Washington County Recycling

Recycling Center in Washington, Iowa

📍 2170 Lexington Blvd, Washington, IA 52353
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📞 +1 319-653-6373 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Washington County Recycling Center at 2170 Lexington Blvd is a county-operated solid-waste and recycling facility that accepts everything from plastics and cardboard to appliances and tires — free of charge for rural Washington County residents.

What this location Accepts

✓ Plastics #1 through #7
✓ Aluminum cans and containers
✓ Tin/steel cans and containers
✓ Cardboard boxes
✓ Paper (magazines, newspapers)
✓ Batteries
✓ Light scrap metal
✓ Appliances (fee applies)
✓ TVs and computer monitors (fee applies)
✓ Fluorescent bulbs (fee applies)
✓ Used motor oil (fee applies)
✓ Electronics / e-waste (fee applies)
✓ Tires (fee applies)
✓ Household trash (rural county residents only, no charge)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Glass
✕ Roofing shingles
✕ Ashes
✕ Chemicals
✕ Yard waste
✕ Railroad ties
✕ Concrete, brick, rock, dirt
✕ Large metal objects (cars, farm machinery, livestock feeders, fencing)
✕ City of Washington household trash (city residents not eligible)

Fees

  • Basic recyclables (plastics, cans, cardboard, paper, batteries, light scrap) — Free for rural county residents
  • Appliances, TVs, computer monitors, fluorescent bulbs, used oil, electronics, tires — Fees apply — exact amounts not published online; call (319) 653-6373 for current rates

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use the Washington County Recycling Center at 2170 Lexington Blvd?

The facility is for rural Washington County residents. City of Washington residents are not eligible to drop off regular household trash here; they should use city-provided collection services. Proof of rural county residency may be requested by the attendant.

Does Washington County Recycling accept televisions and old computers?

Yes, TVs and computer monitors are accepted, but a fee applies. Exact fee amounts are not posted online — call the center at (319) 653-6373 before your visit to confirm current rates.

Does the Washington County Recycling Center accept glass?

No. Glass is explicitly listed as not accepted at this facility. For deposit bottle redemption (cans and glass bottles), rural residents can also use the <a href='/ia/washington/wcdc-redemption-center-ia-washington/'>WCDC Redemption Center at 702 E Washington St</a> for Iowa 5-cent deposits.

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Contact & Location

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Address
2170 Lexington Blvd, Washington, IA 52353
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City / State
Washington, Iowa

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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