Cedar Rapids Solid Waste & Recycling Division
Recycling Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
About This Location
The City of Cedar Rapids Solid Waste & Recycling Division at 500 15th Ave SW is the city's official public drop-off for household recyclables — open weekdays, free to all Cedar Rapids residents.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Programs & events
- Curbside Three-Cart Collection (GARBY/CURBY/YARDY) — Weekly curbside pickup for trash, recycling, and yard waste/compost. Set out by 7 AM on your collection day.
- Assisted Collection — Available for residents physically unable to transport carts to the curb. Contact 319-286-5897 to enroll.
- Bulky Item Pickup — Schedule pickup for large items like furniture and appliances by calling 319-286-5897.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cedar Rapids accept glass in the curbside CURBY recycling cart?
No. Glass must be placed in a separate 2–5 gallon bucket with a handle, set three feet away from the CURBY cart at the curb. Both clear and colored glass are accepted at the curb this way.
Are plastics #3 through #7 accepted at the Cedar Rapids recycling drop-off?
Yes, plastics numbered #1 through #7 are collected, but only #1 and #2 are actively recycled. Items #3–#7 are collected but currently not recycled. Plastic bags are not accepted — return them to a grocery store bag-drop.
Can I drop off bulky items or appliances at 500 15th Ave SW?
Bulky items like furniture and large appliances are not handled as walk-in drop-offs here. Schedule a bulky item pickup by calling Cedar Rapids Solid Waste & Recycling at 319-286-5897 (answered 24/7).
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