ENGINEERING - General Info
The Engineering Division oversees all Public Works improvements, which include designs, inspections, surveys, and final certification of projects.
Construction Projects
Asphalt Patching - Spring 2013
Project Description: This project involves asphalt patching of approximately 10 utility street cuts.
Estimated Cost of Project: $7,500
Letting Date: May 23, 2013; bids accepted until 10:00 a.m.
Order Plans & Specs: City of Waverly, Public Works Admin., 200 1st St. NE, P.O. Box 616, Waverly, Iowa 50677 (319)352-9065.
Completion Date: June 21, 2013
Additional Information: Patch Map
Low Bidder: Lucus Asphalt
Low Bid Amount: $7,698.35
Citywide Ped Ramp Construction 2013
Project Description: This project involves the reconstruction of approximately 143 pedestrian ramps consisting of about 1,860 sq. yards of sidewalk, 2,000 lineal feet of curb & gutter; and 1,430 sq. feet of detectable warning.
Estimated Cost of Project: $220,000
Public Hearing Date: February 4, 2013
Letting Date: February 12, 2013; bids accepted until 10:00 a.m.
Order Plans & Specs: Ready for purchase after January 21, 2013, from City of Waverly, Public Works Admin., 200 1st St. NE, P.O. Box 616, Waverly, Iowa 50677 (319)352-9065. $10 or $15 if mailed out.
Specified Start Date: April 1, 2013 with 95 working days.
Additional Information: Site Map Est. Quantites - Ped Ramp
Low Bidder: Concrete Idea, St. Michael, Minnesota
Low Bid Amount: $189,025 Bid Tab
AmVets Area Riverbank Restoration 2013
Project Description: This project involves the restoration of the Cedar River bank at the old AmVets site. Project will involve about 6,700 cubic yards of grading and earthwork and 1,200 tons of revetment stone.
Estimated Cost of Project: $100,000
Public Hearing Date: February 4, 2013
Letting Date: February 12, 2013; bids accepted until 10:00 a.m.
Order Plans & Specs: Ready for purchase after January 21, 2013. City of Waverly, Public Works Admin., 200 1st St. NE, P.O. Box 616, Waverly, Iowa 50677 (319)352-9065. $10 or $15 if mailed out.
Construction Window: Approximate start date of April 1, 2013 with 30 working days.
Additional Information: Site Map Est. Quantities
Low Bidder: Baker Concrete & Excavating, Waverly, Iowa
Low Bid: $69,843.00 Bid Tab
Bituminous Seal Coat 2013
Project Description: This project involves the seal coating of approximately 96,450 square yards of city streets.
Estimated Cost of Project: $120,000
Public Hearing Date: March 4, 2013
Letting Date: March 12, 2013; bids accepted until 10:00 a.m.
Order Plans & Specs: Ready for purchase after February 18, 2013. $10 or $15 if mailed out. City of Waverly, Public Works Admin., 200 1st St. NE, P.O. Box 616, Waverly, Iowa 50677 (319)352-9065
Construction Window: June 10 through August 16, 2013
Additional Information: Site Map Est. Quantities
Low Bidder: Blacktop Services, Humbolt, Iowa
Low Bid Amount: $162,936.40
Garbage Disposal
The City of Waverly garbage trucks pick up garbage once a week for residents. The trucks start collection at 7:00 a.m. each day. Please have your garbage out the night before or at least by 7:00 a.m. on your garbage day. Waverly is divided into 5 sections. If you are unsure as to the day your garbage is picked up, call the Public Services Division at 352-6247 (or 352-9065).
Garbage Rates
Residential Garbage Rates - 2 options
1. Personal Garbage Container or Garbage Bag
Base Rate: $ 8.50 per month - The City of Waverly’s Solid Waste Division charges a base rate for garbage collection which is paid monthly by residents. This base rate covers fixed expenses such as the Recycling Center, Curbside Recycling Truck, Yard Waste Site Operation, Maintenance of Garbage Trucks, and the Employee Labor Costs.
Dumpster Rental
GARBAGE - Dumpster Rental and/or Disposal of a Large Volume of Garbage
If you are doing a major cleaning job at home and have a lot of garbage to dispose of, you can do one of the following:
Recycling Center
| LOCATION: | 2800 5th Ave. NW / Business Hwy. 218 North |
| PHONE #: | (319)352-3173 (or 352-6247/-9065) |
| HOURS: | 7:00 am to 5:30 pm -- Monday through Friday |
| 8:00 am to 4:00 pm -- Saturday (Unless on a holiday. Check calendar schedule here.) |
Recyclables Accepted at Waverly's Recycling Center:
Curbside Recycling
The City provides curbside collection of six recyclables:
- All numbered Plastics (no caps or lids w/out numbers)(no #6 Styrofoam). Plastics can be commingled together.
- Glass, clear and colored
- Steel Cans
- Single-Layered Cardboard - tissue & cereal boxes, etc. (No waxed cardboard.) Due to the limited amount of space on the Curbside Recycling Truck, only a small amount of corrugated cardboard can be picked up curbside, such as a clean pizza box.
- Newspapers
- Slick Paper (magazines, catalogs, some junk mail, etc.)
Open Burning
As of July 1, 2004, only Waverly residents with a parcel of ground greater than 1/2 acre are allowed to burn yard waste on their property (with time restrictions from 9:00 a.m. to sundown). The Planning & Zoning Dept. administers the Burn Permits. For further information, please click here to be linked to the Burn Permit page.
STREETS - General Information
Welcome to the City of Waverly Street Division. The Street Division involves many diverse areas and maintains approximately 70 miles / 1,126 blocks of primary streets, 10 miles of gravel roads and alleys, and numerous municipal-owned parking lots.
Street Maintenance
In order to prolong the life the City streets, the City of Waverly’s Street Division fills pot holes in streets and alleys, replaces damaged concrete panels, and performs crack sealing.
Water Rates
74.31.1 Water Rates and Charges applicable for all water billings due and payable in July 2011, and thereafter.
A. Water Rates
| Effective thru May 2013 | Effective starting June 2013 | |
| For the first 1,000 cu. ft. | $ 3.70 per 100 cu. ft. | $ 3.79 per 100 cu. ft. |
| For the next 4,000 cu. ft. | $ 2.96 per 100 cu. ft. | $ 3.03 per 100 cu. ft. |
| For the next 5,000 cu. ft. | $ 2.40 per 100 cu. ft. | $ 2.46 per 100 cu. ft. |
| For all over 10,000 cu. ft. | $ 1.85 per 100 cu. ft. | $ 1.90 per 100 cu. ft. |
The above rates are based on monthly consumption of water. It is expressly provided, however, that each and every building, tenant, premises or each and every separate service connected with the water system shall be charged and shall pay monthly for the use of water measured and registered by meter, a minimum rate as follows:
Municipal Design Standards
Click here for the complete Waverly Municipal Design Standards
Or choose an individual section from the Waverly Municipal Design Standards:
Part 1 - General
Part 2 - Sidewalks and Trails
Part 3 - Driveways
Part 4 - Alleys
Part 5 - Streets
Part 6 - Utility Work & Other Work in Right-Of-Way
Part 7 - Water Distribution System
Part 8 - Sanitary Sewers
Part 9 - Storm Sewers and Stormwater Facilities
Part 10 - Erosion Control
Part 11 - Traffic Control Signals
Part 12 - Roadway Lighting
Holiday Garbage Schedule
If your garbage day falls on or near one of the following holidays, please take note of the day your garbage will need to be placed out for collection. This will also include collection of your curbside recyclables if the holiday falls during a *Curbside Recycling Week.
Garbage - Disposal of Bulky Items
Disposal of Large / Bulky Items or Large Amounts of Garbage:
Items such as vacuum cleaners, toilet stools, lamps, etc., can have a garbage sticker placed directly on each item and placed by your regular garbage for collection by the garbage truck.
Garbage - Hazardous Waste
Bremer County has a Regional Collection Center for Household Hazardous Materials located at the Bremer County Landfill, 2049 200th Street, Waverly (3 miles north of Highway 3 on Highway 63 and then ½ mile west or left onto 200th Street). This site is open for Bremer County residents only (no businesses) at no charge.
Recycling Saturdays
Waverly's Recycling Center is open every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Volunteer groups are still needed to work any Recycling Saturdays. Volunteers will be available from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (Noon). If there is no volunteer group working a Recycling Saturday, then users of the Recycling Center will need to sort their own recyclables.
Yard Waste Site - General Information
The City of Waverly's Yard Waste Site is located at 2800 5th Ave. NW (West of Krueger's Auto) at the site of the new Recycling Center. Leaves, grass clippings, garden waste, trees, branches and brush are accepted there at no charge. (The Bremer County Landfill does not accept yard waste.) The Yard Waste Site also accepts large, bulky items that are not to be picked up by the City's garbage trucks. There is a fee for disposal of these items.
Curbside Yard Waste Collection
During designated week(s) each spring and fall, the City of Waverly offers a free collection of leaves and yard waste that have been placed in biodegradable bags. Please note that sticks and brush are only picked up during the spring free collection weeks and not during the fall. Further details are listed below:
STREETS - Snow Removal
The City of Waverly provides snow and ice control in a safe and cost effect manner. A reasonable level of service for clearance of snow or ice and maintenance of the street system during the winter months is necessary for routine travel and emergency services.
WATER - General Information
Welcome to the City of Waverly Water Division. The Water Division supplies water to Waverly residents and industry utilizing four wells, three towers, and over 70 miles of water main. The Water Division plays an important role for every resident and visitor of Waverly. Water quality and quantity is what this division is all about.
Sewer Rates
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Effective Thru May 2013
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Effective Starting June 2013
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Class 1
Residential
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$4.39 per 100 cubic feet
of water used
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$4.50 per 100 cubic feet
of water used
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Minimum Charge
(245 cu.ft.)
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$10.76 /month
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$11.02 /month
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Nonmetered Sewer Rate*
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$26.34 /month
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$27.00 /month
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* The Nonmetered Sewer Rate is for those who are not connected to City water,
but are connected to City sewer.
Contact Public Works
200 First Street NE
P.O Box 616
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9065
(319) 352-5772 fax