Recycling Centers in Mason City, IA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Mason City, Iowa. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Mason City, Iowa. This directory lists 5 facilities serving the Mason City area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Mason City: A Local Guide
Mason City, Iowa has 5 recycling-related options in our directory, a mix of scrap-metal and iron buyers like Behr Iron & Metal, a Waste Management municipal recycling center, a can-and-bottle redemption spot, and local drop-off recyclers. For curbside service, the City of Mason City Sanitation Division picks up recyclables at the curb every other week as part of the automated "Cart Smart" program; the base monthly garbage fee covers weekly garbage plus the recycling and yard-waste carts, so residents do not opt in separately. See more Iowa cities on our Iowa recycling hub.
For scrap metal and iron, Mason City residents commonly use Behr Iron & Metal on W State St. The WM - Mason City Recycling Center on 3rd St NE handles municipal-style recyclables, while Staci Buy$ Can$ is a can-and-bottle return point for Iowa's deposit containers. Hours, materials, and any fees differ by location, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Looking beyond Mason City? Iowa's larger directories include Des Moines (24 listings), Waterloo (13), Iowa City (5), and Ames (4). You can also browse every city from our Iowa recycling hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Mason City
Does Mason City have curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of Mason City Sanitation Division collects recyclables at the curb every other week through its automated "Cart Smart" program. The base monthly garbage fee covers garbage, recycling, and yard-waste carts, so there is no separate opt-in. Place the cart out by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day.
What materials can I recycle in Mason City?
The city keeps the current accepted and not-accepted list at masoncity.net/recycle. Private facilities differ: scrap yards such as Behr Iron & Metal focus on metals, while the can-and-bottle return handles Iowa deposit containers. Check each center's page here to confirm its specific materials.
Does Iowa pay for recycling cans and bottles?
Yes. Iowa's bottle-deposit law lets you redeem eligible beverage containers for the deposit. In Mason City, Staci Buy$ Can$ - Can & Bottle Return is listed as a redemption point. Confirm accepted container types and hours on its page before you go.
Where can I take scrap metal in Mason City?
Behr Iron & Metal on W State St is the main scrap and iron buyer in our Mason City listings. Accepted metals, pricing, and hours vary, so review the center's page and contact them directly before hauling a load.