Solid Waste Collection
The City has signed a contract with Wemiga & Lance Refuse to provide the Solid Waste Collection for residents in City Limits. Your route day will depend on your address. Trash collection will take place once a week. Below is a map with information on what day trash pickup is in your neighborhood. Each household will be provided with a 96-gallon can (unless resident requests a smaller bin). Residents can switch to the alternate can size of 65 gallons weekly pickup or 65 gallons once a month pickup. To request the change the resident will need to fill out the form below.
Solid Waste Collection Route Schedule
Each household is billed for Solid Waste Collection on their monthly utility bill.
Collection Rules & Regulations
- Must be at curb by 6:00am.
- Carts must be placed with the handle and wheels facing the house.
- Carts must be 6 feet from any objects.
- Carts must have at least 15 feet of clearance above container.
- Carts must have lids closed.
- No other trash containers will be accepted.
Noncollectable Items
- Grass Clippings, branches & leaves
- Sheet rock, dimension lumber, etc.
- Furniture
- Oil-based paint
- Home & yard chemicals
- Tires
Recycling
Curbside recycling services are provided to the citizens of Mount Pleasant by the Des Moines County Regional Solid Waste Commission. The Solid Waste Commission assesses the City $4.35 per household per month for recycling services. The City passes this cost along to you on your monthly utility bill. The service includes collection of plastics, metals, glass, cardboard and newsprint at the curb once every two weeks. If you live north of Washington Street, your recycling day is Tuesday. If you live south of Washington Street, your recycling day is Thursday. You must use the solid waste Commission’s official recycling container to receive recycling services. The containers are available from City Hall at the cost of $8.00. If you have any questions about the recycling services, you may contact the Solid Waste Commission at 1-800-216-8126.
Area Recyclers also has a manned drop-off location in Mount Pleasant on Wednesdays & Fridays from 8:30am-3pm. The site is located behind the building at 1000 W Washington St, you’ll drive on the west side of the building.
Recycling Schedule 2025 (Tuesday)
Recycling Schedule 2025 (Thursday)