Recycling Centers in Perry, IA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Perry, Iowa. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Perry, 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 Perry: A Local Guide
Perry, Iowa (pop. ~7,700), the Dallas County seat, is served by two recycling-related facilities that cover very different needs. The Metro Park West Landfill on 335th St, operated by Metro Waste Authority, is the area's primary public drop-off for everything from household hazardous waste (HHW) to tires, CRT electronics, appliances, and construction debris — along with a permanent HHW satellite program open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 3 PM. The Kans R Us redemption center at 2202 1st Ave handles something completely different: cashing out Iowa's 5-cent deposit on aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastic containers under Iowa's Beverage Container Deposit Law.
For everyday recyclables — paper, cardboard, plastics, and metal cans — the City of Perry maintains three free drop-off container sites: at 908 Willis Ave (east of the Public Safety Building), the McCreary Community Building parking lot at 1800 Pattee St, and the south side of the Dewey Field parking lot in the 2700 block of Warford St. Glass is not accepted at these containers. The Metro Park West Landfill accepts mixed recyclables at no charge during landfill hours (Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM, first Saturday of the month 9 AM–noon). Appliances run $22 (residential) or $37 (commercial); CRT televisions cost $30–$40 depending on screen size; tires start at $10 each.
Dallas County residents with household hazardous waste — paint, used oil, antifreeze, pesticides, fluorescent bulbs, batteries — can bring it directly to the permanent HHW site at the Metro Park West address, 2499 337th St, Perry, IA 50220. No appointment is required for most HHW materials, though special wastes (asbestos, contaminated soil) need a call-ahead to 515-333-5618 and can only be dropped off Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8 AM–2 PM. If you're in neighboring Boone, Grimes, or Carroll, those cities have their own recycling infrastructure worth exploring before making the drive to Perry.
Iowa's deposit-return program covers most carbonated beverages and many other drinks sold in the state. If your recycling bin is filling up with empty cans and bottles that carry the Iowa deposit mark, Kans R Us is the dedicated spot in Perry to turn them back into cash — open weekdays 9 AM–5 PM and Saturdays 8 AM–noon. For any questions about Perry's municipal solid-waste collection, curbside recycling pickup schedules, or dumpster programs, contact City Hall at 515-465-2481. The Iowa recycling directory lists options statewide.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Perry
Where can I drop off paint, batteries, or other hazardous waste in Perry, Iowa?
The Metro Park West Landfill hosts a permanent household hazardous waste drop-off at 2499 337th St, Perry, IA 50220, open Monday through Friday, 8 AM–3 PM. Accepted items include latex and oil-based paint, motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides, herbicides, batteries (all chemistries), fluorescent bulbs, and many other HHW materials at no charge to residents.
Can I redeem aluminum cans and bottles for cash in Perry, IA?
Kans R Us at 2202 1st Ave, Perry accepts Iowa-deposit cans, glass bottles, and plastic bottles and pays 5 cents per container. Hours are Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM and Saturday 8 AM–noon. Only containers bearing the Iowa deposit mark qualify.
What is the fee to drop off an old TV at the Perry landfill?
The Metro Park West Landfill charges $30 for CRT televisions and monitors 39 inches and under, and $40 for screens 40 inches and larger. Call 515-333-5618 to confirm current rates for flat-panel screens before visiting.
Are there recycling drop-off sites within Perry city limits?
Yes. The City of Perry maintains three free container drop-off sites: east of the Public Safety Building at 908 Willis Ave, the McCreary Community Building main parking lot at 1800 Pattee St, and the south side of the Dewey Field parking lot (2700 block of Warford St). These accept newsprint, magazines, paperback books, plastics, metal cans, aluminum foil, and cardboard. Glass is not accepted at these containers.