Frequently Asked Questions

Your car must be registered through the Dallas County Treasurer’s Office in Adel. For more information, call the Treasurer’s Office at 515-993-5812 or visit their website.

Weekly garbage and recycling collection for single family homes is provided by ASI Monday through Friday. It is recommended that bins be placed on curbs by 7 a.m. on your designated day.

This pickup schedule does not apply to those living in Midwest Country Estates, apartment complexes, or certain neighborhood associations with private trash collection. Talk with your property manager or homeowners association board for information on the pickup schedule for your area.

Community organizations are welcome to submit events to the Community Events Calendar on Waukee.org. The City encourages submission of events which cater to the whole community such as pancake breakfasts, free concerts, ribbon cuttings and so on. The Events Calendar is not intended to promote private programming or sales initiatives, or to support a political party or candidate. The City has the right to decline any calendar submissions.

No. Waukee has a ban on open burning. If you wish to burn, you may apply for a variance with the Fire Department by calling 515-978-7998. Note - this ban does not apply to fire pits and barbecue grills. Read more about open burning and fire pits.

Yes. Dogs and cats must be licensed annually per City ordinance. The City of Waukee has a partnership with PetData to provide its residents with pet licenses. Visit PetData.com to set up a new license. Call 1-855-585-8157 toll-free with questions. Dog and cat licenses cost $15 for altered pets and $25 for unaltered pets. Waukee residents are required to license pets annually per City ordinance. A proof of rabies vaccination is required. Learn more.

There is an open forum toward the beginning of every regular City Council meeting, during which anyone may speak regarding any subject that is not on that night's agenda for consideration. If you are uncomfortable speaking before the council, you may email them or write a letter outlining your concerns and mail it to:

Mayor and Council Members
City of Waukee
230 W. Hickman Road
Waukee, IA 50263

In your letter or email, include your name, address and phone number. Anonymous complaints or concerns will not be forwarded to the Mayor and Council and therefore cannot be resolved. Direct email addresses and phone numbers can also be found at the link below.

If you smell gas, and it is a slight odor, leave the building and move away from the property. Do not shut off light switches or appliances. Once you are safely away from the building, call the Gas Emergency line for MidAmerican Energy at 800-595-5325. If the gas odor is strong, leave the premises right away without turning off any lights or appliances or doing anything that could cause a spark. When you are away from the building, call 911 from a mobile phone or neighbor's phone and then call the MidAmerican Energy emergency line.

When a property is platted, steel rods, or “property pins” are placed at the corners of the property lines. These pins will be slightly buried and sometimes covered with a plastic cap. In order to find your property lines, you must find the property pins. If you cannot find your property pins, you may need to have your property surveyed by an independent company at your cost. The City does not locate property pins or property lines.

If needed, the City can provide plat maps and lot dimensions for your property. Call the Community Development Department at 515-978-9533 for more information.

Contact the Dallas County Assessor at 515-993-5802 or the Dallas County Treasurer at 515-993-5808.

Eligible voters must register with the Dallas County Elections Office in Adel. Call 515-993-6914 for more information or visit their website. 

Absentee ballots are available through the Dallas County Auditor's Office in Adel. Call 515-993-6914 or request one at the link below.

The City of Waukee and the Walnut Township Board of Trustees are currently working together to transfer ownership, operations and maintenance of the Waukee Cemetery to the City. Contact Waukee City Hall at 515-978-7900 for information on the Waukee Cemetery, including the purchase of interment or columbarium spaces.