Yard waste is not accepted at the Resource Recovery Plant; these items must be disposed of properly at a yard waste-type business. 

Businesses in Ames currently accepting yard waste are:

GreenRU

400 Freel Drive, Ames

515-450-0450

April 15 - October 14, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12 noon to 5 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 noon

October 15 - December 15, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12 noon to 5 p.m., Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Steenhoek Environmental

3892 N 500th Ave., Ames                         

515-599-0503

Everyday from dawn to dusk