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Recycling in Iowa City, IA

The City of Iowa City collects garbage, recycling and compost from homes of up to four units and picks up bulky items, electronics, appliances and tires by appointment for a fee. The City also runs the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center (with the household hazardous material facility) on Hebl Avenue SW and the East Side Recycling Center, home to the Iowa City ReStore.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Iowa City Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Iowa City
    • The Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center (3900 Hebl Avenue SW) serves Johnson County and the city limits of Kalona and Riverside, and cannot accept materials from outside that area. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-noon; closed City holidays and windy days. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Computers and televisions cost $20 each (fee includes components); other electronic items cost $3 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large appliances, such as microwaves, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers and freezers, cost $12.50 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Exercise equipment costs $3 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard recycling is at no cost; flatten and cut pieces to two by two feet. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap metal (iron, steel, aluminum, brass, copper) is recycled at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires cost $0.15 per pound ($3 minimum). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Oil-based paint goes to the Hazardous Material Collection Facility; latex paint can be hardened and put in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hazardous Material (opens in new tab) · City of Iowa City
    • The Hazardous Material Collection Facility at the landfill accepts residential hazardous material from Johnson County and the city limits of Kalona and Riverside during open hours only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents of Johnson County, Kalona and Riverside can bring hazardous material to the facility at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residential drop-off is Thursday and Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-noon; no appointment needed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted garage products include oil-based paint (limit 20 gallons per visit), paint thinner, stain and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted batteries include alkaline, lithium, lithium-ion, rechargeable, sealed lead-acid and auto or boat batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR: Regional Collection Centers & Grants (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR's RCC table lists the Iowa City RCC (3900 Hebl Ave SW) as the main RCC for Johnson County, and for incorporated Washington County. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries (opens in new tab) · City of Iowa City
    • Service-area residents can drop most alkaline, lithium and rechargeable batteries at the listed locations during their open hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drop-off bins do not take damaged batteries, e-scooter/bike/vehicle batteries, auto or boat batteries or large quantities; tape terminals of non-alkaline batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Curbside Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Iowa City
    • Bulky item curbside collection is available to Iowa City residents in single-family homes up to 4-unit buildings. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Call 319-356-5151 or use the online form at least two days before your regular collection day to schedule. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large bulky items up to 7 feet long, such as a chair, couch or mattress, cost $20 for the first item and $10 for each additional item. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics such as computers and printers without CRT screens are $20 for the first item and $10 each additional; TVs and computer monitors are $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers and microwaves are $20 each and must be recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires are $3.75 each off the rim and $7.50 on the rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Corrugated cardboard goes in the blue-top recycling cart, flattened and cut to at most two by two feet. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Curbside recycling serves single-family homes up to 4-unit buildings for $8.50 per month on the utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • East Side Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Iowa City
    • East Side Recycling Center is at 2401 Scott Blvd. SE, Iowa City. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Programs serve residents and businesses in Johnson County and the city limits of Kalona and Riverside; materials from outside are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard, paper, glass, plastic, metal and oil recycling are in the parking lot and available 24/7 at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa City ReStore (opens in new tab) · Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity
    • The Iowa City ReStore, a site partner at East Side Recycling Center, gives the address as 2401 Scott Boulevard SE, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The ReStore sells donated building materials and home goods including cabinets, appliances and furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate Item (opens in new tab) · Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity
    • Iowa City ReStore drop-off donations: 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, Iowa 52240, Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The ReStore is at 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa Code 455D.10: Land disposal of lead acid batteries prohibited; collection for recycling (opens in new tab) · Iowa Legislature (Legislative Services Agency)
    • Land disposal of lead-acid batteries has been prohibited in Iowa since July 1, 1990. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Iowa retailers selling lead-acid batteries must accept used lead-acid batteries from customers buying new ones, at the point of sale. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR disposal guide: Batteries (Lead Acid) (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR: it is illegal in Iowa to put lead-acid batteries in the garbage or trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR says lead-acid batteries may also be recycled at the local Regional Collection Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR: the law requires retailers to accept an old lead-acid battery at the point of sale when you buy a new one. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR fact sheet: Battery Recycling/Disposal (revised 8/2015) (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR notes that some retailers will take a lead-acid battery even without a new battery purchase. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR: Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR says rechargeable batteries should not go in the trash or the recycling bin. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle): Drop-off Locations (opens in new tab) · The Battery Network
    • Enter a ZIP code in The Battery Network locator to find drop-off sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Most sites take common household and rechargeable batteries; check each location's details before visiting. Checked October 26, 2026.

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