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Where to recycle in Iowa

The vast majority of Iowa residents are interested, and willing to, recycle materials. However, what they are able to recycle depends greatly on where they live and what services are offered in that area.

If you're uncertain about where and how to recycle any given item, here are some suggestions.

  1. Call your local recycling, solid waste, environment, or public works department. The names of these departments vary from place to place, but all local governments (city, town, county) should be able to help you identify the recyling options in your area.
  2. Ask the company or organization that picks up your garbage or that operates your local disposal facility about recycling options.
  3. Contact the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Waste Management Office. They can point you in the right direction.

In addition, here are some helpful resources on the web.

Recycle Iowa

Iowa Department of Natural Resources Waste Management

Recycling & Reuse Technology Transfer Center, University of Northern Iowa

Iowa Recycling Association

National Recycling Coalition

Keep Iowa Beautiful

Earth 911 - Iowa