ankenyiowa.gov/our-city/departments/public-works/operations-division/recycling-events for additional information including a list of what items are not accepted at each of these events.

This press release was produced by the City of Ankeny. The views expressed here are the author’s own.