Hy-Vee Bottle & Can Redemption Center

Recycling Center in Altoona, Iowa

📍 108 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
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About This Location

This listing is the bottle-and-can redemption point associated with the Hy-Vee store at 108 8th St SW in Altoona. Under Iowa's bottle-deposit law, eligible beverage containers carry a 5-cent deposit, and participating stores like Hy-Vee return that nickel when you bring the empties back. It is a deposit-refund point, not a household recycling drop-off for electronics, appliances, or general trash.

What this location Accepts

✓ Deposit-marked aluminum cans (IA 5¢)
✓ Deposit-marked glass beverage bottles (IA 5¢)
✓ Deposit-marked plastic beverage bottles (IA 5¢)

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Non-deposit containers (water, juice, milk jugs)
✕ Electronics / e-waste
✕ Appliances
✕ Household hazardous waste
✕ Cardboard and mixed household recycling

Access & restrictions

Public — anyone returning Iowa deposit containers · Returns the 5¢ Iowa deposit on eligible marked containers; store redemption availability can change, so confirm by phone

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I return at the Hy-Vee redemption point in Altoona?

Beverage containers covered by Iowa's bottle bill — carbonated and alcoholic cans and bottles marked "IA 5¢" (aluminum, glass, plastic). You get the 5-cent deposit back per eligible container.

Is this a place to drop off recycling like cardboard or electronics?

No. It is a deposit-refund point for beverage containers only. For cardboard, electronics, or household hazardous waste, use a Polk County / Metro Waste Authority drop-off.

Are there posted redemption hours?

We could not verify separate, published redemption hours for this location, and store redemption availability in Iowa has changed over time. Call the Altoona Hy-Vee before a large return to confirm it is currently accepting containers.

Do I get money back for my cans here?

Yes, if the container carries the Iowa 5¢ deposit marking. Non-deposit containers like water or milk jugs do not qualify for a refund.

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Recycling Centers Near Altoona

Contact & Location

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Address
108 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
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City / State
Altoona, Iowa

Opening Hours

Monday 10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6 PM
Friday 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday 10 AM–6 PM

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