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Transfer station

Cedar Falls Transfer Station

1524 State Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Call before you go

We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
City of Cedar Falls
Hours
Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m. (last load 4:45); Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (last load 2:45)
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Not listed.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Per item$10.00 each
  • Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for washers and dryers
Per item$10.00 each
  • Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Microwaves

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for microwaves
Per item$10.00 each
  • Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Computers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for computers
Per item$10.00 each
  • Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Televisions

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for televisions
Per item$10.00 each
  • Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tires

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for tires
Car tire off rim$3.75 each
Car tire on rim$12.00 each
  • Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Scrap metal

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Rechargeable batteries only, in the vestibule Call 2 Recycle boxes; no car or lead-acid batteries.
  • Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Paint

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Dried paint only; liquid paint is not accepted.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of Cedar Falls Public Works
    • The Cedar Falls Transfer Station is at 1524 State Street, next to the Cedar Falls Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. (last load 4:45) and Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (last load 2:45). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Public Works phone for Transfer Station questions: (319) 273-8629. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Transfer Station recycles scrap metal, appliances, tires, computers and televisions for a recycling fee; scrap metal is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Rechargeable batteries are accepted in Call 2 Recycle boxes in the vestibule; car and power-wheel batteries are not. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Dried paint is accepted; liquid paint is not. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lead-acid batteries, paint, hazardous waste and similar items are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances (washers/dryers, refrigerators/freezers, microwaves and more) are $10 each, and computers and televisions $10. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires: car tire $3.75 off rim, $12 on rim; truck/tractor tire $12 off rim, $23 on rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household/demolition waste is $65 per ton with a $7 minimum under 215 lbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Cedar Falls Public Works
    • The Cedar Falls Recycling Center is next to the Transfer Station at 1524 State Street. Checked October 26, 2026.

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