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

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

Key Facts

Curbside bulk pickup
Not offered: self-haul required
Loads under 900 lbs
$28.75 flat fee
Loads 900+ lbs
$67.00 per ton
Major appliances (white goods)
$12.75 special handling fee
Waste tires
$10.00-$17.00 per tire

Summary

Sioux City runs no curbside bulk-item pickup: residents haul large trash, tires, and major appliances to the city's citizen convenience center in Woodbury County and pay a posted per-load or per-item fee.

At city controlled citizen convenience center, it shall be unlawful to deposit any material removed from property within the corporate limits of the city without paying in advance the appropriate fees and charges as set forth herein... Major appliances, for example, washers, dryers, refrigerators and similar items commonly referred to as white goods $12.75 each.

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Full Breakdown

The city-controlled citizen convenience center is the only outlet for household junk, furniture, and bulk waste inside Sioux City, Iowa: there's no curbside bulk truck. Loads under 900 pounds cost a flat $28.75; loads at or above 900 pounds run $67.00 per ton, with a $15.00 surcharge added for uncovered or unsecured loads. Major appliances (white goods like washers, dryers, and refrigerators) carry a separate $12.75 special-handling fee, and waste tires run $10.00-$17.00 each depending on whether the rim is attached. Fees must be paid in advance under Sioux City Municipal Code § 5.20.130.

Violations & Fines

Depositing material at the convenience center without paying the fee schedule in advance is a municipal infraction under § 5.20.200, enforced by Public Works and its contracted operator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sioux City pick up bulky items at the curb?
No. Residents must haul furniture, appliances, and other large debris to the city's citizen convenience center and pay the posted fee schedule under Sioux City Municipal Code § 5.20.130.
How much does it cost to dump an old refrigerator in Sioux City?
Major appliances (white goods) carry a $12.75 special handling fee at the citizen convenience center, on top of any load fee.

Sources & Official References

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