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Davenport, IA Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Bulky waste
Every other week, no charge
Accepted
Furniture, appliances, tires
Excess Waste pickup
5 cubic yards for $40
Excluded
Hazmat, electronics, motor oil
Set-out timing
Only on scheduled day

Summary

Davenport collects bulky waste (furniture, appliances, tires) every other week on your recycling day at no extra charge. For big cleanouts, schedule an Excess Waste pickup of up to five cubic yards (about 80 bags) for $40.

Bulky waste will be collected from residential units by the City in the manner specified by the director of public works or the director's designee.

Source: Davenport Municipal CodeView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4820400; v43 updated 2026-03-11; through 03-11-2026).

Full Breakdown

Bulky waste, items too heavy for one person or too large for a cart, such as furniture, appliances, and tires, is collected every other week on your recycling and bulky-waste day, included in the solid waste fee (Municipal Code 8.08.090(I)). For larger cleanouts, Davenport's Excess Waste program lets residents schedule a pickup of up to five cubic yards (roughly 80 thirty-three-gallon bags) for $40. Hazardous waste, electronics, and motor oil are excluded and go to designated drop-off sites. Setting waste out early, outside a scheduled collection, is a prohibited nuisance accumulation.

Violations & Fines

Illegal dumping and unauthorized waste accumulations are prohibited (Sec. 8.08.140). Municipal-infraction fines run $100 first offense, $200 second, and $500 after, with each day a separate offense and city abatement of the mess.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get rid of a couch or appliance in Davenport?
Set it out on your every-other-week bulky waste day (same as recycling) at no extra cost. It must be too large for a cart or too heavy for one person.
What if I have more than the bulky pickup allows?
Schedule Davenport's Excess Waste pickup: up to five cubic yards, about 80 bags, for $40. Contact Public Works at 563-326-7923 to arrange it.

Sources & Official References

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