Spring Cleaning Begins in Pella, Iowa

Residents can dispose of bulky items during annual clean-up week.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:55pm

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The City of Pella, Iowa is kicking off its annual Spring Clean-Up Week on March 30th, allowing residential customers to conveniently dispose of bulky items that don't fit in their regular garbage totes. Participation is limited to those who have the authorized city-issued bins, and pick-up will occur on normal collection days.

Why it matters

Spring Clean-Up Week provides an opportunity for Pella residents to declutter and properly dispose of larger household items, helping to maintain the community's cleanliness and aesthetic. The program is part of the city's ongoing efforts to keep Pella tidy and well-maintained.

The details

During Spring Clean-Up Week, Pella residents can set out bulky waste items at the curb on their normal garbage and recycling collection days. However, certain items like appliances and electronics will not be picked up. All acceptable items must be placed curbside by 7:00 a.m. on the collection day, as anything set out later or not on the curb will be skipped.

  • Spring Clean-Up Week runs from March 30 to April 3, 2026.
  • Bulky waste pickup will occur on residents' normal garbage/recycling collection days during this period.

The players

City of Pella

The local government of Pella, Iowa that organizes the annual Spring Clean-Up Week program.

Midwest Sanitation

The waste management company that will be conducting the bulky item pickups during the clean-up week.

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What’s next

Residents with questions about acceptable items or pickup logistics should contact the Pella Public Works Department or Midwest Sanitation for more information.

The takeaway

Spring Clean-Up Week is an important annual tradition in Pella that helps the community maintain its tidy, well-kept appearance by providing an easy way for residents to dispose of larger household items.