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Recycling in Mason City, IA

Mason City collects large items by appointment, paid with sanitation stickers. Paint, car batteries, tires and chemicals go to the Landfill of North Iowa between Mason City and Clear Lake, which is the area's household hazardous materials collection center.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Hours & Fees (opens in new tab) · Landfill of North Iowa
    • Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (last load 4:15); Saturday 8-11:45 a.m. by appointment only; hazardous materials by appointment Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances are $8 each and TVs/monitors $13 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires: car $8, truck $10, tractor $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires (opens in new tab) · Landfill of North Iowa
    • The landfill accepts tires on or off the rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances (opens in new tab) · Landfill of North Iowa
    • Dryers, freezers, microwaves, refrigerators, washers and other appliances are accepted for a small fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Landfill of North Iowa
    • Computer towers, keyboards, stereos, DVD players, cell phones and similar electronics are accepted at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · Landfill of North Iowa
    • Household hazardous materials such as paints can be dropped off at no cost to residential customers, by appointment only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Oil-based and latex paint are accepted; appointments are set Tuesday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 8-11 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hazardous materials are accepted free from LNI residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries & Bulbs (opens in new tab) · Landfill of North Iowa
    • Single-use, rechargeable and automotive batteries are collected from residents for free, no appointment needed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap Metal (opens in new tab) · Landfill of North Iowa
    • Scrap metal drop-off is free for LNI service area residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR: Regional Collection Centers & Grants (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR lists the Landfill of North Iowa RCC as the main Regional Collection Center for Cerro Gordo and Hancock counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Large Item Collection Information by Appointment (opens in new tab) · City of Mason City Public Works - Sanitation
    • Large items are collected by appointment with city sanitation staff; set them out by 6 a.m. on the appointed day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Sanitation stickers are required on large items; they cost $7.50 for a sheet of five at grocery stores and City Hall. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators (doors removed), washers, dryers, freezers, televisions, computer monitors and microwaves each need 13 stickers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses, box springs and upholstered furniture such as sofas and chairs need 5 stickers each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • One sticker covers tables and chairs, bicycles, small appliances and other electronics including computer towers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The pickup is for Mason City Sanitation regular customers only; no businesses. 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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