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Recycling centers in Iowa
Browse 15 cities with recycling centers, scrap yards, and drop-off facilities across Iowa.
Cities with Recycling Centers in Iowa
Browse recycling facilities by city to find convenient locations near you. Each listing includes contact information, accepted materials, and operating hours.
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Bloomfield
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Carroll
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Cedar Rapids
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Clarinda
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Davenport
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Des Moines
2 centers
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Dubuque
1 center
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Fairfield
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Iowa City
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Marshalltown
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Nashua
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Sioux City
3 centers
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Tama
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Waterloo
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Recycling resources
Guides, prices, and tools to help you recycle and get paid for scrap across Iowa.
How many recycling centers are in Iowa?
RecycleFind lists 19 recycling centers across 15 cities in Iowa. The most coverage is in Sioux City (3 centers), Des Moines (2 centers), Waterloo (2 centers). Browse any city above to see facilities with hours, accepted materials, and directions.
What materials can I recycle in Iowa?
Centers listed in Iowa most commonly handle used auto parts, auto salvage, junk car buyer, recycled OEM parts, ARA gold seal member. Acceptance varies by location, so open a specific listing to confirm what each facility takes. For prep tips and current values, see our material guides and the live scrap metal prices on RecycleFind.
Where can I recycle electronics in Sioux City, Iowa?
Sioux City has several of the Iowa centers that accept e-waste like computers, phones, and TVs. Open the Sioux City page above to see which facilities list electronics, then check our electronics recycling guide for what is accepted and how to wipe your data first. Many drop-off sites also take batteries and small appliances.
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Des Moines, Iowa?
Scrap yards and recycling centers in Des Moines typically buy metals such as aluminum, copper, steel, and brass. Call ahead to confirm accepted metals, and bring clean, sorted material plus ID for the best payout. Check current scrap metal prices on RecycleFind before you go so you know what your load is worth.
Best-rated recycling centers in Waterloo, Iowa?
The strongest centers in Waterloo combine broad material acceptance, fair scrap prices, and convenient hours. Each Waterloo listing above shows ratings, accepted materials, and contact details so you can compare facilities side by side and pick the closest one that takes what you need.
Does Iowa have a bottle deposit program?
Yes, this state has a bottle deposit program where you can return eligible containers for cash refunds. Either way, local recycling centers and scrap yards in Iowa accept aluminum cans and many take glass and plastic bottles, so recycling them still reduces waste and can earn a small payout at metal facilities.
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