Iowa City Landfill And Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Iowa City, Iowa

📍 3900 Hebl Ave SW, Iowa City, IA 52246
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📞 +1 319-356-5185 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center — 3900 Hebl Ave SW, Iowa City, IA 52246

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard (corrugated, flattened to 2x2 ft max)
✓ Paper (newspapers, magazines, office paper, junk mail, paperboard, phone books, waxy cartons)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (all colors — food and beverage containers, candle jars, clear drinking vessels)
✓ Metal cans and foil (drink/food cans, aluminum pie pans, aluminum foil in 2-inch ball min.)
✓ Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, and round tubs (empty and rinsed, leave caps on)
✓ Scrap metal (iron, steel, aluminum, brass, copper) — free
✓ Large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, AC units, water heaters) — $12.50/each
✓ Electronics: computers and TVs — $20 each; other electronics (printers, cell phones, cameras, stereos) — $3 each
✓ Small appliances (vacuums, toasters, blenders, irons, ceiling fans) — $3 each
✓ Motor oil, vegetable oil, and oil filters — free
✓ Tires — $0.15/lb ($3 minimum)
✓ CFL and LED light bulbs (residential — free)
✓ Bicycles — free
✓ Books (hardcover and softcover) — free
✓ Propane and helium tanks (residential-sized) — $1 each
✓ Asphalt roof shingles — $30/ton
✓ Household hazardous waste (HHW): cleaning products, garage/workshop products, lawn/outdoor products, batteries, sharps, oil, medications (non-controlled), fire extinguishers — free for residents (Thu/Fri 7 AM–2 PM, Sat 7 AM–noon)
✓ Food waste and yard waste for composting — $5 minimum (up to 400 lbs); $24/ton over 400 lbs

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Electric vehicle or e-bike batteries (hazardous)
✕ THC vape devices
✕ Smoke detectors
✕ Controlled substance medications
✕ Ammunition and explosives
✕ Radioactive materials
✕ Infectious medical waste
✕ Materials from outside Johnson County (or Kalona/Riverside city limits)
✕ Styrofoam (landfilled as regular garbage)
✕ Propane (large tanks — residential-sized only accepted at $1 each)

Fees

  • Garbage: $14 (Iowa City residents) or $15 (non-Iowa City Johnson County) for loads under 600 lbs
  • Electronics: $20 per computer or TV; $3 per other electronics; holiday light strands free
  • Large appliances: $12.50 each; grills $3; exercise equipment $3
  • Tires: $0.15/lb ($3 minimum)
  • Compost facility: $5 minimum (up to 400 lbs); $24/ton over that
  • Propane/helium tanks: $1 each (residential-sized only)
  • CFL/LED bulbs (residential): free; commercial: 54 cents each (4-ft tubes and under)

Programs & events

  • Hazardous Material Collection Facility (residential free, Thu/Fri 7 AM–2 PM, Sat 7 AM–noon)
  • Compost Facility — food waste and yard waste accepted
  • EPA-funded Compost Facility expansion in progress (2026)
  • Iowa DNR Environmental Management System (EMS) designation
  • Bulk water fill station (tokens required)
  • Wood chips available free for self-loading

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center accept televisions and computers?

Yes, at a fee: computers and TVs are each $20 (the fee covers all components). Other electronics such as printers, cell phones, and stereos are $3 each. Holiday light strands and electronic cords are free. Drop off at the electronics recycling garage bay during regular hours (Mon–Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM, Sat 7 AM–noon).

Can I drop off hazardous household waste like paint and pesticides at no charge?

Yes, for Iowa City and Johnson County residents. The Hazardous Material Collection Facility at the landfill is free for residential drop-off on Thursdays and Fridays 7 AM–2 PM and Saturdays 7 AM–noon. Accepted items include cleaning products, oil-based paint (up to 20 gallons), antifreeze, batteries, medications (non-controlled), and pesticides. Bring items in containers with secure lids.

Does the Iowa City Landfill accept materials from outside Johnson County?

No. The facility serves residents and businesses within Johnson County, Iowa, and the city limits of Kalona and Riverside only. Loads from outside this area will be turned away. Call 319-356-5185 to confirm your eligibility before visiting.

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Contact & Location

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Address
3900 Hebl Ave SW, Iowa City, IA 52246
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Website
icgov.org
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City / State
Iowa City, Iowa

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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