Recycling Centers in Cedar Rapids, IA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Cedar Rapids, Iowa can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Cedar Rapids: A Local Guide
Cedar Rapids has a well-organized municipal recycling system anchored by the City Solid Waste & Recycling Division at 500 15th Ave SW — the primary public drop-off for paper, cardboard, plastics #1–#7, aluminum and steel cans, cartons, and glass (in a separate bucket). The facility is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and accepts household recyclables free of charge. Glass must be placed in a 2–5 gallon bucket set three feet from the curbside CURBY cart; do not put it in the blue cart. For residents on curbside routes, Republic Services at 921 Ingleside Dr SW dispatches collection trucks on a rotating weekly schedule throughout the city.
For scrap metal, CC Recycling at 400 41st Ave Dr SW is the city's best-known public option — paying cash for ferrous and non-ferrous metals (steel, copper, aluminum, brass, lead, catalytic converters), purchasing junk vehicles with free towing within Cedar Rapids and Marion, and accepting appliances for a flat fee ($10 non-freon, $20 freon-containing). Metal prices change daily, so call (319) 365-4248 before hauling a large load. Electronics, plastic, glass, and cardboard are not accepted at CC Recycling. The Republic Services MRF at 901 Ingleside Dr SW is an industrial processing facility where sorted curbside recyclables are baled and shipped to markets; it is not a general public drop-off.
Cedar Rapids residents needing to dispose of electronics can use the Iowa E-Cycles program (iowawastereduction.com) for televisions, computers, and monitors at no charge. Household hazardous waste events are run periodically by Linn County — check the Linn County Public Health website for current dates. Neighboring Marion and Iowa City also have recycling infrastructure that Cedar Rapids-area residents can access.
Whether you are dropping off a week of cardboard at the city facility, selling an old radiator at CC Recycling, or starting curbside service through Republic Services, each facility below includes verified hours, accepted materials, and any applicable fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Cedar Rapids
Where can I drop off recyclables in Cedar Rapids without a scheduled pickup?
The Cedar Rapids Solid Waste & Recycling Division at 500 15th Ave SW accepts walk-in drop-off Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, at no charge. Accepted items include paper, cardboard, plastics #1–#7 (rinsed), aluminum and steel cans, cartons, and glass in a separate bucket.
Does Cedar Rapids recycle glass in the CURBY curbside cart?
No. Glass poses a safety hazard to sorting crews when mixed with other recyclables. Cedar Rapids asks residents to place glass food jars and bottles (no lids) in a separate 2–5 gallon bucket with a handle, set three feet from the CURBY cart at the curb. Both clear and colored glass are accepted this way.
Where can I sell scrap metal or recycle appliances in Cedar Rapids?
CC Recycling at 400 41st Ave Dr SW buys scrap metal (steel, copper, aluminum, brass, and more) and accepts appliances for a flat fee — $10 for non-freon units, $20 for freon-containing appliances like refrigerators. Open Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM and Saturday 8 AM–noon. Call (319) 365-4248 for daily metal prices.
How do I start curbside recycling service in Cedar Rapids?
Curbside CURBY recycling is a standard part of Cedar Rapids utility service for most residential addresses, collected by Republic Services. Call 319-286-5897 (Cedar Rapids Solid Waste) or (563) 332-0050 (Republic Services) to confirm your service, schedule, or request a cart.