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Dubuque Refuse Collection Activity is a city division that offers solid waste collection and disposal services to city residents. The division is operated by the Dubuque Public Works Department, which administers solid waste collection and sewer and street maintenance activities. The department operates the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency, which aims at providing a clean and sanitary environment to city residents. In addition, it receives, processes, packs and ships hazardous household materials for disposal. Located in Dubuque, Iowa, the department installs and maintains pavement markings and traffic and street signs. It additionally oversees the maintenance and repair work for streets, alleys, guardrails, steps, excavations and other properties.

The City of Dubuque Solid Waste Department is operated by the Public Works Department in Dubuque, Iowa. Its refuse collection activitiy includes collection and disposal of solid waste from households, apartments and small businesses. It also assists in the protection through improved management of the solid waste stream. Its yard waste collection activity covers reuse of yard waste materials and also collects Christmas trees for shredding into compostable material, operates a fee-based leaf rake-out collection program, and educates the community regarding backyard composting and mulch mowing. Its household hazardous materials regional collection center receives, handles, processes, packs and ships household hazardous materials for disposal.

Dubuque Sanitary Sewer Maintenance is a city division that maintains and repairs the sanitary sewer system. The division also keeps sanitary sewers and manholes in operational condition. It is operated by the Dubuque Public Works Department, which administers solid waste collection and street maintenance activities. The department operates the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency, which aims at providing a clean and sanitary environment to city residents. In addition, it receives, processes, packs and ships hazardous household materials for disposal. Located in Dubuque, Iowa, the department installs and maintains pavement markings and traffic and street signs. It additionally maintains and repairs streets, alleys, guardrails, steps, excavations and other properties.