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Recycling in Story County, IA

What Story County itself runs: 1 landfill, site or program covering 12 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

What Story County takes, item by item

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County sites and programs

Cities and towns in Story County with their own guides

Where this information comes from (17)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Resource Recovery System (opens in new tab) · City of Ames Resource Recovery System
    • The Resource Recovery Plant is at 110 Chantland Ave. (formerly 110 Center Ave.), Ames, IA 50010; trash is delivered at 410 E 2nd St on the north side of the building. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Resource Recovery phone: 515-239-5137. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Resource Recovery Rates (opens in new tab) · City of Ames Resource Recovery System
    • Payment is accepted in cash, check, debit and most major credit cards. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • July 2026 rates: mattress or box spring $10 each, couch $10. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tire rates: car or truck $7, semi or skid loader $25, sandbox or large tractor $60, plus $5 rim charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • TVs and monitors cost $30 under 40 inches, $40 over 40 inches and $60 for projection or console TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances (opens in new tab) · City of Ames Resource Recovery System
    • Appliances including washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers and microwaves are taken at the Resource Recovery Plant for $30 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics (opens in new tab) · City of Ames Resource Recovery System
    • TVs and monitors are accepted, with a limit of two units per residential customer per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-Off Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Ames Resource Recovery System
    • The drop-off recycling center on the north side of the plant lets residents recycle flattened cardboard and other materials 24/7. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries (opens in new tab) · City of Ames Resource Recovery System
    • Lithium-ion, NiCad, NiMH, small sealed lead-acid and car/boat lead-acid batteries can be dropped off at Resource Recovery at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ames says alkaline and carbon-zinc batteries can safely go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · City of Ames Resource Recovery System
    • Household hazardous materials, including oil- and lead-based paint, are accepted by appointment only; call 515-239-5137. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Oil- and lead-based paint, paint thinner and stain are on the appointment list; latex paint is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex paint is not accepted; dried out in the can it becomes regular garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses and farms are referred to the Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off in Bondurant or may call Resource Recovery. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR: Regional Collection Centers & Grants (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR lists the City of Ames (110 Center Ave.) as a satellite RCC for Story County, with Metro Waste Authority as the main RCC. Checked October 26, 2026.

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