With a full-time staff of 3, West Liberty's electric department provides distribution and backup generation service. The City maintains and owns the entire system, and has a power plant as well as the distribution lines. Generation capacity is 6. 5 megawatts, provided by 3 high horsepower generators. West Liberty has had generation capability since the early 1900s, and currently is a member of the Resale Power Group of Iowa. Under the current agreement through RPGI, the City purchases power for resale from MidAmerican Energy.
Solid waste is one of the most visible functions provided by the city.
This department not only handles household and commercial wastes, but also provides and services a recycling dropoff point. Yard waste pickup is provided at no additional cost during the summer months, and on-site leaf pickup is provided in the fall of the year. Along with normal monthly service, the department also provides a special dumpster service which allows homeowners to rent dumpsters during large cleanups. Appliance disposal is available for a small fee.