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Recycling drop-off center

Council Bluffs Recycling Center

4441 Gifford Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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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 Council Bluffs
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Household hazardous materials: Tue-Fri 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and second Saturday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Open to everyone, according to the site. Businesses: accepted.

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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.

Furniture

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for furniture
Bulky waste, minimum per load$10.00
Bulky waste, prorated per ton$75.00
  • Payment is due at the time of service.

Couches

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for couches
Bulky waste, minimum per load$10.00
Bulky waste, prorated per ton$75.00
  • Payment is due at the time of service.

Mattresses

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for mattresses
Bulky waste, minimum per load$10.00
Bulky waste, prorated per ton$75.00
  • Payment is due at the time of service.

Box springs

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for box springs
Bulky waste, minimum per load$10.00
Bulky waste, prorated per ton$75.00
  • Payment is due at the time of service.

Tires

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for tires
Passenger tire, stacked (approx.)$5.00 each
Passenger tire, unstacked (approx.)$10.00 each
  • Tires with rims are accepted; charged $350/ton stacked or $700/ton unstacked.
  • Payment is due at the time of service.

Other electronics

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for other electronics
Electronics by weight$0.45 per pound
  • Weighed on arrival and charged by actual weight.
  • Payment is due at the time of service.

Televisions

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for televisions
Electronics by weight$0.45 per pound
  • Weighed on arrival and charged by actual weight.
  • Payment is due at the time of service.

Computers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for computers
Electronics by weight$0.45 per pound
  • Weighed on arrival and charged by actual weight.
  • Payment is due at the time of service.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerator or freezer (residential)$20.00 each
  • Payment is due at the time of service.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for washers and dryers
Washer or dryer (residential)$8.00 each
  • Payment is due at the time of service.

Microwaves

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for microwaves
Microwave (residential)$8.00 each
  • Payment is due at the time of service.

Paint

AcceptedCost unknown

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

  • Household hazardous materials: Tue-Fri 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and second Saturday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; free for Pottawattamie County residents, fee for others.
  • Preparation: Keep paint in its original container and bring your driver's license.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

  • Rechargeable batteries of all types are listed.
  • Household hazardous materials: Tue-Fri 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and second Saturday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; free for Pottawattamie County residents, fee for others.

Cardboard

AcceptedFree (documented)

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

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

  • Payment is due at the time of service.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Council Bluffs Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Council Bluffs Public Works
    • The Council Bluffs Recycling Center is at 4441 Gifford Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling Center phone: (712) 890-5454. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Besides household recyclables, the center accepts appliances, bulky waste and furniture, electronics, household hazardous waste, scrap metal and tires; payment is due at the time of service. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Payment is required at the time of service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · City of Council Bluffs Public Works
    • Household hazardous materials are taken Tuesday-Friday 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and the second Saturday of the month 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous materials disposal is free for Pottawattamie County residents; residential materials from outside the county and commercial waste are accepted for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paint (latex, oil-based, spray and stains) and rechargeable batteries of all types are accepted as household hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Leave materials in original containers, bring a driver's license and expect a short questionnaire. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky Waste and Furniture Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Council Bluffs Public Works
    • Accepted bulky items include furniture such as sofas, chairs, tables, beds and dressers, and mattresses and box springs of all sizes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky waste is $75 per ton, prorated ($10 per 260 pounds), with a $10 minimum per load. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR: Regional Collection Centers & Grants (opens in new tab) · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR lists the Council Bluffs RCC at 4441 Gifford Rd. as the main Regional Collection Center for Pottawattamie County. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tire Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Council Bluffs Public Works
    • Car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, lawn mower, farm, trailer and ATV tires are accepted, including tires with rims. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires cost $350 per ton stacked in a semi-trailer or $700 per ton unstacked; a passenger tire is about $5 stacked or $10 unstacked. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Council Bluffs Public Works
    • Accepted electronics include computers and laptops, monitors, phones and tablets, printers, audio/video equipment and televisions (flat screen, plasma and CRT). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics cost $0.45 per pound, charged on actual weight. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliance Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Council Bluffs Public Works
    • Residential fees: dryers, washers and microwaves $8 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Washers cost $8 residential. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators and freezers cost $20 residential ($26 commercial). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-off Recycling Locations (opens in new tab) · City of Council Bluffs Public Works
    • Paper, glass, metal, plastic and cardboard are accepted free at the Recycling Center during business hours. Checked October 26, 2026.

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