Area Recyclers

Recycling Center in Burlington, Iowa

📍 1818 W Burlington Ave, Burlington, IA 52601
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📞 +1 319-753-8126 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Area Recyclers is the Des Moines County Regional Solid Waste Commission's processing plant, receiving roughly 3,000 tons of recyclables a year from curbside routes and eight drop-off sites across Des Moines County.

What this location Accepts

✓ Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, office paper, junk mail, phone books
✓ Corrugated cardboard (flattened and bundled)
✓ Glass jars, bottles, drinking glasses, dishes, ceramics
✓ Tin and aluminum cans, foil, pie pans, food trays
✓ Plastic bottles and containers #1, #2, and #5
✓ Appliances (by appointment, $10 fee)

Related recycling guides: Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Cereal boxes and paperboard cartons
✕ Pizza boxes (contaminated with grease)
✕ Motor oil bottles (petroleum contamination)
✕ Plastics #3, #4, #6, and #7
✕ Hazardous household waste (handled at HazChem Center, West Burlington)

Fees

  • Appliances — $10 each
  • Standard recyclables drop-off — Free

Programs & events

  • Bi-weekly curbside collection — Serves 13 member communities on rotating bi-weekly schedule
  • X-Stream Portable Containers — Portable recycling bins available for community events and organizations; $10 deposit per container, no rental fee
  • Recycled 2 You Store — On-site reuse store accepting and selling donated household items, open M–F 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • HazChem Center — Household hazardous waste accepted by appointment at 13758 Washington Rd, West Burlington; TVs accepted M–F 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sat 8 a.m.–noon ($15/TV)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to sort recyclables before dropping them off at Area Recyclers?

Yes. DMC uses a sorted system, not single-stream. Plastics, paper, glass, and cans must be separated into different bags or bins. Containers should be rinsed clean and lids removed from milk jugs before drop-off.

Can I drop off a broken refrigerator or old washing machine here?

Yes — Area Recyclers accepts large appliances by appointment only at $10 each (cash or check). Call 319-753-8126 to schedule. Appliances containing refrigerants (Freon) are also accepted through this program.

Where do I take household hazardous waste like paint, pesticides, or old TVs?

Area Recyclers does not handle hazardous waste. DMC operates the HazChem Center at 13758 Washington Rd, West Burlington (319-753-8758). Televisions can be dropped off there Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–noon for $15; other HHW is by appointment.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1818 W Burlington Ave, Burlington, IA 52601
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Website
dmcwaste.org
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City / State
Burlington, Iowa

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM–11:30 AM (2nd & 4th Saturday only)
Sunday Closed

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