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Recycling centers in Iowa
Browse 26 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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3 centers
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Bettendorf
1 center
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Bloomfield
1 center
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Bondurant
2 centers
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Carroll
1 center
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Cedar Rapids
1 center
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Clarinda
1 center
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Council Bluffs
1 center
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Davenport
8 centers
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Des Moines
7 centers
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Dubuque
3 centers
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Eldridge
1 center
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Fairfield
1 center
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Grimes
1 center
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Iowa City
3 centers
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Malcom
1 center
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Marion
1 center
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Marshalltown
1 center
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Nashua
1 center
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Oskaloosa
3 centers
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Sioux City
3 centers
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Spencer
1 center
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Tama
1 center
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Tracy
1 center
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Waterloo
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Webster City
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Recycling resources
Guides, prices, and tools to help you recycle and get paid for scrap across Iowa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common recycling questions for Iowa residents
How many recycling centers are in Iowa?
RecycleFind lists 52 recycling centers across 26 cities in Iowa. The most coverage is in Davenport (8 centers), Des Moines (7 centers), Ames (3 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 auto salvage, used auto parts, junk car buyer, Scrap Metal, scrap metal. 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 Davenport, Iowa?
Davenport has several of the Iowa centers that accept e-waste like computers, phones, and TVs. Open the Davenport 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 Ames, Iowa?
The strongest centers in Ames combine broad material acceptance, fair scrap prices, and convenient hours. Each Ames 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. Iowa's refund is 5 cents. A Rhode Island DEM comparison table, current as of August 2026, still lists Iowa at 5 cents. 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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