Recycling Centers in Marshalltown, IA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Marshalltown, Iowa. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Marshalltown, 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 Marshalltown: A Local Guide
Marshalltown, the Marshall County seat in central Iowa, has operated under a mandatory recycling ordinance since 1995 — one of the earlier countywide mandates in the state. Today, two facilities anchor the city's recycling network: the Marshall County Landfill on Marshalltown Blvd, which accepts everything from household co-mingled recyclables to scrap metal, e-waste, appliances, tires, and used motor oil, and the Marshalltown Redemption Center on E Madison St, where residents can exchange Iowa-deposit bottles and cans for the state's 5-cent refund.
For most Marshalltown households, the Marshall County Landfill is the primary resource. It accepts flattened cardboard, glass, paper, plastics #1, #2, and #5, and tin cans under a $5 minimum drop-off fee. Larger items carry separate fees: appliances and televisions cost $15 each, propane tanks $6, tires $400 per ton, and motor oil $5 per visit. Scrap metal and lead-acid batteries are accepted free of charge. The landfill's hazardous materials swap shop lets residents drop off leftover paint, cleaners, and other HHW — and pick up usable ones at no cost.
Iowa's Bottle Bill makes the Marshalltown Redemption Center a distinct and separate stop from the landfill. The center accepts only Iowa-deposit containers — glass, aluminum, and #1 and #2 plastic beverage bottles bearing the Iowa deposit mark — and pays out the 5-cent refund per unit. It is closed Wednesdays and Sundays; hours run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9am–4pm and Saturday 8am–noon. For all other recyclables, the landfill is the right destination.
Marshalltown sits in the heart of Iowa's I-35 corridor, roughly midway between Des Moines and Waterloo. Residents of neighboring communities can also use the Marshall County Landfill under the county's service-area agreements. For recycling in nearby Iowa Falls, Ames, or Eldora, check those cities' local solid-waste programs, as Marshall County's ordinance and fees apply specifically within the county service area. Iowa's statewide recycling center directory lists all verified drop-off sites across the state.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Marshalltown
Where can I recycle cardboard and plastics in Marshalltown, IA?
The Marshall County Landfill at 2313 Marshalltown Blvd accepts flattened cardboard, paper, glass, plastics #1, #2, and #5, and tin cans Monday–Friday 8am–4pm and Saturday 8am–noon. The $5 minimum drop-off fee covers up to four containers. Plastic bags and film (#4 plastic) should go to local grocery-store drop-off bins.
Where do I return Iowa deposit bottles in Marshalltown?
The Marshalltown Redemption Center at 401 E Madison St handles Iowa Bottle Bill redemptions, paying the 5-cent deposit on qualifying glass, aluminum, and plastic beverage containers. Hours are Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am–4pm and Saturday 8am–noon; closed Wednesday and Sunday.
Does Marshall County accept old TVs and electronics?
Yes. The Marshall County Landfill accepts televisions, computer monitors, laptops, and other e-waste for a $15-per-unit fee. Scrap metal from computers and appliances is accepted free. The landfill is open Monday–Friday 8am–4pm and Saturday 8am–noon at 2313 Marshalltown Blvd.
Is there a household hazardous waste drop-off in Marshalltown?
Yes — the Marshall County Landfill runs a year-round hazardous materials swap shop where residents can drop off leftover paints, cleaners, and similar HHW and pick up usable products at no charge. Seasonal HHW collection events are also held periodically. Call (641) 752-0646 or visit marshallcountylandfill.org for upcoming event dates.