Recycling Changes in Adel

The City of Adel and Waste Management of Iowa are please to announce the implementation of Single Stream recycling in Adel. The original purpose of Adel’s recycling program is to assist the Adel community in meeting the state's recycling mandate requirements, which say that every community in Iowa must provide some type of recycling opportunities to its residents. The new single stream program will help residents recycle more than with the previous method use smaller bins rather than the new 64 gallon totes. We welcome your questions regarding this new program and invite you to read the instructions for setting out your recyclables. In addition, frequently asked questions are answered in this document.

2010 Pet Licenses Available

It’s time for your 2010 Pet License. Fees: $5 for spayed or neutered animals, $15 for animals not spayed/neutered.

License must be purchased between January 1 and May 1. Licenses become delinquent May 1 and the delinquent penalty shall be one dollar ($1.00) per month, except in those cases where by reason of residence or age the dog/cat was not subject to licensing during January 1 to May 1. A copy of the rabies vaccination certificate MUST BE PRESENTED at the time the license is purchased. If license request is sent by mail, a copy of this certificate must be included with the application, as well as a self-addressed stamped envelope.

EPA Brownfield Grant Information

There are several locations on this website with information about the Brownfield Grant received by the City in 2009. This location will host the quarterly reports required for the EPA as they monitor the progress being made. It will also be a repository for updated information and action items.

Currrently, the City is working with the consultant on the project, Howard R. Green Company to obtain site access agreements to gain access to the sites planned for review and assessment.

Here is a map of the possible review sites, the quarterly reports, and a brochure explaining the program.

Fourth Quarter 2009                   First Quarter 2010                 Second Quarter 2010