Rathbun Area Solid Waste Commission
Recycling Center in Centerville, Iowa
About This Location
RASWC is Appanoose County's full-service solid waste authority, combining a 24-hour curbside-free recycling drop-off, a staffed transfer station, and one of the region's few household hazardous waste collection centers at a single campus.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Household Hazardous Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
Fees
- TVs and computer monitors (any size) — $12 each
- Most other electronics — No charge
- Recycling drop-off (cardboard, paper, glass, plastic, tin) — Free
- HHW disposal for residential users in service area — Free
- Swap Shop reuse materials — $0.50 per pound
Programs & events
- Regional Collection Center (RCC) — HHW — By-appointment household hazardous waste drop-off for residents of the Rathbun Planning Area. Free for residential users; commercial users pay a case-by-case fee.
- Recycling Trailers — Moravia — Mobile collection trailer at S. William Street next to City Hall on the 2nd Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, 9–11 AM.
- Recycling Trailers — Moulton — Mobile collection trailer next to Moulton Fire Station on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, 5:00 PM through the following Thursday at 4:00 PM.
- Swap Shop — Discarded materials available for reuse at 50 cents per pound; office access required.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off recycling at any hour, or do I need to come during office hours?
The 24-hour Recycling Center at 3020 McCarty St is accessible around the clock, every day of the week. No staff present is required — just sort your clean, unbagged recyclables into the correct bins.
How do I dispose of old paint or automotive chemicals in Centerville?
RASWC's Regional Collection Center (RCC) accepts household hazardous materials including paints, solvents, automotive fluids, and cleaning chemicals free of charge for residents in the Rathbun service area. An appointment is required — call (641) 437-7279.
Is there a fee to drop off an old TV or computer monitor?
Yes. TVs and computer monitors of any size cost $12 each at the Regional Collection Center. Most other electronics — CPUs, cell phones, DVD players, printers — are accepted at no charge.
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