2025 Recycle Calendar Update 
The calendar initially received from Waste Management for 2025 labeled trash only weeks as gold, which is different than years past where gold weeks indicated recycle service. The calendar has been updated to identify trash vs recycle weeks clearly - trash only is gold and recycle weeks are green. The initial calendar was included as an insert within the mailed Ely Expression - the updated calendar attached to this message will be mailed out to residents next week.
In short, disregard a calendar for 2025 if it does not have green weeks highlighted. If your calendar only has gold weeks, it is the old version.
This message has also been shared on social media and the City website.
https://www.elyiowa.com/resident-resources/pages/recycle-calendar
Address/Location
City of Ely, Iowa
1570 Rowley St
Ely, IA 52227
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 319-848-4103