Recycling Centers in Indianola, IA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Indianola, Iowa. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Indianola, 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 Indianola: A Local Guide
Indianola, the Warren County seat, is served by two distinct recycling operations that cover different material streams. T.R.M. Disposal LLC at 901 S Jefferson Way is the city's locally owned, female-operated waste and recycling company, open Monday through Friday 7:30 AM–4:30 PM. It runs curbside recycling in Milo, Lacona, and Spring Hill but serves Indianola city residents as a paid drop-off site — visitors check in at the office and pay a small fee. Accepted materials include cardboard, mixed paper, aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic bottles, and tin cans. For rural customers throughout Warren County and eastern Madison County, TRM's drop-off is the primary public-access recycling point.
Iowa bottle-bill redeemers have their own dedicated stop: J&J Redemption at 1905 W 2nd Ave is a state-licensed redemption center (Iowa DNR application #183, approved January 2024) that pays the full 5-cent Iowa deposit on every eligible can, plastic bottle, or glass bottle sold in Iowa. The center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Neither Mondays nor Sundays are operating days. Bring your Iowa-deposit containers here — containers without the Iowa imprint or out-of-state bottles are not eligible.
Indianola also has city-managed options for materials not handled by TRM or J&J: the Indianola Brush & Waste Facility holds periodic electronics (e-cycling) and household hazardous waste (HHW) collection events, and the Warren County Electronics & HHW Facility at W Iowa Ave accepts hazardous materials by appointment. Residents in neighboring Milo, Lacona, and Carlisle also have recycling options worth checking if you live near the county line.
When choosing where to go, match your material to the right stop: TRM Disposal for cardboard, paper, cans, and bottles (small fee applies); J&J Redemption for Iowa-deposit containers you want cash back on; and the city's HHW events for electronics, paint, and chemicals. The Iowa recycling directory lists additional centers statewide if you have materials neither Indianola center accepts.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Indianola
Where can I drop off cardboard and paper recycling in Indianola, IA?
T.R.M. Disposal LLC at 901 S Jefferson Way accepts cardboard, mixed paper, aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastic bottles as a drop-off Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–4:30 PM. Check in at the office; a small fee applies. Curbside recycling through TRM is only available in Milo, Lacona, and Spring Hill — not Indianola city limits.
How do I redeem Iowa bottle deposits in Indianola?
J&J Redemption at 1905 W 2nd Ave is Iowa DNR-approved and pays 5 cents per eligible container (aluminum cans, plastic bottles, glass bottles with an Iowa deposit). Hours are Tuesday–Saturday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; call (515) 402-3312 to confirm they're open.
Are there recycling options near Indianola in Warren County?
Yes. The South Central Iowa Landfill Agency serves Warren County communities. Neighboring cities like Carlisle and Milo have their own drop-off or curbside options. See the full Iowa recycling directory for centers by city.
Where do Indianola residents dispose of electronics or hazardous waste?
The City of Indianola holds periodic e-cycling and HHW collection events at the Brush & Waste Facility — check indianolaiowa.gov for dates. The Warren County Electronics & HHW Facility on W Iowa Ave also accepts hazardous materials; call (515) 961-9410 for details.