ISU debris policy
As you clean out your offices, please observe ISU's debris policy. We do have a cart located in 260 Heady, if you need to check out to help you haul things to dumpster.
Below are guidelines to facilitate procedures in handling disposal of debris at Iowa State University.
- Please do not place items in the hallways for disposal. This may block egress out of buildings and can create an unsafe situation in case of an emergency.
- Books, files, furniture, computer boxes, furniture boxes and shipping packing/popcorn are the responsibility of the department to dispose of.
- Bag all shipping packing/popcorn in trash bags provided by the custodial department. Tie the bags and dispose of them in the appropriate dumpster. This will assist in keeping the University campus free from blowing trash.
- Break down cardboard boxes and stack in cardboard collection site. We will be receiving a wire bin which will be placed on our loading dock soon.
- Construction material, furniture, shipping crates, pallets, plant waste and/or leaves will be placed on the dock for pick up. Contact the Campus Services at 294-1474 to schedule pick-up of construction debris. Do not dispose of construction material in to dumpsters due to the specifications of the solid waste facility.
If you have any questions regarding waste services please contact Paul Haggard, Manager Custodial Services 290-0975 and/or Les Lawson, Manager Campus Services 290-4006.


