Ida County Sanitations New Trash Cans
All Ida Grovians should have received new garbage cans from Ida County Sanitation (ICS) during the past two weeks. The new system is designed to allow citizens to use one waste receptacle and to roll it to their curb for ICS to mechanically pick and dump the trash into their truck.
Recycling practices have not changed.
“We’ve had good reception to the change and a few bumps in the road,” said Justin Georg, ICS owner and operator. George has had a few questions from customers, and – in an effort to make the transition as easy as possible – offers the answers to all citizens in an FAQ here:
Q. Can I get a smaller can?
A. Yes! We had 50 smaller cans and they have all been used. New cans should be available in 2 – 3 weeks.
Q. Do I have to fill up the can before it will be picked up?
A. No. If you have any amount of trash in the can, it can be set out for collection.
Q. If I damage my can, do I have to buy a new one?
A. If you are responsible for damaging your can and it cannot be used as designed for pick up, then you must buy a can that can be picked up by our trucks. Our can cost $70 at this time. Some hardware stores do sell similar cans. Cans can also be rented through ICS… call Justin Georg at 369.1677. If you need more than one can, you may also buy another.
Q. If I have large items that need to be picked up, what do I do?
A. Call ICS at 369.1677 to schedule pickup; please give ICS a full day’s notice.
Q. If I have further questions about this service, who do I call?
A. Justin Georg, 369.1677. If you have a billing question, please call Ida Grove City Hall at 364.2428.
