Recycling Centers in Urbandale, IA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Urbandale, Iowa. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Urbandale, 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 Urbandale: A Local Guide
Urbandale's three recycling facilities cover very different material streams. Electronic Asset Security at 4331 112th St is Iowa's only R2v3-certified ITAD and electronics recycler — it processes laptops, servers, networking gear, mobile devices, and storage media for businesses, and co-hosts periodic public Electronics Recycling Day events with the City of Urbandale. Droppett at 7111 NW Aurora Ave (Urbandale High School parking lot) is a 24/7 bag-and-drop kiosk for Iowa's 5-cent bottle-and-can deposit program. Tradebe Iowa at 2900 Justin Dr Suite D handles industrial and commercial hazardous waste streams — used oil, antifreeze, solvents, PCBs, batteries, and wastewater — Monday through Friday 8 AM–5 PM.
For general curbside recycling — cardboard, mixed paper, plastic containers, glass — Urbandale residents use the city's weekly curbside cart program. Metro Waste Authority also maintains drop-off sites around the city, including a 24/7 location at 9401 Hickman Road and another at 3600 75th St. Household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, cleaners) is handled through Metro Waste Authority seasonal collection events; check mwatoday.com for the current schedule.
For broader Des Moines metro options, Des Moines has the Metro Recycling Center at 1817 Euclid Ave (Tue–Fri 2–6 PM, Sat 7 AM–3 PM), and Iowa City, Ames, and Waterloo are covered in our Iowa recycling directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Urbandale
Where can I recycle old computers and electronics in Urbandale, Iowa?
Electronic Asset Security at 4331 112th St is the go-to option — it holds R2v3, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and accepts laptops, desktops, servers, networking gear, mobile devices, and storage media. The facility primarily serves businesses Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM; residents should check electronicassetsecurity.com for upcoming public Electronics Recycling Day events co-hosted with the City of Urbandale.
How does the Droppett bottle deposit return work in Urbandale?
Sign up for a free account at droppett.com to receive personalized bag tags. Fill standard bags with whole, barcoded Iowa-deposit cans and bottles (plastic, aluminum, or glass), attach your tag, and drop the bag at the depot in the Urbandale High School parking lot at 7111 NW Aurora Ave — it is open 24/7. Droppett processes the bags within 48–72 hours and credits $0.05 per container to your account, payable by ACH once you reach a $15 balance.
Can I drop off household hazardous waste in Urbandale?
Tradebe Iowa at 2900 Justin Dr is a licensed hazardous waste handler but primarily serves commercial and industrial customers, not households. Urbandale residents should use Metro Waste Authority's seasonal HHW collection program — see mwatoday.com for event dates. Items like paint, pesticides, cleaners, and fluorescent bulbs are covered.
What general recycling drop-offs are available in Urbandale?
Metro Waste Authority operates several 24/7 drop-off sites for paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, and metal containers in Urbandale, including locations at 9401 Hickman Rd and 3600 75th St. These are for clean, empty recyclables only — no food, no hazardous materials. For broader Des Moines metro options, see Des Moines recycling centers.