The amount of tree debris caused by the August derecho storm in the City of Perry ranks among the largest in Iowa.

City Administrator Sven Peterson tells Raccoon Valley Radio the City had around 65,000 cubic yards of debris. Only Cedar Rapids and Ames reported more as a City. Peterson adds that getting the City cleaned up has been a team effort, “Looking at those populations and that we were right up there with those (cities) I think is a testament to how hard our community was hit. It’s a testament to how awesome of a job our staff did in managing that event and managing all of the cleanups, how fast we got through town and were able to clear the streets, clear all the debris piles, make two full passes through town then continue to do calls on an on-call basis. It’s just an incredible job by our staff, contractors, and community members who helped them out.”

The dumpsites are now closed as contractors are currently working on mulching the brush at Perry’s two locations. As far as fall yard waste, residents are encouraged to use the City’s residential pickup service that will pick up bagged or tied yard waste throughout Perry.

City of Perry Yard Waste Pick-Up Schedule 2020
April 1, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
April 8, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
April 15, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
April 22, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
April 29, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
May 6, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
May 13, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
May 20, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
May 27, 2020 Week of Memorial Day Holiday – No Yard Waste Pickup
June 3, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
June 10, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
June 17, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
June 24, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
July 1, 2020 Week of 4th of July Holiday – No Yard Waste Pickup
July 8, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
July 15, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
July 22, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
July 29, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
August 5, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
August 12, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
August 19, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
August 26, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
September 2, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
September 9, 2020 Week of Labor Day Holiday – No Yard Waste Pickup
September 16, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
September 23, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
September 30, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
October 7, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
October 14, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
October 21, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
October 28, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
November 4, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
November 11, 2020 Week of Veterans’ Day – No Yard Waste Pickup
November 18, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
November 25, 2020 Week of Thanksgiving – No Yard Waste Pickup
December 2, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
December 9, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue

All yard waste except tree, bush or brush materials are to be placed in biodegradable paper yard waste bags with a
maximum weight of forty pounds (40 lb.) and set near the street curb in front of the residence during the yard waste
disposal dates for collection and disposal by the city. NO GARBAGE CONTAINERS, PLASTIC BAGS OR
CARDBOARD BOXES WILL BE ALLOWED.
All tree, bush and brush materials are to be bundled and tied in maximum lengths of four feet (4′) with a maximum
weight of forty pounds (40 lb.) and set near the street curb in front of the residence during the yard waste disposal dates
for collection and disposal by the city.
To assure prompt pick-up, please place your yard waste at the curb by 7:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please call
City Hall at 515-465-2481.