Arnold O. Chantland Resource Recovery Plant
Recycling Center in Ames, Iowa
About This Location
The Arnold O. Chantland Resource Recovery Plant at 110 Chantland Ave in Ames, Iowa is the city-owned facility for solid waste, recycling, composting, and special-item disposal serving Story County residents.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass
Fees
- Single bag (up to 10 lbs) — $5
- Passenger car load (up to 300 lbs) — $15
- Van or pickup (up to 800 lbs) — $35
- Pickup with trailer (up to 1500 lbs) — $64 minimum + tax
- Over the scale (commercial) — $85 minimum per ton + tax
- Large appliances — $30 each
- TVs and monitors — $30-$60 (varies by size)
- Mattress or box spring — $10 each
- Couch — $10
- Hot tub — $50
- C&D debris (pickup load) — $50
- Fire extinguisher — $8 each
- Tires (varies by type) — $7-$60
Access & restrictions
Trash received at 410 E 2nd St (north side of building). Glass and food waste at 420 E 2nd St.
Programs & events
- Curbside Recycling Program — City of Ames provides residential curbside recycling pickup. Contact Resource Recovery System for cart information.
- Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus (R3C) — A new Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus is planned to replace the current waste-to-energy plant, with a targeted opening of July 2027.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost to drop off a car load of trash at the Chantland Plant in Ames?
A standard passenger car load (up to 300 lbs) costs $15 as of July 2026. A van or pickup (up to 800 lbs) is $35. Payment by cash, check, debit, or major credit card is accepted.
Does the Ames Resource Recovery Plant accept electronics and appliances?
Yes. Large appliances are $30 each; TVs and monitors range from $30 to $60 depending on size. The plant also accepts tires, mattresses, furniture, and C&D debris for a fee.
Is the Chantland Resource Recovery Plant open on weekends?
The plant is open Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to noon. It is closed on Sundays. Weekday hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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