Grinnell Redemption

Recycling Center in Grinnell, Iowa

📍 132 West St, Grinnell, IA 50112
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About This Location

Grinnell Redemption is a bottle-and-can redemption center at 132 West St in Grinnell, registered with the Iowa DNR as an operating redemption facility under Iowa's bottle-deposit law. It is where you bring eligible beverage containers marked "IA 5¢" to get your nickel deposit back — not a general household recycling drop-off. Containers are counted and you are paid the per-container refund.

What this location Accepts

✓ Deposit-marked aluminum cans (IA 5¢)
✓ Deposit-marked glass beverage bottles (IA 5¢)
✓ Deposit-marked plastic beverage bottles (IA 5¢)

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Non-deposit containers (water, juice, milk)
✕ Electronics / e-waste
✕ Appliances
✕ Household hazardous waste
✕ Cardboard and mixed household recycling

Access & restrictions

Public — anyone returning Iowa deposit containers · Pays the 5¢ Iowa deposit refund per eligible container; containers must carry the Iowa deposit marking

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grinnell Redemption a recycling drop-off or a deposit refund center?

It is a bottle-and-can redemption center. You bring beverage containers marked with the Iowa 5¢ deposit and are paid the nickel refund per container. It is not a general drop-off for electronics, appliances, or household trash.

What containers can I redeem here?

Containers covered by Iowa's bottle bill — carbonated and alcoholic beverage cans and bottles marked "IA 5¢" (aluminum, glass, and plastic). Non-deposit containers like water or milk jugs are not eligible for a refund.

What are the hours?

Listed hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, and closed Thursday and Sunday. Call ahead to confirm before a large drop.

Where do I take electronics or appliances in Grinnell?

Not here — this center only handles deposit beverage containers. Use the City of Grinnell's recycling program or a Poweshiek County / regional facility for electronics, appliances, and household hazardous waste.

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Contact & Location

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Address
132 West St, Grinnell, IA 50112
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City / State
Grinnell, Iowa

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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