Sanitation Resources/ Malcom Enterprises offers residential trash collection services to residents throughout northeast Iowa that includes but not limited to Decorah, Calmar, Festina, Fort Atkinson, Jackson Junction, Ossian, Castalia, Postville, Luana, Frankville, and Burr Oak. Residential recycling services is only offered in Decorah.
Our Rates are based on 1 or 2 35-50 gallon trash cans. Please call the office or email to get service started.
Helpful Hints from your garbage guys:
- Have trash out by 5:00 am on your day of pick up, it is best to just set it out the night before.
- All trash should be bagged regardless if you use a can. This avoids trash from blowing around.
- Our trash guys recommend “Rubbermaid style or Brute style can” you can find these at the following stores located in Decorah (Fisks Farm and Home, Norbys, or Ace Hardware.)
Items NOT allowed to be picked up with curbside TRASH:
- Corrugated Cardboard (Can Be Picked Up Through Our Recycling Services)
- Tires
- Automotive Batteries
- Lithium Batteries or Cordless Tool Batteries
- Yard Waste of ANY Kind – More Info
- No Liquids – Chemicals, Paint In Liquid Form, Waste Oils, Gasoline, Antifreeze
- Cement Blocks or Chunks
- Wood Stoves Ashes
- Appliances
Please call the office regarding items that are too large to fit into the trash can. A separate fee may apply.
As a reminder we also have small, medium and large dumpsters available for your construction, demolition or clean out needs.