The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

City staff want trash kept near houses

The Iowa City City Council will vote on an ordinance that would require Iowa City residents to store residential solid waste, yard waste, and recycling containers no farther than 2 feet from the wall of their residential building.

According to city documents, the proposed ordinance falls in line with the city’s strategic plan’s goal of reducing trash issues.

The councilors will vote on the first consideration of the ordinance at their meeting on Tuesday. An ordinance requires three readings.

More to Discover