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About This Location

Can Shed Iowa City – 611 Hollywood Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52240

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans (Iowa deposit beverage containers)
✓ Plastic bottles (Iowa deposit beverage containers)
✓ Glass bottles (Iowa deposit beverage containers)

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Non-deposit containers (no Iowa refund stamp)
✕ Cardboard, paper, or general recyclables
✕ Electronics or appliances
✕ Hazardous materials

Fees

  • Can boxes: $7.00 each
  • Can box lids: $2.00 plus tax
  • Liner deposit: $0.50 each
  • BottleDrop Iowa bags: $2.15 each

Access & restrictions

Open to the public

Programs & events

  • BottleDrop Iowa — app-based drop-off bags accepted at drop door 6 AM–10 PM, 7 days/week

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of containers does Can Shed Iowa City accept?

Can Shed accepts aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass bottles that carry the Iowa deposit refund stamp. The center pays the Iowa deposit refund value for each container. Non-deposit containers are not accepted.

Can I drop off cans at Can Shed Iowa City outside of business hours?

Yes. Can Shed offers the BottleDrop Iowa program, which lets you drop off pre-packed bags using a mobile app at a drop door that is open 6 AM–10 PM, seven days a week — including Sundays when the staffed counter is closed.

Does Can Shed Iowa City accept recycling beyond bottles and cans?

No. Can Shed is a beverage container redemption center only. It does not accept general recyclables, cardboard, electronics, or other household materials. For general recycling in Iowa City, contact the Johnson County Waste Management Commission.

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Contact & Location

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611 Hollywood Blvd #3, Iowa City, IA 52240
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City / State
Iowa City, Iowa

Opening Hours

Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed (BottleDrop door: 6 AM–10 PM)
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