# Howie's

> Waste and recycling schedule, service updates, and disposal guidance. (iPhone/iPad app by Howie's Enterprises, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howies/id1559603112 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Howie's Enterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559603114)
- Category: Reference, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 141 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howies/id1559603112/reviews.md

## What is Howie's?

With the Howie's app you can view your up-to-date trash and recycling pick-up schedule. When you turn-on notifications you'll receive reminder alerts about your scheduled pick-ups, as well as timely service updates, holiday schedule changes, and weather-related issues that may impact your service.

The Howie's Waste and Disposal Guide provides you with the perfect information to answer all your waste and recycling questions. Simply type in what you have to dispose of and it will tell you exactly where to take items in your community.

The Howie's app is the tool you need to manage all of your waste and recycling needs!
Brought to you by the Howie's family, a locally-owned, community-proud business serving the
Manhattan/Wamego/Junction City area for over 35 years.

## Key features

- Up-to-date pick-up schedules
- Customizable reminder notifications
- Service update alerts
- Waste and recycling disposal guide
- Item-specific disposal location lookup

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howies/id1559603112/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Dependable!

*2025-03-24*

They drive down my 1/4 mile gravel driveway every week. They always smile and wave.

### 5/5 — Very informative

*2024-02-06*

Really useful app that tells me which cans to put out.

### 5/5 — Service

*2023-07-03*

Great service.  The app and texts are a great reminder.

### 5/5 — Dependable Service

*2023-05-14*

We have been in Wamego almost 4 years. We have very good and dependable service. Thanks for cooperative and courteous service.

### 5/5 — Excellent service!!

*2023-03-06*

Your hard-working employees are always on time and are so friendly when I’m up early enough to greet them. Thank you for excellent service.

### 5/5 — So Helpful!

*2022-01-24*

This app is so helpful, thank you!

### 5/5 — App review

*2021-11-08*

Amazing app!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Howie's

### What does the Howie's app do?

The Howie's app provides users with their up-to-date trash and recycling pick-up schedules. It also offers timely service updates, holiday schedule changes, and alerts for weather-related issues that might impact service. Additionally, it includes a waste and recycling guide to help users find out where to dispose of specific items in their community.

### How can I get reminders for my trash and recycling pick-ups?

You can turn on notifications within the Howie's app to receive reminder alerts for your scheduled pick-ups. These notifications will ensure you don't miss your collection days and will also keep you informed about any service updates or changes.

### How does the disposal guide work?

The Howie's Waste and Disposal Guide allows you to type in any item you need to dispose of. The app will then provide you with specific information on exactly where to take that item within your local community, making recycling and proper disposal easier.

### Is the Howie's app free to use?

Yes, the Howie's app is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the app's features, including accessing your pick-up schedule, receiving notifications, and using the disposal guide.

### What areas does the Howie's app serve?

The Howie's app is brought to you by a locally-owned business serving the Manhattan, Wamego, and Junction City areas. The disposal guide feature is tailored to provide information relevant to these specific communities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.8.13 — 2026-08-14

What's New:
- Fixed bugs with Service Request tools
- Improved push notification translations
- Fixed bugs in calendar search
- Fixed issues with logins
- Improved feedback capabilities
- Updated accessibility compliance

### 2026.6.22 — 2026-07-21

What's New:
- Fixed bugs with Service Request tools
- Improved push notification translations
- Fixed bugs in calendar search
- Fixed issues with logins
- Improved feedback capabilities
- Updated accessibility compliance

### 2025.9.24 — 2025-09-26

- Fixed bugs and UX issues
- Improved Calendar functionality 
- Fixed bugs in the Waste Wizard
- Improved Payment feature functionality 
- Service Request tools updated

### 2025.6.26 — 2025-06-26

- Updated Analytics
- Fixed crashes experienced with certain tools

### 2023.4.19 — 2023-04-20

- Added a multi-step address search to the calendar tool
- Updated Analytics
- Improved accessibility in Voice Over tools
- Fixed crashes experienced with certain tools

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