Droppett Urbandale
Recycling Center in Urbandale, Iowa
About This Location
Droppett's Urbandale depot is a self-service drop-off for Iowa's 5-cent bottle-and-can deposit, located in the Urbandale High School parking lot near the Barton Field batting cages. You tag your bag, scan it at the depot door to unlock it, and leave your containers; Droppett processes them (usually within 48-72 hours) and credits the deposit to your account, paid out by ACH once your balance reaches $15. The depot is accessible 24/7. It handles deposit beverage containers only, not curbside or general recycling.
What Droppett Urbandale Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic
What they do not accept
This is a bottle-and-can redemption depot, not a general recycling drop-off. It does not take curbside recycling such as cardboard, mixed paper, scrap metal, or household trash. Non-deposit beverage containers can be placed in a Droppett bag but carry no redemption value.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to anyone with a free Droppett account and bag tags; you attach a personalized tag, scan it at the depot door to unlock it, and leave your bag. Payout is by ACH to your checking account once your balance reaches $15.
Programs & events
- Iowa bottle bill redemption — Redeems the 5-cent deposit on carbonated and alcoholic beverage containers covered by Iowa's bottle bill; deposits accrue to your account and are paid out by ACH.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recycling schedule for the Droppett depot in Urbandale?
There is no schedule to follow. The Urbandale depot is accessible 24/7, so you can drop a tagged bag any time. Droppett then processes it, usually within 48-72 hours, and credits your account.
What containers can I return at Droppett Urbandale?
Whole plastic, aluminum, and glass beverage containers that carried an Iowa 5-cent deposit, with a legible barcode. Iowa's bottle bill covers carbonated and alcoholic beverages. Bottles should be empty with caps on.
Can I drop off general recycling or cardboard here?
No. Droppett is a bottle-and-can redemption company, not a general recycling center. It only handles deposit beverage containers, not cardboard, paper, plastics, or household trash.
How do I get paid for my returns?
Deposits accrue automatically to your Droppett account once your bag is scanned and processed. When your balance reaches $15, you can request an ACH transfer to your checking account, which takes 24-48 hours on business days.
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