Metropolitan Area · Rank #291

Ames

Iowa · 0.1M residents · 0 haulers across 0 cities

The Ames metropolitan area covers roughly 130,000 residents in Iowa, anchored by Ames and surrounding communities. Public right-of-way placement (street, sidewalk, alley) requires a permit through the local public works office, while placement on a private driveway or yard generally does not. We are still building our hauler coverage for this metro. In the meantime, submit a quote request and we'll route it to qualified companies in your area.

Permit Rules for Ames

291
Ames
IA · 0.1M pop · Typical
Permit
$25-$75 typical
Permit required
Yes
Cost
$25-$75 typical
Max days
Variable
Authority
City of Ames Public Works / Engineering (TOP per Sec 22.4 Code; $500K combined single limit insurance).
Portal
cityofames.org permit portal
Processing
3-5 business days
Special rules
**Temporary Obstruction Permit (TOP)** issued by **City of Ames Public Works Department / Engineering** for temporary blocking of ROW (sidewalk/street/parking) — including dumpsters per **Sec 22.4 of Ames Municipal Code**. **Certificate of Insurance** naming City of Ames as additional insured with **comprehensive general liability $500,000 combined single limit** required during life of permit. Per **Ch 22A ROW Ordinance** — work not to begin **<12 hours after permit issuance** unless emergency (per Iowa Code Ch 480). **Street closure: not <48 hours from permit issuance**. **Working without permit or non-compliance**: refusal of future permits + Municipal Infraction **fine $500.00+ per violation**. **Sec 22.4(1) Temporary Obstructions Prohibited**: NO building/items/rocks/dirt/sand/lumber/brick/garbage/**dumpsters**/storage containers/barricades/false work/form work/equipment/temporary obstructions in ROW or public parking lots. **Iowa One Call** for utility locates 1-800-292-8989. **Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS)** + **Ames Supplemental Specifications** apply. **MUTCD** for traffic control. **Ames Resource Recovery System Plant (RRP)**: City-owned, City-operated. **Trash deliveries to 410 E 2nd St (north side); glass/food deliveries to 420 E 2nd St**. **U.S. Hwy 69 (Grand Ave / Lincoln Way / Duff Ave) requires Iowa DOT permits in addition to City ROW**. **Public Works has 5 divisions** (Administration, Engineering, Operations/Street Maintenance, Resource Recovery Plant). **Pedestrian ramps/crosswalks impacted by work**: must meet ADA + SUDAS Ch 12; as-builts within 60 days. Story County (county seat). **Iowa State University (ISU)** student housing turnover spike May/Aug — **Iowa State Cyclones**. **Reiman Gardens + ISU Memorial Union**. **Skunk River**. ~67,000 pop city. IDNR. NOT Ames TX, OK.
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
Local-dependent
Special rules
Off-campus student housing.
State landfill bans
Iowa bans: Yard waste (1991), lead-acid batteries (1990), used oil (no landfill acceptance), waste tires regulated. Iowa Code §455D. NO statewide e-waste ban.
Common prohibited
Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against cityofames.org Public Works + Right-of-Way Management + TOPs + Code Ch 22A.
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Cities in the Ames metro

23 cities · 0 with listed haulers

Ames Beaver Berkley Boone Boxholm Cambridge Collins Colo Fraser Gilbert Huxley Kelley Luther Madrid Maxwell Mccallsburg Nevada Ogden Pilot Mound Roland Slater Story City Zearing

Smaller metros like Ames typically have 2-8 active dumpster rental companies serving the area. Pricing is often more consistent across the metro than in major markets, and same-day or next-day delivery is more commonly available. With fewer competing haulers, getting 2-3 quotes is usually sufficient to identify the best option. Confirm landfill availability with your hauler — some smaller metros have limited disposal options that affect pricing.

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