Amos Redemption Center
Recycling Center in Chariton, Iowa
About This Location
Amos Redemption Center is an Iowa DNR–approved deposit return site on Court Avenue in Chariton, paying the state-mandated 5 cents per eligible beverage container.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic
What they do not accept
Fees
- Iowa deposit containers — 5 cents per container paid TO customer (state deposit refund)
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What containers qualify for the 5-cent Iowa deposit return at Amos?
Any beverage container bearing the Iowa 5-cent deposit mark qualifies — typically aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastic bottles sold with that deposit in Iowa. Wine, liquor, and dairy containers generally do not carry the Iowa deposit. Check the label for the 'IA 5¢' mark.
Does Amos Redemption Center take scrap metal, electronics, or cardboard?
No. Amos is a dedicated bottle-bill redemption site. For scrap metal recycling in Chariton, Sunset Sales Metal Recycling at 18472 430th Ln (641-533-4480) purchases ferrous and non-ferrous metal. For cardboard and paper, the free 24-hour drop-off at 1415 Lucas Ave (behind the Armory) accepts those materials.
Is Amos Redemption Center open on weekends?
Saturday only, reported as 10 AM–1 PM. The center is closed Sunday and Monday. Call 641-203-7025 to confirm current hours before your trip.
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