If a holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the rest of the week will be pushed back a day. For a Thursday holiday, service would be on Friday, and Friday service would be Saturday. For holidays on Saturday or Sunday, there are no delays.
Residential Waste Service in Ely, IA
Recycling & Trash Pickup
Ely has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.

Holiday Schedule
Check for holidays that may affect your service
Service Guides & Instructions
WM provides a 96 or 64 gallon cart for weekly trash collection. Rates vary based on cart sizes selected. To view your specific service day, please click here, enter your address and select "Verify.”
Place container on the street with wheels against the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep container at least three (3) feet from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.
All trash should be bagged. Do not overfill your container – the lid must close tightly. Overflow and materials outside may be subject to additional charge or will not be collected.
Acceptable items include standard household trash like food waste, chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags, and textiles (donate if lightly used).
Non-acceptable items include construction waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.
For new service starts, please contact Ely City Hall at 319-848-4103.
If containers were curbside by the specified time and were not emptied, report a missed pickup by contacting Ely City Hall at 319-848-4103.
Additional 96 and 64 gallon carts are available for a fee. To add a container or to change your service, please contact Ely City Hall at 319-848-4103.
To view your eligibility to request a container repair or replacement, please visit our support article, scroll to the "Residential” section, click "Get Started,” and enter your address.
Questions? Unable to submit your request? Please scroll to the bottom of the article to ”Request Help”.
Local Waste Management Services
Communities across North America trust WM for residential waste and recycling services.
At WM, we take the utmost care in everything we do — from collecting your trash and recycling on time to defining the future of sustainable waste management. WM is more than your waste services provider. We're your neighbors — proudly serving our community while taking care of our planet.
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