The Waukee Brief
New house, empty checklist. Here's every utility you need to get running in Waukee - who the provider actually is, the number to call, and what to have in hand - so you can knock it all out in one afternoon instead of learning the hard way when the water's still off.
Water, sewer & trash: all City of Waukee, billed together (City of Waukee Utilities, 515-978-5502). Electric & gas: MidAmerican Energy (1-888-427-5632). Trash: city curbside pickup is included on your utility bill (how that works). Internet: Mediacom, CenturyLink, Mi-Fiber and others - check your address. Have ID, your move-in date, and payment ready.
Here's the thing that makes Waukee simpler than some of its neighbors: water, sanitary sewer, and garbage are all run by the City of Waukee and billed on one monthly statement. This is usually the first call you make. Set up, transfer, or stop service through City of Waukee Utilities.
Utility billing office: City Hall, 230 W Hickman Road, open Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Waukee utility companies →
MidAmerican Energy provides both electricity and natural gas across Waukee, so you can set up both in one call. If you're on a rural edge of Dallas County, it's worth confirming your provider by address.
Unlike some metro suburbs, Waukee provides city curbside garbage and recycling, and the fee rides on your monthly city utility bill. The routes are run under contract by a private hauler (Ankeny Sanitation / ASI). It's worth its own page - Waukee trash & recycling, explained →
The City of Waukee lists several wired and wireless providers, but availability is street-by-street - check your exact address when you order.
Provider coverage varies by neighborhood - the current list is on the city's utility companies page.
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Have ready for each: your new address, a photo ID, your move-in date, and payment info. Some providers ask for a deposit depending on credit history.
Call about a week before move-in. City water and power can usually start on your date with a quick call; internet installs book out further, so grab a slot early.
Almost. The City of Waukee handles water, sewer, and trash on one bill, MidAmerican covers power and gas, and you pick your own internet. That's fewer moving parts than a lot of metro towns.
The City of Waukee's 24-hour Public Works hotline is 515-903-8889. For any life-safety emergency, call 911.
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