Can Country
Recycling Center in Traer, Iowa
About This Location
Can Country is a full-service bottle-and-can redemption center in Traer, Iowa, located just east of the airport on 170th Street. It accepts all containers carrying Iowa's 5-cent deposit, with the only exceptions being Hy-Vee and the Aldi brand Summit.
What this location Accepts
What they do not accept
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Full-service redemption center; accepts all Iowa deposit containers except Hy-Vee and the Aldi brand Summit. A one-cent-per-container handling fee is paid by the distributor.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Can Country accept?
It accepts all beverage containers carrying Iowa's 5-cent deposit, with the only exceptions being Hy-Vee brand and the Aldi brand Summit.
When is Can Country open?
Its posted hours are Mondays and Saturdays from 10am to 5pm.
Does Iowa pay you for returning cans?
Yes. Iowa's bottle bill carries a 5-cent deposit per eligible container, which a redemption center like Can Country pays back to you.
Where do I take yard waste or mixed recycling in Traer?
Can Country handles deposit containers only. Traer's recycling center on First Street takes containers, mixed paper, glass, and cardboard; yard waste is handled separately by the city/county.
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