Poweshiek Transfer Station - A Division Of Sciswa
Recycling Center in Malcom, Iowa
About This Location
The Poweshiek Transfer Station is a public solid-waste and recycling drop-off run by the South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency (SCISWA) at 1163 US-6 in Malcom. Beyond regular trash, it takes curbside-type recyclables and scrap metal at no charge, and handles harder-to-dispose items like tires, appliances, waste oil, propane tanks and electronics for modest fees. Household hazardous materials are accepted free for residents during the April-October season.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Fees
- Garbage (residential/commercial) — $70/ton, $10 minimum
- Construction/demolition debris — $70/ton, $10 minimum
- Appliances — $5 each
- Car/pickup tires 15" or under — $5
- Pickup tires over 15" — $8
- Semi tires — $10
- TVs and monitors — $12
- Large propane tanks — $5
- Small propane tanks — $2
Access & restrictions
public drop-off; HHW free for residents of the SCISWA service area · All incoming loads must be covered and secured or surcharges apply; recyclables must be clean and loose (no plastic bags)
Programs & events
- Household Hazardous Materials drop-off — Free for residents by appointment on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the April-October collection season
- Free recycling drop-off — Paper, cardboard, plastics #1-#7, aluminum/tin cans, glass and scrap metal accepted at no charge
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off tires at the Poweshiek Transfer Station?
Yes. Car and pickup tires 15" or under are $5, pickup tires over 15" are $8, and semi tires are $10. Tires are accepted during normal hours.
What can I recycle there for free?
Paper, cardboard, plastics #1 through #7, aluminum and tin cans, glass and scrap metal are all accepted at no charge, along with uncontaminated waste oil and used oil filters. Materials must be clean and loose - no plastic bags.
Do they accept TVs and electronics?
Yes. The station accepts high-tech electronic waste such as televisions, computer monitors, printers and accessories. TVs and monitors carry a $12 fee; many other electronic items are accepted at no charge.
Is styrofoam or branch disposal available here?
The SCISWA site does not list expanded polystyrene (styrofoam) among its free recyclables, so it is not confirmed as accepted. For yard waste such as tree branches, contact the station directly at 641-528-2801, as brush handling is not detailed online.
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