24/7 Free Yard Waste Area
Newton residents may dispose of leaves, small twigs less than one-quarter inch in diameter, hedge trimmings, garden waste and weeds for FREE at the Newton Sanitary Landfill.
Just visit the designated 24/7 free yard waste area, empty the container or bag you used to transport the yard waste at the landfill into the area, and head out!
City of Newton Compostable Leaf Bags
City of Newton compostable leaf bags are collected during regular curbside pickup every week from March 25 through December 7 at no charge.
Leaf bags may contain leaves, small twigs less than one-quarter inch in diameter, hedge trimmings, garden waste and weeds. Leaf bags should not contain grass clippings.
These bags can be purchased at Fareway, Farver True Value, and Hy-Vee.
Composting
Composting can be used to provide soil and mulch for gardens and plants. A brochure explaining how to start a compost pile at your residence can be obtained at the Iowa State University Extension Jasper County Office at 550 North 2nd Ave West (DMACC Newton Campus).
Mulching
Mulching mowers cut grass and leaves into very small pieces which may be left on the lawn. Grass clippings and leaves can also be bagged and used as mulch in vegetable gardens, around flowers, trees and shrubs.