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The City has received calls regarding downed trees in town.  We will be working to clear the trees from the streets.  If you need to report a blocked street, please call the city office at 712-472-2553.  We are asking if you have the means to help drag some of the branches, etc. from the street, we would appreciate the help.  Thanks everyone!

Household Hazardous Materials Disposal

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, the City of Rock Rapids will be collecting Household Hazardous Materials.  Collection site will be at the City Shop across the street from the Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities Office, located at 310 South 3^rd Avenue.

This service is only for residents of the City of Rock Rapids.  Cost for collection and disposal of materials is free except for $1.00 per gallon for latex paint.

Acceptable items include degreasers, waxes, polishes, solvents, lacquers, thinners, cleaners, pesticides and paint.  Prohibited items include ammunition, needles, empty containers, fire extinguishers, compressed gas cylinders, radioactive material and pharmaceuticals.

For more information contact the City Offices at 472-2553.

Please be respectful of the times for drop off for clean-up days.  The ONLY time you are able to drop off items is Thursday, May 15, 1-7PM and Saturday, May 17, 8-noon.  Hazardous Materials and Paint are NOT accepted.  We want to continue to be able to provide this to the community, but we need your cooperation on the times when dropping off items.

CLEAN-UP DAYS 2025

Clean-Up days 2025 will be held on Thursday, May 15 from 1:00PM to 7:00PM and on Saturday, May 17 from 8:00AM to Noon.  DROP-OFF AT THE CITY SHOP

Items to be accepted during Clean-up Days include wood scraps and furniture made of wood only, metal items (except appliances), and other non-hazardous waste, such as furniture and carpeting.

Disposal of the following items requires an additional charge:  washer, dryers, microwaves, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, furnaces, water heaters, dishwashers, dehumidifiers or stoves – $25.00; TV – $35.00; computer monitors – $15.00; computer towers – $10.00; computer printer – $5.00.

Certain items will not be accepted as part of Clean-Up Day activities.  These items include garbage, trees, yard waste, recyclable materials, remodeling scraps and debris, demolition debris, and hazardous waste, such as tires and lead-acid batteries.  The City has the right to refuse loads.

Clean-Up Day is for City residents only.  The City will not accept items or materials that come from outside the City.

Residents are urged to clean up the community in other ways, as well.  This includes tidying up of yards, removal of old or abandoned vehicles or equipment, and proper care and maintenance of buildings.

It will be greatly appreciated if everyone will use this event to make a noticeable improvement in the attractiveness, cleanliness and betterment of our community.  Please contact the City Office at 472-2553 for more information.

Tree Dump will be closed on Monday, March 24 and will reopen on Tuesday, March 25.  Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Rock Rapids City Council will be holding a special council meeting on February 28, 2025 at 5:45PM at the Forster Community Building.  Please see the agenda on the website for further information.

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