Recycling Centers in Iowa Falls, IA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Iowa Falls, Iowa. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Iowa Falls, 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 Iowa Falls: A Local Guide
Iowa Falls, the county seat of Hardin County, is home to two distinct recycling operations that serve different needs. D & T Recycling LLC at 11733 Co Hwy S45 is a full-service scrap metal buyer purchasing copper, aluminum, brass, steel, vehicles, farm machinery, and appliances Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Cash For Cans (also known as Steve's Cash For Cans Redemption Center) at 131 E Rocksylvania Ave redeems Iowa bottle-deposit cans and bottles for the 5-cent refund under the state's Beverage Containers Control Law—though the Iowa DNR registry recorded a closure status as of January 2025, so callers should verify at (641) 648-5293 before visiting.
Neither facility operates as a general household recycling drop-off for paper, cardboard, and plastics. For those materials, Hardin County residents in Iowa Falls are served by a curbside collection program using red containers, run through Hardin County Recycling, which bales and sells cardboard, mixed paper, newspaper, plastic, and tin. Glass is no longer accepted in that curbside stream. Hardin County Solid Waste, based in nearby Eldora, provides additional solid-waste services to the county.
Iowa Falls sits along the Iowa River in central Iowa, about 35 miles southeast of Hampton and 18 miles northeast of Eldora. Residents with items not handled locally—such as electronics, hazardous household waste, or tires—can check Hardin County Solid Waste event schedules or contact the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for household hazardous waste collection days near Ackley and Alden.
When bringing scrap metal to D & T Recycling, call ahead at (641) 648-3088 for current prices and to confirm whether a specific item—such as a whole vehicle or large appliance—requires any preparation. The yard pays by weight at commodity rates, so prices vary with the market. For the bottle-deposit redemption center, only containers bearing an Iowa deposit mark qualify for the 5-cent refund; non-deposit containers are not redeemable. Explore all Iowa recycling centers for options across the state.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Iowa Falls
Where can I recycle aluminum cans for money in Iowa Falls, IA?
Two options exist. Cash For Cans at 131 E Rocksylvania Ave pays the Iowa 5-cent deposit refund on eligible deposit-marked containers—call (641) 648-5293 first to confirm it is still operating. D & T Recycling LLC on Hwy S45 buys aluminum by the pound at commodity scrap rates, open Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM.
Where do I recycle cardboard, paper, or plastics in Iowa Falls?
Iowa Falls is served by Hardin County's curbside recycling program, which uses red containers for cardboard, mixed paper, newspaper, plastic, and tin. Neither D & T Recycling nor Cash For Cans handles these materials. For drop-off options, contact Hardin County Solid Waste in Eldora at (641) 939-8056.
Does D & T Recycling in Iowa Falls take old farm equipment?
Yes. D & T Recycling buys farm machinery along with cars, trucks, appliances, and metals of all kinds. Call (641) 648-3088 or email DANDTRECYCLING@HOTMAIL.COM to get a quote and arrange delivery of large items.
Is there an e-waste drop-off in Iowa Falls?
Neither local facility specializes in electronics recycling. Check Hardin County Solid Waste for scheduled e-waste collection events, or search for drop-off programs at nearby retailers. Iowa residents can also use the Iowa DNR's recycling locator for options in Hampton or other Hardin County communities.