Garbage & Recycling

Regular Garbage Services

Everyone within the community is required to have garbage collection. The City of Slater contracts with three outside waste management companies (Ankeny Sanitation, Garbage Guys, & Waste Management) for solid waste collection; however, it's up to each individual/family to contact the companies to determine which one best suits their needs, and from there, sign up for services with that respective company.  We've included contact information for the three companies below. *If you live in a rental property, please check with your property owner as garbage service may already be included in your rental payment. 

Additionally, everyday recyclables such as paper, cardboard, plastic, and glass that would typically be separated from regular garbage, can now be thrown in the same garbage bag/container as your regular garbage. Everything will be sorted and processed at the Recovery Plant in Ames and turned into energy.

The City of Slater also has can redemption and glass recycling corrals (yellow dumpster) located at the west end of 1st Ave (in front of the City lot); proceeds go to future Park & Rec projects.

Spring Dumpster & Limb Clean-Up Day

The City of Slater will be offering a Dumpster & Limb Clean-Up Day Sat., June 14, 7am-Noon. Drop-off will be at the Public Works building under the water tower. Please check back for updates regarding items that will be permitted/not permitted and any associated fees with those items.

Fall Branch Clean Up & Wood Chipping Day

The City of Slater offers a Fall Branch Clean-Up & Wood Chipping Day in October. Drop-off will be at the Public Works building between 2pm - 6pm. Stay tuned for the October 2025 date via the Slater Scoop, the city's website, and the city's Facebook page.

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Glass Corral

Glass Corral

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Can Redemption Corral

Can Redemption Corral

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